This list is revised constantly. For the most current version, go to
www.pittsburghusedbooks.com. See “permissions” on the contents page
for conditions for reprinting.
$3.00
This copy has been printed for your convenience. The $3.00 to defray the cost
of printing will go to the Friends of the Library used book sale fund, which is
used for projects benefiting the library.
2005 final edition
USED
BOOK
SALES
AND
STORES
in and around
Allegheny County
last revised on 12/31/05
This ad ran on an online site that lists used book sales across the country – www . BookSaleFinder . com.
I think he uses the books to make gifts that look like ceramic sculptures of an open book, with decoupaged pictures and poems on the open
pages. I have one with a poem about the joys of retirement. I’d love to know how he treats the pages to get them to hold together. Anyway,
here’s a good way to get rid of books you can’t sell:
Margie Spenser 412-521-4129
WANTED!!
Reader’s Digest Condensed Books
We will buy from 5 to 5,000 books
at 50 cents each
and WE PAY FOR SHIPPING!
We have a continual need for Reader’s Digest Condensed Books and we would love to establish WIN-WIN
relationships with people who have access to lots of these books, including non-profit groups, book scouts, book dealers and
anyone else who wants to earn some extra money.
We are not looking for special volumes, collectors volumes, etc. But we do need for the books to have the following
characteristics:




500+ pages (most are about 502-572 pages and have 4 or 5 stories)
Approx. 1-1/4” thick x 5-1/2” wide x 7-1/2” tall (these are the typical mail order RDC books)
We cannot use the taller 8” or 8-1/2” book, or the thin 2 story books.
We do not care if it has a dust jacket or if it contains writing inside.
Each book must have:
o GOOD SPINE (not cracked or split)
o NO LITTLE CHIPS OUT OF THE BINDING (usually happens to the top and bottom of old
books).
o NO DRY ROTTED BACKS (You should be able to open the book all the way without the cover
falling off.)
If you have some books like this, please call me, Aaron Bond, at 800-367-5163 or send me
e-mail at aaronbond@booksoflove.com or fax your information to 863-421-2310.
Once we hear from you:
o We will mail you a check for the books along with a pre-paid UPS Return Address label (we pay the freight!)
o When you get your check, put the label(s) on your box(es). If we are to send you UPS labels for shipping purposes,
we need you to give us the box count and how many books are in each box. The label weight must match the box it
goes on. Example: if you are sending two boxes, one is 30 books and one is 15 books, you will get a label for 42 lbs
marked for the 30-book box, and a label for 21 lbs marked for the 15-book box.
o If you already have UPS service coming by, just give them the packages with the label. It will not cost you anything.
o If you don’t have regular UPS service, I can provide a list of ground service UPS drop-off points in your location
when we make the transaction, or you can find one yourself at the UPS web site. (Note: do not check “UPS Drop
Boxes” under Self Service Locations – these are for air only.)
o If you can’t drop off the books nearby, you can call UPS for a pickup (800-PICK-UPS).
If you would rather use PayPal and the US Mail instead, please let me know – I am happy to discuss alternatives.
Please don’t hesitate to call with any questions.
We have an on-going need and there is no time limit.
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CONTENTS
Alphabetical Index of Library Sales Events, with dates
1
Stores and Ongoing Library Sales, by location
3
Library/Charity Bag Sales, by date
5
Branch Hours, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
6
2006 Calendar of sales
7
National Book Sale List information, etc.
8
Used Book Sales, detailed, by date
9
Libraries with Ongoing Sales, alphabetically
25
Used Book Stores
31
Supplementary Reading – clippings, and posters:
“Out of Book Space” and “Decorate With Books”
35
How to Donate Books
38
While we try hard to keep this list accurate, there’s no guarantee.
It may be wise to call ahead to verify that the sale is still scheduled, especially
if you have to travel very far.
Permissions: Any library or other non-profit may print copies of this document for the convenience of its patrons,
and charge up to $3.00 to defray the cost of printing. Bookstores and individuals may print copies to give away.
Please do not remove this note, references to the author and contact information, etc. If you select a substantial
segment of the list for use elsewhere (for example, to post on a bulletin board), please include a notice like "find more
information at www.pittsburghusedbooks.com".
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has recently stopped maintaining
its online list of library sales.
The list served its purpose wonderfully for years, doing much to encourage
the growth of library used book sales.
I am very grateful to the folks at the library, especially to Cathy Chaparro,
for all the help they have given me and my SaleList.
The Library is still graciously providing a link to
my Used Book Sales and Stores document, but any announcements of book
sales that you used to send to Cathy should now come directly to me:
Margie Spenser
412- 521-4129
margie@pittsburghusedbooks.com
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referred to on page 29:
There was a newspaper clipping about Oakmont's renovation on this
page; it has been removed because the PDF converter I use has a size
limit and it made the document too big. You can link to it as a separate
file on the Word and PDF pages.
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
of Library Sales Events
The date in the “1st day” column indicates where to find a detailed listing in the chronological section that begins on page 9.
If the current year appears in the “year” column, the sale has been confirmed for this year. If some of the data in that same entry are in
red, they are from last year and we are waiting for this year’s information. If the entry is all in black, it is complete and correct. If the days
in the “1st day” column are 00, we have been told only that this year’s sale will be in or around the indicated month; the detailed entry will
be placed at the beginning of that month’s listings until the actual dates are known.
LIBRARIES/CHARITABLE BOOK SALES
year 1st day
Allegheny Regional Library (CLP) Fall Book Sale
Andrew Bayne Memorial Library (Bellevue)
Andrew Carnegie Free Library
Beechwood Ave., Carnegie
Andrew’s Alcove
see The Library Shop
Andrew’s Attic
see Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls
Avalon Public Library Book and Bake Sale
Avalon Public Library Book and Bake Sale
Baldwin Borough Library Spring Book & Bake Sale
Baldwin Borough Library Fall Book & Bake Sale
Beechview Library (CLP) Annual Flower and Book Sale
Beechview Library (CLP) Fall Book Sale
Bethel Park Public Library
5100 West Library Avenue
Braddock Carnegie Library Book and Bake Sale
419 Library Street
Brentwood Library Book Sale
tentative date
Brentwood Library Book Sale
Brentwood Library Book Sale
Brentwood Library Book Sale
Bridgeville Public Library Used Bookstore’s Sale
523 Washington Ave
Brookline Library (CLP)
708-710 Brookline Blvd
Bryn Mawr Vassar Bookstore
31st
Butler Area Library
Annual Friends Book Sale
C.C. Mellor Memorial Library (Edgewood) Annual Book Sale
Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls “Andrew’s Attic”
1301 7th Ave
Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls “Andrew’s Attic”
1301 7th Ave
Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls “Andrew’s Attic”
1301 7th Ave
Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls “Andrew’s Attic”
1301 7th Ave
Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls “Andrew’s Attic”
1301 7th Ave
Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport (3 branches)
Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale Book Sale
Carnegie Library of Homestead Book Sale
Carrick Library (CLP) Spring Book Sale
Carrick Library (CLP) Fall Book Sale
Castle Shannon Community Library Annual Book Sale
Clairton Public Library
616 Miller Avenue
Comic and Collectibles Show
Community Library of Allegheny Valley Book Sale
(combines both branches)
Community Library of Allegheny Valley – Harrison
1522 Broadvue, NatronaHts.
Community Library of Allegheny Valley – Tarentum
400 Lock St.
Coraopolis Memorial Library
Crafton Public Library Spring Book Sale
Crafton Public Library Fall Book Sale
Depreciation Lands Museum Book Sale
Dormont Public Library: Dewey's Discards Book Sale
Downtown & Business (CLP)
612 Smithfield, Downtown
East Liberty Library (CLP)
4920 Ralph Munn Mall
FOR Sto-Rox Library
500 Chartiers Ave
Goodwill Food For Thought Book and Bake Sale
Goodwill Children’s Book Sale
Goodwill USX Autumn Book Sale
Greentree Public Library Book Sale
Hampton Community Library Friends Book Sale
Hazelwood Library (CLP)
4601 Second Ave
Hill District Library (CLP) Annual Flea Market and Book Sale
Homewood Library (CLP)
7101 Hamilton Ave.
2/12/2016
1 1
2005
2005
Ongoing?
last day
yes
07/14
07/16
no sale in 2005
Sat 10 to 1
$5
suspended due to construction
05/17
11/08
05/21
11/12
05/21
11/05
Tues ??-4
Tues ??-4
Sat 10 to 5
Sat 10 to 5
during the following week(s)
perhaps a day later
yes
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
05/17
11/08
05/17
11/08
05/21
11/05
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
03/11
04/23
05/28
06/25
04/01
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Bag Sale (or comments)
$3
$3
$2
$2
$2
discontinued big sales
not held
04/23
05/28
06/25
04/02
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
04/21
03/12
03/03
04/07
05/05
06/02
07/07
??
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
04/23
03/13
03/05
04/09
05/07
06/04
07/09
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
04/15
04/07
05/20
09/23
09/14
yes
yes
yes
04/16
04/09
05/26
09/29
09/18
entire sale is a bag sale
$3
OUT OF BUSINESS 10/29/05
Sat 10 to 4
$5
Sun 9 to 2
$5
bookstore open 3 days a month
bookstore open 3 days a month
bookstore open 3 days a month
bookstore open 3 days a month
bookstore open 3 days a month
no book sales
Sat noon to 2
$1
Sat 9 to 4
$1
Sun 11 to 2
$3
yes
2005
2003
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
10/09
08/14
06/04
04/29
10/29
09/10
05/19
yes
yes
yes
10/09
08/16
for-profit but of interest anyway!!
no sale in 2005
06/04
04/30
10/30
09/10
05/22
"maybe" a bag sale at the end
the following week – if any
following week whenever lib. is open
Sat
3 to 4
$5
Sun
10 to 5
$2
will begin ongoing later this year
many more books now
yes
yes
yes
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
01/15
04/09
09/26
09/16
05/12
yes
yes
yes
yes
01/15
04/09
09/29
09/19
05/15
Thu 2 to 6
Sun 12-4/Mon 10-6
Sun noon to 4
not at all in 2005
$6
$4/$3
$4
Jefferson Hills Public Library Friends Used Book and Costume Jewelry Sale
Knoxville Library (CLP)
400 Brownsville Rd
Lauri Ann West Memorial Library
1220 Powers Run Rd
Lawrenceville Library (CLP)
Fisk St, Lawrenceville
Library Center (CLP)
replaced by Downtown & Business (CLP)
Library Shop at Oakland (Main) Library (CLP)
4400 Forbes Avenue
Monessen Public Library and District Center
326 Donner Ave, Monessen
Monroeville Public Library Friends Used Book Store
Moon Township Public Library Friends Annual Book/Bake/Garage Sale
Mt. Lebanon Public Library MiniSale
Mysteries, Thrillers, and A/V Materials
Mt. Lebanon Public Library MiniSale Gen. Fiction &Inspirational/Religious Books
Mt. Lebanon Public Library MiniSale
Children’s Books, games, videos, puzzles
Mt. Lebanon Public Library MiniSale Romances, Cookbooks, and A/V Materials
Mt. Lebanon Public Library Used Book Sale
Mt. Washington Library (CLP) Friends Book/Bake Sale
North Hills Youth Ministry Counseling Ctr Annual Used Book Sale
North Versailles Library
1401 Greensburg Ave
Northern Tier Regional Library Book Sale
Northland Public Library Spring Book Sale
Northland Public Library Fall Book Sale
Oakland Library (CLP)
see The Library Shop
Oakmont Library & the Chamber of Commerce Street Sale
Oakmont Public Library
700 Allegheny River Blvd.
Penn Hills Public Library Friends Book & Bake Sale
Penn Hills Public Library Annual Book Sale
Peoples Library participates in “expo” in Lower Burrell
Peoples Library Annual Book Sale (New Kensington, PA)
Peters Township Library Used Book Sale
Pleasant Hills Library Friends Annual Book Sale
Plum Community Library
Unity Center Road
Scott Township Public Library Friends Used Book Sale
Sewickley Academy Used Book and Clothing Sale
Sewickley Public Library Book Sales
(plan 4 per year)
#1:
Sewickley Public Library Book Sales
(plan 4 per year)
#2:
Sewickley Public Library Book Sales
(plan 4 per year)
#3:
Sewickley Public Library Book Sales
(plan 4 per year)
#4:
Shaler North Hills Library Spring Book Sale
Shaler North Hills Library Fall Book Sale
Sheraden Library (CLP)
720 Sherwood Ave
South Fayette Township Library
515 Millers Run Road, Morgan
South Park Township Library Spring Book Sale
South Park Township Library Friends Fall Book Sale
South Side Library (CLP)
E. Carson & 22nd
Springdale Free Public Library Used Book Sale
Squirrel Hill Library (CLP) Summer Sale
Squirrel Hill Library (CLP) Annual Friends Used Book Sale
Trafford Community Public Library
Upper St. Clair Township Library Audio/Visual Sale
last 2 weeks in April
Upper St. Clair Township Library Annual Sale
Upper St. Clair Township Library Audio/Visual Sale
first 2 weeks in November
West End Library (CLP)
Wabash & Neptune
Western Allegheny Community Library Friends Spring Book Sale
Western Allegheny Community Library Booksale
Whitehall Borough Library Annual Book Sale
100 Borough Park Drive
Wilkinsburg Public Library Annual Booksale & Flea Market
Woods Run Library (CLP)
1201 Woods Run Ave
2/12/2016
2 2
2005
03/31
04/03
Sun 11 to 3
$3
yes
yes
yes
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
04/11
11/04
09/15
03/15
04/18
05/09
05/18
10/14
04/30
06/06
yes
yes
yes
yes
04/16
11/06
09/24
03/15
04/18
05/09
05/18
10/22
04/30
06/11
Sun 2 to 4
Sat 8 to 2
$5/8
$5
Sat 9 to 2
$5
Sat 9 to 9
$7/6
yes
2005
2005
2005
04/06
04/15
10/21
2003
07/26
yes
yes
yes
04/10
04/17
10/23
yes
2005
2005
2004
2005
2005
2005
05/20
09/30
03/19
07/13
05/13
04/01
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
09/28
09/29
02/12
05/06
09/09
11/00
05/14
10/29
2005
2005
04/15
10/14
2004
2005
2005
07/30
07/14
10/29
2005
2005
2005
04/17
05/04
11/06
2005
2005
05/09
11/07
2005
06/03
05/23
11/03
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
07/16
05/15
04/04
10/02
10/03
02/14
05/08
09/11
Sun 1 to 3
Sun noon to 5
Sun noon to 5
$4
$5
$5
not in 2005; reopened in new part
but are still renovating old library
Mon 9 to 8
$3
Mon 9 to 8
$4
not participating this year
Sat 9 to noon
$2
Sun
1 to 5
$2
Mon 10 to noon
$3
05/16
10/29
Sun 10 to5
$2 or 3??
Mon noon-6
$10
Sun 1-6
$5
Sun 3-5
$3
Sun 1-5
$5
doubtful; call in "late October"
maybe
Sat maybe, at end
04/16
10/15
Sat
Sat
08/03?
07/16
10/30
no sale in 2005
during the Squirrel Hill Happening
Sun 3 to 5, hardbacks only
$1
no books for sale
10 to 3
10 to 3
$2
$4
04/30
05/10
11/19
Mon 10-8:30/Tues 10-1
05/14
11/12
bag sale every day
Sat noon to 2
06/11
Sat until 5
$2/$3
no sales; renovations pending
$3/$2
$5
$3
Stores and Ongoing Library Sales
by location
PB EX = a paperback exchange: credit is given for paperbacks accepted and may be used as payment or part payment for books purchased.
Library or Store
General Direction
Oakmont Public Library
Allegheny River Blvd
Sacred Heart of Jesus Store
Downtown & Business (CLP)
Bradley’s Books
Eide’s Entertainment
Crown Antiques & Collectibles
East Liberty Library (CLP)
Hazelwood Library (CLP)
Hill District Library (CLP)
Homewood Library (CLP)
Lawrenceville Library (CLP)
Allegheny Regional Library (CLP)
Woods Run Library (CLP)
Caliban Book Shop
Library Shop at Oakland (Main) CLP
Townsend Booksellers
South Side Library (CLP)
City Books
Eljay’s Used Books
Squirrel Hill Library (CLP)
city – Bloomfield
city – Downtown
city – Downtown
city – Downtown
city – Downtown (Civic Arena)
city – East Liberty
city – Hazelwood
city -- Hill District
city – Homewood
city -- Lawrenceville
city – North Side
city – North Side
city -- Oakland
city – Oakland
city – Oakland
city – South Side
city – South Side
city – South Side
city -- Squirrel Hill
Sheraden Library (CLP)
West End Library (CLP)
Store?
Who
Benefits?
HOURS
library
M-Th 10-8; F, S 10-4; Su 1-4
owner
library
owner
owner
owner
library
library
library
library
library
library
library
owner
library
owner
library
owner
owner
library
M-F 10:30-5; S 10:30-3:30
M-Th 8:30-6, F 8:30-5
M-F 9-6, S 10-5
M-Th 9:30-7;F 9:30-9; S 9-6:30; Su 10-5:30
M-Th 11-6; Su 12-5
M–W 11-7; Th–S 10-5
M, T 10-5; Th 10-7; S 11-5
M, Th 11-7; T, W, S 10-5
M, W 11-7; T, Th, S 10-5
M, W 11-7; T, Th, S 10-5
M–W 11-7; Th–S 10-5
M,W 10-6; T,Th 11-7; S 11-5
M-S 11-5:30; Su 1:30-5:30
M-Th 10-8; F, S 10-5:30; Su 1-5
M-S 10-6
M 12-7; T, W 10-5; Th 12-7; F, S 12-3
M-S 11-7 or later (call); Su 1-5
M-Th 11-8; F,S 11-10; Su noon-5
M-Th 11-7:30; F,S 10-5
Ft Pitt Bridge
Ft Pitt Bridge
library
library
T, Th 11-7; W 10-5; F, S 10-4
T, Th 10-7; W, S 10-4
Comm. Lib. of Alleg. Valley – Harrison
Comm. Lib. of Alleg. Valley – Tarentum
Lauri Ann West Memorial Library
Shaler North Hills Library
Springdale Free Public Library
Jen’s Used Book Den
Reads, Ink Bookshop
Hampton Community Library
Butler Area Library
Highland Park Bridge – 28N
Highland Park Bridge – 28N
Highland Park Bridge – 28N
Highland Park Bridge – 28N
Highland Park Bridge – 28N
Highland Park Bridge – 28N
Highland Park Bridge – 28N
Highland Park Bridge – 8 N
Highland Park Bridge – 8 N
library
library
library
library
library
owner
owner
library
library
M-Th noon-9; S 9-4
M 11-8; T, W 9-6; F 9-4
M, W, F 10-8; T, Th 10-5; S 9-4
M-Th 9-9; F 9-6; S 10-5
M, W, Th noon-8; T, F 10-5; S 9-4
by appointment and (e)mail
W-S 12-6 and by appointment
T-W 11-8; F 11-5; S 9-3
M-Th 9-9; F, S 9-5
Beechview Library (CLP)
Bethel Park Public Library
Brookline Library (CLP)
Mt. Washington Library (CLP)
Bargain Books
Carrick Library (CLP)
Clairton Public Library
Knoxville Library (CLP)
Monessen Public Library & District Center
Pleasant Hills Library
Whitehall Borough Library
Upper St. Clair Township Library
Half Price Books at S Hills Village Square
Liberty Bridge
Liberty Bridge
Liberty Bridge
Liberty Bridge
Liberty Bridge
Liberty Bridge – 51 S
Liberty Bridge – 51 S
Liberty Bridge – 51 S
Liberty Bridge – 51 S
Liberty Bridge – 51 S
Liberty Bridge – 51 S
Liberty Bridge – Rte 19
Liberty Bridge – Rte 19
yes
library
library
library
library
owner
library
library
library
library
library
library
library
owner
M 11-7:30; T, W 10-5; Th 11-7:30; S 10-4
M-Th 9-9; F, S 9-5; Su 1-5 (school year)
M,W 11-7:30; T,Th 11-6; F,S 10-5
T, W 11-7; Th, F 10-6; S noon-4
M-S 10-5
T 11-7; W 10-5; Th 11-7; F, S 10-4
M 9-6;T-Th 9-5; F 9-3;S 9-4
M, W 10-7; T, Th 10-5; S 12-4
M-W 10-8, Th–S 10-5
M-Th 10-8:30; F, S 10-4 Su 1-4 (school)
M, W 1-9; T, Th 9-9; F 1-5; S 9-5; Su 1-4
M-Th 9:30-9; F, S 9:30-5
M-S 10-10; Su 10-8
Avalon Public Library
FOR Sto-Rox Library
Sewickley Public Library
By the Book
Gibson's Book Collection
Ohio River Blvd
Ohio River Blvd
Ohio River Blvd
Ohio River Blvd
Ohio River Blvd
yes
yes
library
library
library
owner
owner
M 10-6:30; T,Th 12-8:30; W,F 12-5; S 9-4
M-Th 11-8; S 9-4
M-Th 9:30-9; F, S 9:30-5; Su 1-5
M, T, Th 10-4; S 11-3
T 6-9; Th 1-5; Sat 10-2 and by appointment
C.C. Mellor Memorial Library, Edgewood
Carnegie Library of Homestead
Parkway East
Parkway East
library
library
M-Th 10-8; F 10-5; S 10-3; Su 12-3 (school year)
M-F 10-7; S, Su 9-5
2/12/2016
(Rte 65)
(Rte 65)
(Rte 65)
(Rte 65)
(Rte 65)
3 3
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
PB EX
yes
PB EX
Monroeville Public Library
North Versailles Library
Plum Community Library
Wilkinsburg Public Library
Village Book Store
Twice Sold Tales
Drummer Boy Books
Margaret Sell’s Used Books
Patty Weir’s Paperbacks
Parkway East
Parkway East
Parkway East
Parkway East
Parkway East
Parkway East ???
Parkway East – Rte 30
Parkway East – Rte 30
Parkway East – Rte 30
Peters Township Library
Duncan Comic Books
Half Price Books on McKnight Road
Northland Public Library
Parkway North -- 19 N
Parkway North – 19 N
PB EX
Parkway North -- McKnight
yes
Parkway North – McKnight Rd
library
owner
owner
library
M-Th 9-9; F 9-5; S 9-4; Su 1-5
M, Th, S 1-9; W 1-11; F 1-9; Su 1-5; T ?
M-Th 9-10; F,S 9-11; Su 1--8
M-F 9-9; S,Su 9-5
Andrew Carnegie Free Library
Carnegie Library of Beaver Falls
Western Allegheny Community Library
Half Price Books at The Pointe
Bridgeville Public Library
Coraopolis Memorial Library
South Fayette Township Library
Parkway West
Parkway West
Parkway West
Parkway West
Parkway West -- I79 South
Parkway West -- I79 South
Parkway West -- I79 South
library
library
library
owner
library
library
library
T,W,Th 10-8; F 10-5; S 9-5(in July,Aug, 9-2)
Th-S 9:30-4 (first weekend in month, only)
M-Th 10-8; F, S 10-4
M-Th 10-10; F, S 10-11; Su 10-8
M,T,Th,F 10-2; S 10-12
M-Th 10-8; F, S 10-5
M-Th 10-8; S 9-4
Book Case, The
Turnpike
2/12/2016
library
library
library
library
yes owner
PB EX owner
yes owner
yes owner
PB EX owner
yes
M-Th 10-9; F 10-5; S 10-4; Su 2-5 (school)
M,W 10-6; T,Th 10-8; F 10-5; S 9-4
M-Th 10-8; F, S 10-5
M, W 9-8; T, Th 9-6; F, S 9-5
T-S 11-7
M 11-7; T-S 11- 4
(call to be sure each time)
T-S 10-5
M-W,F 10-6; S 12-5
PB EX owner T 11-7; W-S 11-5
4 4
Library/Charity Bag Sales
The organization supplies a standard sized bag. You fill the bag and pay the amount shown.
1st Day Bag Sale Details
02/12
Sun 1 to 6
$5
C.C. Mellor Memorial Library (Edgewood) Annual Book Sale
03/12
Sun
$5
04/01
04/02
04/03
04/04
04/09
04/10
04/16
04/16
04/17
04/23
Bridgeville Public Library Used Bookstore’s Sale
Bridgeville Public Library Used Bookstore’s Sale
Jefferson Hills Public Library Friends Used Book and Bake Sale
Pleasant Hills Library Friends Annual Book Sale
Carnegie Library of Homestead Friends Annual Book Sale
Northern Tier Regional Library Book Sale
Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale Book Sale
South Park Township Library Spring Book Sale
Northland Public Library Spring Book Sale
Butler Area Library 31st Annual Friends Book Sale
04/01
04/01
03/31
04/01
04/07
04/06
04/15
04/15
04/15
04/21
Fri 10 to 2
Sat 10 to noon
Sun 11 to 3
Mon 10 to noon
Sat 10 to 4
Sun 1 to 3
Sat noon to 2
Sat 10 to 3
Sun noon to 5
Sat 10 to 4
$3
$3
$3
$3
$3
$4
$1
$3
$5
$5
05/08
05/09
05/09
05/10
05/10
05/11
05/12
05/13
05/14
05/15
05/15
05/16
05/17
05/21
05/22
05/23+
05/23
Sewickley Public Library Book Sale #2
Upper St. Clair Township Library
Western Allegheny Community Library Friends Spring Book Sale
Upper St. Clair Township Library
Western Allegheny Community Library Friends Spring Book Sale
Western Allegheny Community Library Friends Spring Book Sale
Western Allegheny Community Library Friends Spring Book Sale
Western Allegheny Community Library Friends Spring Book Sale
Western Allegheny Community Library Friends Spring Book Sale
Peters Township Library Used Book Sale
Hampton Community Library Friends Book Sale
Shaler North Hills Library Fall Book Sale
Avalon Public Library Book and Bake Sale
Baldwin Borough Library Book Sale
Dormont Public Library: Dewey's Discards Book Sale
Beechview Library (CLP) Annual Flower and Book Sale
Penn Hills Public Library Friends Spring Book & Bake Sale
05/06
05/04
05/09
05/04
05/09
05/09
05/09
05/09
05/09
05/13
05/12
05/14
05/17
05/17
05/19
05/21
05/20
Sun 3 to 5
Mon 10 to 8:30
Mon 10 to 8
Tues 10 to 1
Tues 10 to 8
Wed 10 to 8
Thu 10 to 8
Fri
10 to 4
Sat
9 to noon or 1
Sun 1 to 5
Sun noon to 4
maybe, at end
Tues ?? to 4
Sat 10 to 5
Sun 10 to 5
for the week(s) after
Mon 9 to 8
$3
$3
$5
$2
$5
$5
$5
$5
$5
$2
$4
06/04
06/11
06/11
Coraopolis Memorial Library
North Hills Youth Ministry Counseling Ctr Annual Used Book Sale
Wilkinsburg Public Library Annual Booksale & Flea Market
06/04
06/06
06/03
"maybe" a bag sale at the end
Sat
10 to 9
$7/6
Sat
10 to 5
$2/$3
07/16
07/16
Peoples Library Annual Book Sale (New Kensington, PA)
Andrew Bayne Memorial Library Used Book Sale
07/13
07/14
Sat
Sat
09/10
09/11
09/18
09/18
09/19
09/24
09/29
Depreciation Lands Museum Book Sale
Sewickley Public Library Book Sale #3
Castle Shannon Community Library Annual Book Sale
Greentree Public Library Book Sale
Greentree Public Library Book Sale
Moon Township Public Library Friends Used Book Sale
Goodwill Fall USX Book Sale
09/10
09/09
09/14
09/16
09/16
09/15
09/26
Sat 3 to 4
$5
Sun 1 to 5
$5
Sun 11 to 2
$3
Sun 12 to 4
$4
Mon 10 to 6:30
$3
Sat 8 to 2
$5
Thu 2 to 6
$6 ($3 last hour)
10/02
10/03
10/03
10/15
10/22
10/23
10/29
10/30
10/31+
Scott Township Public Library Friends Used Book Sale
Sewickley Academy Used Book and Clothing Sale
Penn Hills Public Library Annual Book Sale
South Park Township Library Friends Fall Book Sale
Mt. Lebanon Public Library Used Book Sale
Northland Public Library Fall Book Sale
Shaler North Hills Library Fall Book Sale
Squirrel Hill Library (CLP) Annual Friends Used Book Sale
Crafton Public Library Annual Book Sale
09/28
09/30
09/30
10/14
10/14
10/21
10/29
10/29
11/14
Sun 10 to 5
$2 or 3??
Mon noon to 6
$10
Mon 10 to 8
$3
Sat 10 to 3
$4
Sat
9 to 2
$5
Sun noon to 5
$5
maybe, at the end
Sun 1 to 5
$1
10/31 to 11/06 whenever open
11/06
11/08
11/12
11/12
Monroeville Public Library
Avalon Public Library Book and Bake Sale
Western Allegheny Community Library Booksale
Baldwin Borough Library Book Sale
11/04
11/08
11/07
11/08
Sun 2 to 4
Tues ?? to 4
Sat noon to 2
Sat 10 to 5
Date
02/14
Organization or Library
Sewickley Public Library Book Sale
03/13
2/12/2016
#1
5 5
9 to 2
9 to noon
10 to 1
$3
$2
$2
$2
$3
$2
$5
$5/8
$3
$3
$2
BRANCH HOURS
CARNEGIE LIBRARY OF PITTSBURGH
AS OF 2/11/05
You can use this chart to find an open library.
Note that there are no “standard” CLP hours any more.
Hours may change again. For the official updated hours, access
http://www.carnegielibrary.org/about/hours.html
BRANCH
PHONE
Allegheny Regional
5 Allegheny Sq, 15212
412 to 237-1890
CHILDREN'S
412-237-1892
412-563-2900
Beechview
1910 Broadway Ave, 15216
Sun
Closed
Mon
11-7
Tues
11-7
Wed
11-7
Thu
10-5
Fri
10-5
Sat
10-5
Closed
11-7:30
10-5
10-5
11-7:30
Closed
10-4
Brookline
708-710 Brookline Blvd, 15226
Carrick
1811 Brownsville Rd., 15210
Downtown & Business
612 Smithfield St, 15222
East Liberty
130 S Whitfield St, 15206
412-561-1003
Closed
11-7:30
11-6
11-7:30
11-6
10-5
10-5
412-882-3897
Closed
Closed
11-7
10-5
11-7
10-4
10-4
412-281-5945
Closed
8:30-6
8:30-6
8:30-6
8:30-6
8:30-5
Closed
412-363-8232
Closed
11-7
11-7
11-7
10-5
10-5
10-5
Hazelwood
4601 Second Avenue, 15207
412-421-2517
Closed
10-5
10-5
Closed
10-7
Closed
11-5
Hill District
419 Dinwiddie St, 15219
412-281-3753
Closed
11-7
10-5
10-5
11-7
Closed
10-5
Homewood
7101 Hamilton Ave, 15208
Knoxville
400 Brownsville Rd, 15210
412-731-3080
Closed
11-7
10-5
11-7
10-5
Closed
10-5
412-381-6543
Closed
10-7
10-5
10-7
10-5
Closed
12-4
Lawrenceville
279 Fisk St, 15201
412-682-3668
Closed
11-7
10-5
11-7
10-5
Closed
10-5
412-687-2440
Closed
9-5
9-5
9-5
9-5
9-5
Closed
412-622-3114
CHILDREN'S
412-622-3122
412-622-6270
1-5
10-8
10-8
10-8
10-8
10-5:30 10-5:30
Closed
Closed
12-7
11-5
12-7
12-5
12-5
Mount Washington
315 Grandview Avenue, 15211
Oakland
(see Main)
412-381-3380
Closed
Closed
11-7
11-7
10-6
10-6
12-4
Sheraden
720 Sherwood Avenue, 15204
South Side
East Carson and 22nd Sts, 15203
Squirrel Hill
5801 Forbes Ave, 15217
412-331-1135
Closed
Closed
10-7
10-5
10-7
10-4
10-4
412-431-0505
Closed
12-7
10-5
10-5
12-7
10-3
10-3
412-422-9650
CHILDREN'S
412-422-9841
412-921-1717
1-5
10-7
10-7
10-7
10-5
10-5
10-5
Closed
Closed
10-7
10-4
10-7
Closed
10-4
412-761-3730
Closed
10-6
11-7
10-6
11-7
Closed
11-5
The Library Center
(now Downtown & Business)
Library for the Blind and Physically Impaired
The Leonard C. Staisey Building
4724 Baum Boulevard, 15213
Main (Oakland)
4400 Forbes Ave, 15213
MLKing Reading Center
Herron at Milwaukee, 15219
West End
Wabash and Neptune Sts, 15220
Woods Run
1201 Woods Run Avenue, 15212
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BOOK SALES IN 2006
Only sales that have been definitely confirmed for 2006 are entered here.
Note the complex color scheme indicating sales and combinations of sales.
suggestions to improve the coding scheme are invited
one sale ▌ sale on holiday
multiple sales
holiday
mult. bag sales ▌bag sale added
one bag sale
January 2006
New Year's
M.L.King
Sun
1
8
15
22
29
Mon
2
9
16
23
30
Tue
3
10
17
24
31
Sun
Mon
Tue
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
Wed
4
11
18
25
Thu
5
12
19
26
February 2006
Fri
6
13
20
27
Sat
7
14
21
28
Sun
Mon
Tue
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
Fri
3
10
17
24
31
Sat
4
11
18
25
Sun
Mon
Tue
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17▌
24
Fri
5
12
19
26
Sat
6
13
20
27
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
March 2006
Wed
1
8
15
22
29
Thu
2
9
16
23
30
Mother's Day
Primary Tues
Memorial
Day
7
14
21
28
Mon Tue Wed
1
2
3
8
9
10
15 ▌16▌ 17
22
23
24
29
30
31
Thu
4
11
18
25
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
Rosh
Hashanah
3
10
17
24▌
Sun
Mon
7
14
21
28
Sat
1
8
15▌
22
29
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
Fri
1
8
15
22▌
29
Sat
2
9
16
23▌
30
Sun Mon
1
2▌
8
9
15
16
22
23
29▌ 30
Election Day
Vet's Day
Thanksgiving
Mon
Tue
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
▌7▌
14
21
28
Wed
1
8
15
22
29
Thu
2
9
16
23
30
Sat
4
11
18
25
Thu
Fri
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
Sat
1
8
15
22
29
Pres. Day
Wed
4
11▌
18▌
25
5
12▌
19
26
Passover
Easter
Thu
1
8
15
22
29
Fri
2
9
16
23
30
Sat
3
10
17
24
Fri
4
11
18
25
Sat
5
12
19
26
Thu
5
12
19
26
Fri
6
13
20
27
Sat
7
14
21
28
Fri
Sat
1
2
8
9
15
16 ▌
22 ▌ 23 ▌
29
30
Flag Day
Father's
Day
Fri
3
10
17
24
Sat
4
11
18
25
Tue
1
8
15
22
29
Wed
2
9
16
23
30
Thu
3
10
17
24
31
October 2006
November 2006
Sun
Fri
3
10
17
24
August 2006
September 2006
Labor Day
Thu
2
9
16
23
June 2006
July 2006
Independence
Day
Wed
1
8
15
22
Lincoln,
12th
Wash.,
22nd
April 2006
May 2006
Sun
▌Jewish holiday
Tue
3
10
17
24
31
Wed
4
11
18
25
Yom
Kippur
Columbus
Day
Halloween
December 2006
Sun
3
10
17 ▌
24
31
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
Hanukkah
Christmas
Last year's final Calendar may be viewed as a Word or PDF document on www.pittsburghusedbooks.com
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you can use it to find book sales in places you plan to visit,
and you can subscribe to its free service
which sends e-mails to notify you of sales coming up in your area.
Check it out:
http://www.BookSaleFinder.com/
BOOK SALE FINDER - Your Online Guide to Used Book Sales
PO Box 452, Hudson, MA 01749
Tel: 978-562-3400 Fax: 978-562-1233
e-mail: salemail@BookSaleFinder.com
For the serious used book collector, the State Library of Pennsylvania has a list of Pennsylvania Antiquarian and Specialist Book
Dealers, Restorers, and Binders at http://www.statelibrary.state.pa.us/libraries/cwp/view.asp?a=13&Q=48065. For the serious book
lover, the Center for the Book at the Library of Congress has a list of Book Fairs/Literary Festivals. Check out the whole Library of
Congress home site at http://www.loc.gov/.
HELP WANTED
There are several pages in this document that were left blank on purpose,
so that the other side of the sheet can be used as a poster
or so that a particular section will begin on the front of a sheet.
I hate to waste anything, so I’ve started putting odd bits of info on those filler pages.
Do you have any suggestions of book- or library-related
material that might be printed on those blank pages
for the amusement or edification of us all?
Quotations, cartoons, lists of banned books, editorials...whatever....
these entries would not fit at the end of the “Ongoing Book Sales” section on page 30:
Other Libraries Researched
Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport
Carnegie Library of McKeesport 1507 Library Avenue., McKeesport 15132-4796
White Oak Branch
McAllister Lodge Heritage Hill Park White Oak 15131
Elizabeth Forward Branch
Central Elementary School, 401 Rock Run Road, Elizabeth 15037
do not sell used books
Trafford Community Public Library
433 Cavitt Ave, Trafford 15085
as of 2/9/2005, “we do not have a shelf just for used books”
open Mon-Wed 10 to 3 and 6:30 to 8; Thu 10 to 4:30
From Pgh: Parkway East to Monroeville -- turn right onto Mosside Blvd. Pass a “whole bunch”
of hotels; at a 4-way intersection turn left, cross a bridge, go about a block and turn right -- they
are on the right. There is a metered parking lot past the library, on the left.
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412-672-0625
412-678-2002
412-896-2371
412-372-5115
Used Book Sales
Most public libraries have used book sales, either periodically or on an ongoing basis. They are usually run by a “Friends of the Library”
group and survive on donations and volunteers. It may be wise to call the organization to verify date, time, and location, especially in those
cases where an approximate or last year's date is given. The annual book sales are usually large events.
January
Bryn Mawr-Vassar Book Store Inc
OUT OF BUSINESS AS OF 10/29/05
Goodwill Food for Thought Book and Bake Sale (2005)
Sat
Jan 15
9 am to 3 pm
2600 E. Carson Street, Pittsburgh 15203
www.goodwillpitt.org
412-390-2396
From Pgh: out Forbes Avenue to the Birmingham Bridge; cross the bridge and turn left. Go 4 blocks. Enter the Goodwill
headquarters building via the side entrance on 26 th Street. The sale is in the Cafeteria on the 3rd floor.
February
see Ongoing Book Sale listing if no prices are noted here
Sewickley Public Library Book Sale #1 (2005)
librarian says prices may not be the same as those for their ongoing sale because the Friends of the Library group
runs the four major sales throughout the year, but not the ongoing sale.
Fri
Feb 12
9 am to 5 pm
Sat
Feb 13
9 am to 5 pm
Sun Feb 14
1 pm to 6 pm
Bag Sale $5
500 Thorn Street, Sewickley, PA 15143
412-741-6920
From Pgh: Take Ohio River Blvd (Route 65 North) from the North Side. When you enter Sewickley, watch on the right
for a small street that peels off and runs parallel to Route 65 for about a block. Follow it, turn right onto Broad Street,
then turn right onto Thorn. There is a parking lot behind the library as well as parking on the street in front.
March
see Ongoing Book Sale listing if no prices are noted here
Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls “Andrew’s Attic” Bookstore
Thu
Fri
Sat
Mar 3
Mar 4
Mar 5
see Ongoing Book Sales, page 26
9:30 am to 4 pm
9:30 am to 4 pm
9:30 am to 4 pm
C.C. Mellor Memorial Library (Edgewood) Annual Book Sale (2005)
paper $1, hardbacks $2, kids’ books 50¢, tapes $2 discounts for volume
Sat
Mar 12
9 am to 4 pm
Sun Mar 13
9 am to 2 pm
Bag Sale $5
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood 15218
412-731-0909
From Pgh: Parkway East to Edgewood/Swissvale exit. Follow the sign to Edgewood on the left. Then follow the big
Greendale Ave. sign. At the bottom of the hill another street comes in from the right; keep going on that street to the
corner and turn right at the green library sign. Go up another block to the next green library sign at the underpass -turn right onto Pennwood; look for a large white stucco building with a red tile roof.
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Mt. Lebanon Public Library MiniSale (2005)
Mysteries, Thrillers, and A/V Materials
paper 50¢ hardbacks $1.50, kids’ hardbacks $1, videos and CD’s $2, cassettes and LP’s $1, DVD’s $5, books on tape $4/on CD $5
Tues Mar 15
9 am to 8:30 pm
16 Castle Shannon Blvd., Mt.Lebanon, PA 15228
412-531-1912
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel -- straight up West Liberty Ave thru Dormont. West Liberty becomes Washington Rd -- WASHINGTON
SCHOOL on the left. Next light, (you’ll see a “Library” sign) go left onto Castle Shannon Blvd. Library is on the right.
Jefferson Hills Public Library Friends Used Book and Costume Jewelry Sale (2005)
almost everything (jewelry, books, A/V materials) 75¢ or 3/$2. A few things are specially priced, and little kids’ books are 3/$1.
Thu Mar 31
7 pm to 9 pm
preview party: $5 ahead/ $6 at the door. Hors d’oeuvres and door prizes.
Fri
Apr 1
10 am to 6 pm
Sat
Apr 2
10 am to 4 pm
Sun Apr 3
11 am to 3 pm
Bag Sale $3
925 Old Clairton Road, Clairton, PA 15025;
412- 655-7741
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel -- 51 South 6 miles to Pleasant Hills cloverleaf -- right onto Old Clairton Rd. Keep going and going:
Pass JEFFERSON HIGH and JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY -- turn in at the Municipal Bldg and take the road at the left around to the back.
April
see Ongoing Book Sale listing if no prices are noted here
Bridgeville Public Library Used Bookstore’s Sale (2005)
Fri
Apr 1
10 am to 2 pm
Bag Sale $3
Sat
Apr 2
10 am to noon
Bag Sale $3
523 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15107
412-257-3233
From Pgh: Parkway West to I79 South to Bridgeville -- the exit ramp is 3 lanes; stay in the middle -- at the bottom of the ramp
go right. Be in the far left lane. At the second stop light there will be a “T’ in the road; go left and cross the little bridge.
Where the road narrows to two lanes, turn right onto a small street with a metered parking lot on the right and an alley on the left.
Park in the lot and walk down the alley to the end of the building on the left. Turn left and look for an open door straight ahead.
The sale is in the basement of the “B.P.L. Used Book Store”, which has its storefront on the main road you drove in on. The sale
site is very dim and cellar-like, but when I went in 2004 I found several books I have been seeking for a long time. (Margie S.)
Pleasant Hills Library Friends Annual Book Sale (2005)
Fri
Apr 1
10 am to 9 pm
Sat
Apr 2
10 am to 6 pm
Sun Apr 3
1 pm to 6 pm
Mon Apr 4
10 am to noon
Bag Sale $3
Pleasant Hills Borough Building, 410 E. Bruceton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236-4335
412-655-2424
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel and Bridge – stay right for the cloverleaf to 51 South -- pass TAMBELLINI’S. GO 6 miles to the
“Welcome to Pleasant Hills” sign. Go right onto Old Clairton Road and go 2 stop signs to the library
on the right. Go left down East Bruceton Road for at least 4 blocks. The municipal building is on the right.
Carnegie Library of Homestead Friends Annual Book Sale (2005)
paper 50¢, hardbacks $1
Thu Apr 7
10 am to 6 pm
Fri
Apr 8
10 am to 6 pm
Sat
Apr 9
9 am to 4 pm
Bag Sale noon to 4 $1
510 Tenth Ave, Munhall, PA 15120
412-462-3444
From Pgh: Parkway East to Squirrel Hill exit -- go straight on Beechwood Blvd and cross the Homestead High Level Bridge.
Go straight up the hill 2 blocks to Eleventh Ave. Turn left; find #510. (The library is a monumental yellow brick building
that occupiesan entire block. The uphill side, where the handicapped ramp is located, has no sign indicating that this
is the library.) The Sale will be in the lobby of the Music Hall, which is at the main entrance on 10th Avenue.
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Northern Tier Regional Library Book Sale (2005)
priced as marked; “very inexpensive”
Wed Apr 6
6 pm to 9 pm
Thu Apr 7
10 pm to 8 pm
Fri
Apr 8
10 am to 6 pm
Sat
Apr 9
9 am to 4 pm
Sun Apr 10
1 pm to 3 pm
Bag Sale $4
4015 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044
724-449-2665
From Pgh: Highland Park Bridge -- 28 North -- Butler exit -- stay straight on Rte 8 North for 26 stop lights. Just past
NORTHTOWN SQUARE MALL turn left onto Dicky and go about 1/4 mile; the library is near the police station.
Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls “Andrew’s Attic” Bookstore
Thu
Fri
Sat
Apr 7
Apr 8
Apr 9
see Ongoing Book Sales, page 26
9:30 am to 4 pm
9:30 am to 4 pm
9:30 am to 4 pm
Goodwill Children’s Book Sale (2005)
prices range from 25¢ to $1, depending on size
Sat
Apr 9
9 am to 3 pm
2600 E. Carson Street, Pittsburgh 15203
www.goodwillpitt.org
412-390-2396
From Pgh: out Forbes Avenue to the Birmingham Bridge; cross the bridge and turn left. Go 4 blocks. Enter theGoodwill
Headquarters building via the side entrance on 26 th Street. The sale is in the Cafeteria on the 3rd floor.
Monessen Public Library and District Center Spring Sale (2005)
paper 25¢, hardbacks 50¢, some newer hardbacks $1
Mon Apr 11
10 am to 8 pm
Tues Apr 12
10 am to 8 pm
Wed Apr 13
10 am to 8 pm
Thu Apr 14
10 am to 5 pm
Fri
Apr 15
10 am to 5 pm
Sat
Apr 16
10 am to 5 pm
326 Donner Ave., Monessen, PA 15062
724-684-4750
From Pgh: Route 51 South, turn right at the Monessen/Webster sign (COGO’S is on the left). Follow Webster Hollow to the
bottom of the hill. At the stop sign, go straight (crossing over a one way street), then turn left onto Route 906. Continue to
the traffic light at the Donora-Monessen Bridge exit. Go straight. You will pass KEYSTONE BAKERY and a shopping plaza on
your right. Route 906 is now Donner Avenue. Continue approx. 1/2 mile to Third Street. The library is on the corner.
South Park Township Library Friends Spring Book Sale (2005)
paper 7/$1, hardbacks 50¢ and up, tapes/toys/puzzles as marked
Fri
Apr 15
10 am to 7 pm
Sat
Apr 16
10 am to 3 pm.
Bag Sale $2
2575 Brownsville Road, Library, PA 15129;
www.einetwork.net/ein/southprk
412-833-5585
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel -- Rte 51 South to Rte 88 South to South Park -- take Corrigan Drive straight thru the Park; at the
end go right onto Brownsville Rd -- in 1 to 1 1/2 miles on the left is a “Township” sign -- library is in the Community Center.
Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale Book Sale (2005)
paper 50¢ or 3/$1, trade $1, hardbacks $1 with some specially priced, videos $1, kids’ books sometimes cheaper, magazines free
Fri
Apr 15
10 am to 4 pm
Sat
Apr 16
9 am to 2 pm
Bag Sale noon to 2 --$1
1800 Monongahela Ave, Pittsburgh 15218-2312
412-731-2300
From Pgh: Parkway East to Edgewood/Swissvale exit -- bear to the right for Swissvale -- go up hill
to the “T” -- turn right -- at next light, go left onto Monongahela -- library is mid-block on the right.
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Northland Public Library Spring Book Sale (2005)
in Northway Mall
Fri
Apr 15
10am to 9 pm
Sat
Apr 16
10 am to 9 pm
Sun Apr 17
noon to 5 pm
Bag Sale $5
300 Cumberland Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15237
412-366-8100
From Pgh: McKnight Road north. on the left. Pass the “front” Northway Mall entrance; turn left onto Peebles Rd,
then left into the upper parking lot. The sale is on the top level across from the Dollar Store.
Mt. Lebanon Public Library MiniSale (2005)
General Fiction and Inspirational/Religious Books
paper 50¢, hardbacks $1.50, kids’ hardbacks $1, videos and CD’s $2, cassettes and LP’s $1, DVD’s $5, books on tape $4/on CD $5
Sat
Apr 18
9 am to 8:30 pm
16 Castle Shannon Blvd., Mt.Lebanon PA 15228
412-531-1912
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel -- straight up West Liberty Ave thru Dormont. West Liberty becomes Washington Rd -- WASHINGTON
SCHOOL on the left. Next light, (you’ll see a “Library” sign) go left onto Castle Shannon Blvd. Library is on the right.
Upper St. Clair Township Library Audio/Visual Sale (2005)
Music cassettes, CD's, books on cassette, VHS tapes, puzzles, record albums (LP's), a few DVD's. It's an Honor System sale, with
half the items priced at 25 or 50 cents. Also large print books, $1 to $2.
Sunday, Apr 17 to Apr 30 in the Adult Library during regular library hours (M-Th 9:30-9, F-S 9:30-5)
1820 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241.
412-835-5540
From Pgh: Fort Pitt Tunnel -- Banksville Rd exit -- about 3 miles, past DORMONT POOL to the “Y” at McFarland and Beverly -bear left onto McFarland and follow it to Washington Road. Right onto Washington Rd/Route 19 South.
OR Liberty Bridge and Tunnel straight onto West Liberty Avenue, which becomes Washington Road/Rte 19 S. Once you are
on route 19: follow past SOUTH HILLS VILLAGE -- to Orange Belt -- right, then 2 left turns. Library shares USC Township
building with police & fire.
Butler Area Library 31st Annual Friends Book Sale
most books “pretty cheap -- $1 or so”; there’s “a ton of them”
Thu Apr 21
10 am to 8 pm
Fri
Apr 22
10 am to 4 pm
Sat
Apr 23
10 am to 4 pm
Bag Sale $5
218 N McKean St, Butler, PA 16001
724-287-1715
From Pgh: Highland Park Bridge -- 28 North -- Butler exit – take Rte 8 North about 35 miles to where you must
make a turn and go over a viaduct. Rte 8 becomes Main Street. Follow Main through town to Brady St. at the GOODYEAR
TIRE store; turn right. Before the next stop sign is an alley – hang a sharp right and go to the metered lot behind the
library — or go to the corner and circle around to the front of the library where the parking is free. (McKean is one-way.)
Brentwood Library Book Sale (2005)
paper 50¢, hardbacks $1 to $3, videos 50¢, cassettes 25¢, magazines 10¢
Sat
Apr 23
9 am to 3 pm
Bag Sale “possible”
3501 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15227
412-882-5694
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel; stay right for the cloverleaf to 51 South. Go 3.4 miles to Marylea (after the PHAR-MORE and
the PNC BANK). Go left up the hill to Brownsville Rd.; turn left. The library takes up a block on the right. The sale is in
a large room in the basement. The entrance is on the back side of the building, far from the main parking lot.
Braddock Carnegie Library has discontinued big sales. They now have an ongoing sale.
Mt. Washington Library (CLP) Friends Book/Bake Sale (2005)
Sat
Apr 30
9 am to 3 pm
315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15211
412-381-3380
From Pgh: Liberty Bridge -- go right before the Tunnel and go up McArdle -- at the light at the top go left
onto Grandview for 2 ½ blocks to the library. Go down the outside steps to the basement.
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Crafton Public Library Book Sale (2005)
paper 50¢, hardbacks $1 to $3 (informant’s guess…call to confirm)
Fri
Apr 29
9 am to 5 pm
Sat
Apr 30
9 am to 4 pm
Bag Sale , if any, next week
140 Bradford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
www.einetwork.net/ein/crafton
412-922-6877
From Pgh: Parkway West to Crafton/Greentree exit. Stay in the left lane -- follow the Crafton sign, making a left to
the stoplight. Right onto Poplar -- down the hill to next light; left onto Noblestown. At the next light (by a BURGER KING)
go right onto Baldwick Rd. Follow to a “T”; go left onto Crafton Blvd. Go about 200 feet, past the ELEMENTARY SCHOOL;
turn right at the school playground. At the bottom of the hill, go left. The library is about 100 yards further, on the left.
May
see Ongoing Book Sale listing if no prices are noted here
Upper St. Clair Township Library Friends of the Library Book Sale (2005)
Wed May 4 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Friends preview night (join at the door for $2.00 a person)
Thu May 5
10 am to 8:30 pm
Fri
May 6
10 am to 5 pm
Sat
May 7
10 am to 5 pm
Sun May 8
NO SALE
MOTHERS DAY
Mon May 9
10 am to 8:30 pm
Bag Sale $3
Tues May 10
10 am to 1 pm.
Bag Sale $2
1820 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241
412-835-5540
From Pgh: Fort Pitt Tunnel -- Banksville Rd exit -- about 3 miles, past DORMONT POOL to the “Y” at McFarland and Beverly -bear left onto McFarland and follow it to Washington Road. Right onto Washington Rd/Route 19 South.
OR Liberty Bridge and Tunnel straight onto West Liberty Avenue, which becomes Washington Road/Rte 19 S.
once on route 19: follow past SOUTH HILLS VILLAGE -- to Orange Belt -- right, then 2 left turns. Library shares USC Township
building with police & fire.
Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls “Andrew’s Attic” Bookstore
Thu
Fri
Sat
May 5
May 6
May 7
see Ongoing Book Sales, page 26
9:30 am to 4 pm
9:30 am to 4 pm
9:30 am to 4 pm
Sewickley Public Library Book Sale #2 (2005)
combined with a community garden fair
Fri
May 6
9:30 am to 5 pm
Sat
May 7
9:30 am to 5 pm
Sun May 8
1 pm to 5 pm
Bag Sale $3
500 Thorn Street, Sewickley, PA 15143
412-741-6920
From Pgh: Take Ohio River Blvd (Route 65 North) from the North Side. When you enter Sewickley, watch on the right
for a small street that peels off and runs parallel to Route 65 for about a block. Follow it, turn right onto Broad Street,
then turn right onto Thorn. There is a parking lot behind the library as well as parking on the street in front.
Mt. Lebanon Public Library MiniSale (2005)
Children’s Books, games, puzzles, videos
paper 50¢, hardbacks $1.50, kids’ hardbacks $1, videos and CD’s $2, cassettes and LP’s $1, DVD’s $5, books on tape $4/on CD $5
Mon May 9
9 am to 8:30 pm
16 Castle Shannon Blvd., Mt.Lebanon PA 15228
412-531-1912
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel -- straight up West Liberty Ave thru Dormont. West Liberty becomes Washington Rd -- WASHINGTON
SCHOOL on the left. Next light, (you’ll see a “Library” sign) go left onto Castle Shannon Blvd. Library is on the right.
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Western Allegheny Community Library Friend's Spring Book Sale (2005)
Mon May 9
10 am to 8 pm
Bag Sale $5
Tue May 10
10 am to 8 pm
Bag Sale $5
Wed May 11
10 am to 8 pm
Bag Sale $5
Thu May 12
10 am to 8 pm
Bag Sale $5
Fri
May 13
10 am to 4 pm
Bag Sale $5
Sat
May 14
9 am to 12 or 1
Bag Sale $5
8042 Steubenville Pike, Oakdale, PA 15071
724-695-8150
From Pgh: Parkway West to 22/30 West/Weirton exit. 3 exits on 22/30 to Imperial exit; bear to the right; take the
first left -- go between KINGS &MCDONALDS. 1/4 mile to second stop sign -- bear left, go up the road 50 yards.
Hampton Community Library Friends Fall Book Sale (2005)
paper 50¢, large trade paper $1, hardbacks $1.50, kids’ 10¢/25¢/50¢, DVD’s and cassettes $1
Thu May 12
4 pm to 9 pm
Fri
May 13
4 pm to 9 pm
Sat
May 14
10 am to 4 pm
Sun May 15
noon to 4 pm
Bag Sale $4
Allison Park, PA 15101
724-444-0040
From Pgh: Rte 8 North past HART’S RUN ROAD. Right onto McCully Road, follow to the sign for the Hampton Community
Park; make a left there and follow into the park. Continue through the park to the brand new Hampton Community
Center building on a rise near the pool. The sale will be on the 1st floor, in the space the Library is moving to in June.
Peters Township Library Used Book Sale (2005)
Fri
May 13
9 am to 5 pm
Sat
May 14
9 am to 4 pm
Sun May 15
1 pm to 5 pm
Bag Sale $2
616 E. McMurray Rd, McMurray, 15146
724-941-9430
From Pgh: Parkway North to Perrysville exit. Take Rte 19N into Washington County. Go three more lights and turn left
and go up a ramp to Valleybrook. At the next light, go left onto McMurray. The library is just past the Municipal Bldg,
off to the right of the parking lot.
Shaler North Hills Library Spring Book Sale (2005)
Sat
May 14
10 am to 3 pm
Sun May 15
1 pm to 4:30 pm
Mon May 16
9 am to 2 pm
Bag Sale “sometimes”
1822 Mt. Royal Blvd, Glenshaw PA 15116
412-486-0211
From Pgh: cross Highland Pk Bridge; take 28 N to 8; take Etna exit. Go through Etna...road becomes Mt. Royal Blvd.
After the MIDDLE SCHOOL with all the blue glass, the library is on the right.
Avalon Public Library Book and Bake Sale (2005)
every primary Election Day
paper 6/$1, hardbacks 3/$1
Tues May 17
10 am to 4 pm
Bag Sale at the end $3
317 S. Home Avenue, Avalon PA
412-761-2288
From Pgh: Ft. Duquesne Bridge; follow Ohio River Boulevard to the big BELLVUE sign; go right up to Lincoln Ave.
Turn left and follow Lincoln/California. Pass KUHN’s grocery store and make a left onto South Home Avenue.
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Baldwin Borough Library Book Sale (2005)
paper 25¢; hardbacks $1, or up to $3 for a few newer ones
(Every Primary Election Day)
Tues May 17
4 pm to 8 pm
Wed May 18
10 am to 8 pm
Thu May 19
10 am to 8 pm
Fri
May 20
10 am to 5 pm
Sat
May 21
10 am to 5 pm
Bag Sale “toward the end of the week” $2
Wallace Building, 41 Macek Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15227
412-885-2255
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel to 51 South (follow the “toward Uniontown” sign). Go past Overbrook School and past the intersection
leading off to Brentwood, until you get to the Eat ‘n’ Park on the right. Turn left at the light onto Streets Run
Road. Follow the road past a stop sign...keep going “straight up the winding hill” to the Wallace School Building.
Mt. Lebanon Public Library MiniSale (2005)
Romance, Cookbooks, and A/V Materials
paper 50¢, hardbacks $1.50, kids’ hardbacks $1, videos and CD’s $2, cassettes and LP’s $1, DVD’s $5, books on tape $4/on CD $5
Mon May 18
9 am to 8:30 pm
16 Castle Shannon Blvd., Mt.Lebanon PA 15228
412-531-1912
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel -- straight up West Liberty Ave thru Dormont. West Liberty becomes Washington Rd -- WASHINGTON
SCHOOL on the left. Next light (you’ll see a “Library” sign) go left onto Castle Shannon Blvd. Library is on the right.
Dormont Public Library Dewey's Discards Book Sale (2005)
paper 25¢, hardcover may be $1 – informant was unsure.
Thu May 19
10 am to 8:30 pm -- NOTE: ignore the CLOSED sign. The library is closed on Thursday but is open for the sale
Fri
May 20
10 am to 5 pm
Sat
May 21
10 am to 5 pm
Sun May 22
10 am to 5 pm
Bag Sale $2
2950 West Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
412-531-8754
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel -- straight up West Liberty Avenue. Library is on the right opposite DORMONT VILLAGE.
Penn Hills Public Library Friends Spring Book & Bake Sale (2005)
various categories range in price from 50¢ to $3
Fri
May 20
5 pm to 7 pm
member preview sale – can join at the door
Sat
May 21
8 am to 4 pm
bake sale
Sun May 22 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
half price
Mon May 23
9 am to 8 pm
Bag Sale $3
240 Aster Street, Penn Hills (Pgh, Pa 15235-2209)
412-795-3507
From Pgh: Parkway East to Churchill exit. Right to light. Right across Rte 22. Follow Beulah Rd (becomes Coal Hollow)
to bottom. At light go right on Verona Rd. At “Y” stay right and go up Saltsburg. 2 lights to a ZIEBART on the right;
1/4 mile to“Penn Hills Library” sign -- go right.
Carrick Library (CLP) Spring Book Sale (2005)
Fri
May 20
10 am to 4 pm
Sat
May 21
10 am to 4 pm
Sun May 22
CLOSED
Mon May 23
CLOSED
Tues May 24
11 am to 7 pm
Wed May 25
10 am to 5 pm
Thu May 26
11 am to 7 pm
1811 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15210
412-882-3897
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel; stay right for the cloverleaf to 51 South. At the Red White and Blue Thrift Store turn up
the hill (Bausman St). Follow Bausman to its end -- watch out for the sharp right turn it takes. Go right onto Brownsville.
Go 1.45 miles. Just past the BORON FUNERAL HOME and ST. BASIL’S CHURCH look for the library in a storefront on the left.
Beechview Library (CLP) Annual Flower and Book Sale (2005)
(Plant orders must be in, prepaid, by April ??; call for an order form.)
Sat
May 21
10 am to 3 pm
Bag Sale during following days $2
1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
412-563-2900
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnels; follow West Liberty 3 or 4 lights to Pauline. Go right, up the hill to Broadway.
Turn right -- library is across the street from the school and the church.
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Brentwood Library Book Sale (2005)
paper 50¢, hardbacks $1 to $3, videos 50¢, cassettes 25¢, magazines 10¢
Sat
May 28
9 am to 3 pm
Bag Sale “possible”
3501 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15227
412-882-5694
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel; stay right for the cloverleaf to 51 South. Go 3.4 miles to Marylea (after the PHAR-MORE and
the PNC BANK). Go left up the hill to Brownsville Rd.; turn left. The library takes up a block on the right. The sale is in
a large room in the basement. The entrance is on the back side of the building, far from the main parking lot.
June
see Ongoing Book Sale listing if no prices are noted here
Coraopolis Memorial Library Book Sale (2005)
as part of the library’s “Family Appreciation Day”
Sat June 4
noon to 5 pm
Bag Sale "maybe"
601 School Street, Coraopolis 15108-1196
412-264-3502
From Pgh: Ohio River Blvd to the McKees Rocks Bridge; go left across Bridge, turn left and follow Fifth, to Broadway.
Turn left up the hill. Broadway ends at the library; go around the building to the right -- the front is on School Street.
Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls “Andrew’s Attic” Bookstore (2005)
Thu Jun 2 9:30 am to 4 pm
see Ongoing Book Sales, page 26
Fri
Sat
June 3
Jun 4
9:30 am to 4 pm
9:30 am to 4 pm
Wilkinsburg Public Library Annual Booksale & Flea Market (2005)
Wilkinsburg Borough building (3rd floor and basement)
Fri
June 3
10 am to 5 pm
Sat
June 4
10 am to 5 pm
Sun closed
Mon June 6
10 am to 5 pm
Tue June 7
10 am to 5 pm
Wed June 8
10 am to 5 pm
Thu June 9
10 am to 5 pm
Fri
June 10
10 am to 5 pm
Sat
June 11
10 am to 5 pm
Bag Sale $2 medium bag, $3 large bag
605 Ross Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
From Pgh: Parkway East to Wilkinsburg exit -- Penn Ave west to Hay St -- left 1 block to Ross.
Hill District Library (CLP) Flea Market and Annual Book Sale (2005)
412-244-2940
not having either part in 2005
Sat
June 4?
10 am to 3 pm
419 Dinwiddie, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
From Pgh: Go up Center Avenue past the CIVIC ARENA, to the corner of Center and Dinwiddie.
412- 281-3753
North Hills Youth Ministry Counseling Center Annual Used Book Sale (2005)
moving the Sale to Northway Mall; most books will be on the upper level, but the children’s’ books will be on the lower level
40,000 books in 37 categories.
paper $1, hardbacks $3, trade paper $2
Special events are planned for each day
Mon June 6
10 am to 9 pm
Book Dealers Day Dealers please contact Denise Patsko
Tues June 7
10 am to 9 pm
Senior Day free coffee & donuts, $1 off a $10 purchase and a chance to win a basket of goodies.
Wed June 8
10 am to 9 pm
Kid's Day Storytelling, Cookies, Face painting and other surprises.
Thu June 9
10 am to 9 pm
Black and Gold Day -- win a Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Basket.
Fri
June 10
10 am to 9 pm
To Be Announced
half price
Sat
June 11
10 am to 9 pm
Word FM will broadcast live from the Mall. Meet WORD FM personalities and
spin the WORD FM prize wheel.
Bag Sale $7
Northway Mall on McKnight Road
http://www.nhymcc.org/booksale.html 412-366-1300 (counseling center)
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Brentwood Library Book Sale (2005)
usually 3rd Sat of month; check website for future dates.
paper 50¢, hardbacks $1 to $3, videos 50¢, cassettes 25¢, magazines 10¢
Sat
Jun 25
8 am to 3 pm
Bag Sale “possible”
3501 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15227
brentwood@ einetwork.net
412-882-5694
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel; stay right for the cloverleaf to 51 South. Go 3.4 miles to Marylea (after the PHAR-MORE and
the PNC BANK). Go left up the hill to Brownsville Rd.; turn left. The library takes up a block on the right. The sale is in
a large room in the basement. The entrance is on the back side of the building, far from the main parking lot.
July
see Ongoing Book Sale listing if no prices are noted here
Bryn Mawr-Vassar Book Store Inc
OUT OF BUSINESS AS OF 10/29/05
Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls “Andrew’s Attic” Bookstore
Thu
Fri
Sat
July 7
July 8
July 9
see Ongoing Book Sales, page 26
9:30 am to 4 pm
9:30 am to 4 pm
9:30 am to 4 pm
Peoples Library Annual Book Sale (2005)
Wed July 13
10 am to 8 pm
books are $1 a pound
Thu July 14
10 am to 8 pm
books are 75¢ a pound
Fri
July 15
10 am to 8 pm
books are 50¢ a pound
Sat
July 16
9 am to noon
Bag Sale $2
880 Barnes, New Kensington, Pa
724-339-1565
From Pgh: cross the Highland Park Bridge and take 28 North to Exit 14. Follow the big sign toward New Kensington.
Cross bridge to TACO BELL; right, up a little hill to the end. Left onto Mt. St. Peterson; right onto 7th. At Constitution turn
right and go across the railroad tracks past the YWCA on the right. Make a left; there will be a Free Parking lot.
The library is at the end of the block.
Andrew Bayne Memorial Library Used Book Sale (2005)
paper 50¢, trade paper $1, hardbacks $1.50, kids 10¢-25¢, magazines 10¢, Videos and Music CD's $1, Audio Books $1.50
Thu July 14
7 pm to 9 pm
$5 for a preview/kick off reception with hors d’oeuvres/refreshments
Fri
July 15
10 am to 6 pm
Sat
July 16
10 am to 1 pm
Bag Sale $5
34 N Balph Ave, Pgh, PA 15202 (Bellevue) http://www.einetwork.net/ ein/bayne/index.htm
412-766-7447
From Pgh: Parkway North: From Interstate 279: Take the Bellevue exit (Exit 20). Turn left onto Union toward Bellevue.
Take Union to the end and turn left onto Home. Turn left onto California Ave., which becomes Lincoln Avenue. Go about
6 blocks and turn left onto North Balph Avenue. Turn right onto Teece and enter the library driveway.
Squirrel Hill Library Summer Sale (2005)
may close slightly earlier each day; takes place outside; must clean up.
during the Squirrel Hill Happening
paper 50¢, trade 75¢ or 3/$2
Thu July 14
10 am to 5 pm
Fri
July 15
10 am to 5 pm
Sat
July 16
10 am to 5 pm
5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15217
From Pgh: out Forbes Avenue to Murray Avenue; the library is above the parking garage on the left.
There will be a table in front of the library entrance, on the sidewalk, with books on carts nearby.
412-422-9650
Oakmont Library (2005)
"partially reopened" – see back of Table of Contents for details -- no sales until fall at the earliest
participates in the Chamber of Commerce’s street sale. Booth has four 6-foot tables with books on top.
$1 hardback,50¢ for paper.
Sat
July 26
10 am to 4 pm
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“a booth somewhere between Pennsylvania Ave and Washington Ave” on Ohio River Blvd
412-828-9532
From Pgh: drive east from the Point along the Allegheny River on the “city” side. Around the Highland Park Bridge
the main road will be called Allegheny River Boulevard – keep driving into Oakmont; the Blvd will be blocked off. When you get
to the detour signs , go left across the railroad tracks then right along the street parallel to the Blvd. When you
can see a GIANT EAGLE up on the right, take the next street back across the tracks. You can park in the supermarket lot
and walk back a block or two toward town. In 2003 the booth was in front of the WINE AND SPIRITS store.
Springdale Free Public Library Used Book Sale (2004)
definitely no sale in 2005
Fri
July 30
Sat
July 31
Sun
closed
Mon Aug 2
Tues Aug 3
331 School Street, Springdale, PA 15144-1343
www.springdalepubliclibrary.org
724-274-9729
From Pgh: Highland Park Bridge; Rt. 28 N to the Harmarville exit. Go right to the second stop light; turn left.
Go to the 7th stop light (approx. 3 miles) and turn left up the hill (School Street).
August
see Ongoing Book Sale listing if no prices are noted here
Allegheny Regional Library (CLP) Fall Book Sale (2005)
definitely no sale in 2005
Wed Sep 17 11:30 am to 6:30 pm
Thu Sep 18 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
Bag Sale 3 - 4:30 $5
5 Allegheny Center, Allegheny Center Mall, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412-237-1890
From Pgh: cross the 6th Street Bridge to the North Side and go straight for several blocks to the Allegheny Center Mall.
Follow the circle around to the right and follow the signs to the Library.
Community Library of Allegheny Valley Book Sale (2003)
September
are not having any sale this year
see Ongoing Book Sale listing if no prices are noted here
King’s Family Restaurants are no longer using Book Sales to raise money for “Make a Wish”.
Sewickley Public Library Book Sale #3 (2005)
Fri
Sep 9 9:30 am to 5 pm
Sat
Sep 10 9:30 am to 5 pm
during Sewickley Harvest Festival
Sun Sep 11
1 pm to 5 pm
Bag Sale $5
500 Thorn Street, Sewickley, PA 15143
412-741-6920
From Pgh: Take Ohio River Blvd (Route 65 North) from the North Side. When you enter Sewickley, watch on the right
for a small street that peels off and runs parallel to Route 65 for about a block. Follow it, turn right onto Broad Street,
then turn right onto Thorn. There is a parking lot behind the library as well as parking on the street in front.
Depreciation Lands Museum Book Sale (2005)
paper 50¢, hardbacks and large paperbacks $1.50
Sat
Sep 10
9 am to 4 pm
Bag Sale at 3 pm $5
4743 S. Pioneer Rd., Allison Park, PA 15101
contact Judy Tutino, 412-576-0919
From Pgh: Rte 8 North; left on South Pioneer Road. First building on the left, just past the cemetary.
Castle Shannon Community Library Annual Book Sale (2005)
paper 25¢, hardbacks 50¢, children’s 25¢, records 25¢, books on tape 50¢, Videos/DVD’s $1; CD's 75¢
Wed Sep 14
6 pm to 9 pm
preview for Friends of the Library -- $3 to join
Thu Sep 15
10 am to 7 pm
Fri
Sep 16
1 pm to 8 pm
Sat
Sep 17
10 am to 4 pm
Sun Sep 18
11 am to 2 pm
Bag Sale $3
3677 Myrtle Avenue, Castle Shannon, PA 15234
412-563-4552
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel, West Liberty Ave. through Dormont. At the start of Mt. Lebanon go left onto Scott Road
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(becomes Castle Shannon Blvd). Go 3 lights to the LEBANON SHOPS. Myrtle Ave is across from VITTI’S HARDWARE.
Moon Township Public Library Friends Annual Book Sale (2005)
paper 50¢, hardbacks $1, tapes about $1
Thu Sep 15
4 pm to 8 pm
Preview Night -- $5 admission
Fri
Sep 16
l0 am to 6 pm
Sat
Sep 17
8 am to 2 pm
Sun CLOSED
Mon Sep 19
10 am to 6 pm
Tue Sep 20
10 am to 6 pm
Wed Sep 21
10 am to 6 pm
Thu Sep 22
10 am to 6 pm
Fri
Sep 23
10 am to 6 pm
Sat Sep 24
8 am to 2 pm
Bag Sale $5
From Pgh: Ohio River Blvd to the Sewickley Bridge; at the end of the bridge, turn left onto 51. At Thorne Run Road go right.
At Beaver Grade Road go right…you can see the BOOK SALE banner on the Moon Municipal Building from the intersection.
Greentree Public Library Book Sale (2005)
paper 50¢, hardbacks $1
Fri
Sep 16
7 pm to 9 pm
Friends Only Preview Sale (join at the door for $3 per person/$5 per family)
Sat
Sep 17
10 am to 4 pm
Sun Sep 18
noon to 4 pm
Bag Sale $4
Mon Sep 19
10 am to 6:30 pm
Bag Sale $3
10 West Manilla Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
412-921-9292
From Pgh: Parkway West -- Greentree exit -- right onto Greentree -- right onto Manilla -- right into the Municipal Bldg
parking lot; go to the rear entrance. The sale is in the Council Chambers upstairs (the library is on the 1st floor).
Carrick Library (CLP) Fall Book Sale (2005)
Fri
Sep 23
10 am to 4 pm
Sat
Sep 24
10 am to 4 pm
Tues Sep 27
11 am to 7 pm
Wed Sep 28
10 am to 5 pm
Thu Sep 29
11 am to 7 pm
1811 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15210
412-882-3897
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel; stay right for the cloverleaf to 51 South. At the Red White and Blue Thrift Store turn up
the hill (Bausman St). Follow Bausman to its end -- watch out for the sharp right turn it takes. Go right onto Brownsville.
Go 1.45 miles. Just past the BORON FUNERAL HOME and ST. BASIL’S CHURCH look for the library in a storefront on the left.
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Goodwill Fall USX Book Sale (2005)
thousands of books of all kinds
Mon Sep 26
7 am to 6 pm
Tues Sep 27
7 am to 6 pm
Wed Sep 28
7 am to 6 pm
Thu Sep 29
7 am to 6 pm
Bag Sale 2 - 6 $6
in the Grand Concourse below the USX tower
http://www.goodwillpitt.org/
412-390-2129
Located on Grant Street in Downtown Pittsburgh. The USX Grand Concourse is reached from the Port Authority T-station.
Scott Township Public Library Friends Used Book Sale (2005)
will be held at the Scott Township Park Community room (above the pool)
Wed Sep 28
6 pm to 9 pm
Friends Preview Night -- join at the door ($10 individual/$25 family)
Thu Sep 29
10 am to 8 pm
Fri
Sep 30
10 am to 5 pm
buy 3, get 1 free
Sat
Oct 01
10 am to 5 pm
half price
Sun Oct 02
10 am to 5 pm
Bag Sale $2 or 3??
library: 301 Lindsay Road, Carnegie, PA 15106
412-429-5380
From Pgh: Parkway West to Greentree. Come out Greentree Road to a T at Cochran and Greentree; turn right.
About a block to Swallow Hill Road; take hard right. At Lindsay Road, go left. Library is on the left; park is on the right.
The sale is in the Park Community Room, not the library.
Sewickley Academy Used Clothing and Book Sale (2005)
books individually priced
Thu Sep 29
10 am to 7 pm
Fri
Sep 30
10 am to 7 pm
Sat
Oct 01
10 am to 3 pm
Sun Oct 02
10 am to 3 pm
Mon Oct 03
10 am to 6 pm
Bag Sale $10 (price not verified…call mid-September for final info)
314 Academy Avenue, Sewickley, PA 15143
412-741-2230
From Pgh: Ohio River Blvd (Rte 65) west to the Sewickley Bridge. Right, go two lights; left onto Beaver.
At next light, go left onto Academy.
Penn Hills Public Library Annual Book Sale (2005)
various categories range in price from 50¢ to $3
Fri
Sep 30
5 pm to 7 pm
members' preview (may join at the door for $10 individual/$25 family)
Sat
Oct 1
8 am to 4 pm
Bake Sale
Sun Oct 2 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
half price
Mon Oct 3
9 am to 8 pm
Bag Sale $4
240 Aster Street, Penn Hills
412-795-3507
From Pgh: Parkway East to Churchill exit. Right to light. Right across Rte 22. Follow Beulah Rd (becomes Coal Hollow)
to bottom. At light go right on Verona Rd. At “Y” stay right and go up Saltsburg. 2 lights to a ZIEBART on the right;
1/4 mile to “Penn Hills Library” sign -- go right.
October
see Ongoing Book Sale listing if no prices are noted here
King’s Family Restaurants are no longer using Book Sales to raise money for “Make a Wish”
Whitehall Borough Library is going to concentrate on their ongoing sale from now on
Comic And Collectibles Show
Run each year by Tom Duncan of Duncan Comic Books to coincide with the store's anniversary. It's the equivalent of a book fair or fan-fest
where several dozen local and regional dealers sell comics from the 40's to today, as well as graphic novels, some paperbacks, old toys and
action figures, etc..
Sun Oct 9
10 am to 3 pm
$2 admission
Holiday Inn on McKnight Road
(store) 412-635-0886 or duncanbooks@aol.com.
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Mt. Lebanon Public Library Used Book Sale (2005)
paperbacks 50¢, hardbacks $1.50, kids’ hardbacks $1, videos and CD’s $2, cassettes and LP’s $1, DVD’s $5, books on tape $4/on CD $5
Fri
Oct 14 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Books and Bubbly preview -- $25
Sat
Oct 15
9 am to 4:30 pm
Sun Oct 16
1 pm to 4:30 pm
Mon Oct 17
9 am to 8:30 pm
Tues Oct 18
9 am to 8:30 pm
Wed Oct 19
9 am to 8:30 pm
Thu Oct 20
9 am to 8:30 pm
Fri
Oct 21
9 am to 4:30 pm
half price
NEW: Rare Book Auction
Sat Oct 22
11 am to noon
Registration Required SEE DETAILS on page 40
Sat
Oct 22
9 am to 2 pm
Bag Sale $ 5
16 Castle Shannon Blvd., Mt.Lebanon PA 15228;
412-531-1912
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel -- straight up West Liberty Ave thru Dormont. West Liberty becomes Washington Rd -- WASHINGTON
SCHOOL on the left. Next light, (you’ll see a “Library” sign) go left onto Castle Shannon Blvd. Library is on the right.
South Park Township Library Friends Fall Book Sale (2005)
paper 25¢, hardbacks $1 and up, tapes/toys/puzzles as marked
Fri
Oct 14
10 am to 7 pm
Sat
Oct 15
10 am to 3 pm
Bag Sale $4
2575 Brownsville Rd. Road, Library, PA 15129
www.einetwork.net/ein/southprk/
412-833-5585
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel -- Rte 51 South to Rte 88 South to South Park -- take Corrigan Drive straight thru the Park;
at the end go right onto Brownsville Rd. -- in 1 to 1 1/2 miles on the left is a “Township” sign -- library is in the
Community Center.
Northland Public Library Fall Book Sale (2005)
Fri
Sat
Sun
Oct 21
Oct 22
Oct 23
10 am to 9 pm
10 am to 9 pm
noon to 5 pm
will be at the library
Bag Sale $5
Northway Mall, McKnight Road
From Pgh: McKnight Road north past TGIFRIDAY’S. Turn left at Cumberland and watch for signs.
412-366-8100(library)
Shaler North Hills Library Book Sale (2005)
Sat
Oct 29
10 am to 3 pm.
Bag Sale is possible
1822 Mt. Royal Blvd, Glenshaw, PA 15116
From Pgh: cross Highland Pk Bridge; take 28 N to 8; take Etna exit. Go through Etna...road becomes
Mt. Royal Blvd. After the MIDDLE SCHOOL with all the blue glass, the library is on the right.
412-486-0211
Squirrel Hill Library (CLP) Annual Friends Used Book Sale (2005)
Sat
Oct 29
10 am to 5 pm
Sun Oct 30
1 pm to 5 pm
Bag Sale of hardcovers 3 pm to 5 pm $1
5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15217
412-422-9650
From Pgh: out Forbes Avenue to Murray Avenue; the library is above the parking garage on the left.
There is now an elevator at the Forbes Avenue entrance, so it is not necessary to take wheelchairs up the ramp on Marlborough..
Crafton Public Library Annual Book Sale (2005)
paper 50¢, hardbacks $1 to $3 (informant’s guess…call to confirm)
Fri
Oct 29
9 am to 5 pm
Sat
Oct 30
9 am to 4 pm
Bag Sale following week, Mon & Fri 9-5, Tue-Thu 12-8, Sat 9-4
140 Bradford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
www.einetwork.net/ein/crafton
412-922-6877
From Pgh: Parkway West to Crafton/Greentree exit. Stay in the left lane -- follow the Crafton sign, making a left to the
stop light.Right onto Poplar -- down the hill to next light; left onto Noblestown. At the next light (by a BURGER KING)
go right onto Baldwick Rd. Follow to a “T”; go left onto Crafton Blvd. Go about 200 feet, past the ELEMENTARY SCHOOL;
turn right at the school playground. At the bottom of the hill, go left. The library is about 100 yards further, on the left
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November
see Ongoing Book Sale listing if no prices are noted here
King’s Family Restaurants are no longer using Book Sales to raise money for “Make a Wish”
Monroeville Public Library Friends Used Book Sale (2005)
Fri
Nov 4
10 am to 4:30 pm
Sat
Nov 5
10 am to 3:30 pm
Sun Nov 6
2 pm to 4 pm
Bag Sale $5/8 (small bag held 41 paperbacks, large held 50 in test 4/27/03)
400 Gateway Campus Blvd., Monroeville, PA 15146
412-372-0500
From Pgh: Parkway East to second Monroeville exit. Cross over 22 going South on 48. At 4th light
at the “Gateway Campus Blvd” sign make a right. At stop sign, make a left.
Sewickley Public Library Book Sale #4(2005)
doubtful; call in "late October"
librarian says prices may not be the same as those for their ongoing sale because the Friends of the Library group
runs the four major sales throughout the year, but not the ongoing sale.
Fri
Nov ??
9 am to 5 pm
Sat
Nov ??
9 am to 5 pm
Sun Nov ??
1 pm to 6 pm
Bag Sale $5
500 Thorn Street, Sewickley, PA 15143
412-741-6920
From Pgh: Take Ohio River Blvd (Route 65 North) from the North Side. When you enter Sewickley, watch on the right
for a small street that peels off and runs parallel to Route 65 for about a block. Follow it, turn right onto Broad Street,
then turn right onto Thorn. There is a parking lot behind the library as well as parking on the street in front.
Beechview Library (CLP) Friends Book Sale (2005)
also Patron Appreciation Day (punch and cookies)
Sat Nov 5
10 am to 3 pm
Bag Sale “a day or two after” (informant’s guess)
1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
412-563-2900
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnels; straight up West Liberty 3 or 4 lights to Pauline. Right up the hill to Broadway. Turn right -library is across the street from the school and the church.
Upper St. Clair Township Library Audio/Visual Sale (2005)
Music cassettes, CD's, books on cassette, VHS tapes, puzzles, record albums (LP's) a few DVD's. It's an Honor System sale
and items are mostly 25¢, 50¢, or $1. Also large print books, $1 to $2.
Sunday, Nov 6 to Nov 19 in the Adult Library during regular library hours (M-Th 9:30-9, F-S 9:30-5)
(NOTE: the first day is a crush; by the second day, the sale is down to two tables full.)
USC Township building, 1820 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241.
412-835-5540
From Pgh: Fort Pitt Tunnel -- Banksville Rd exit -- about 3 miles, past DORMONT POOL to the “Y” at McFarland and Beverly -bear left onto McFarland and follow it to Washington Road. Right onto Washington Rd/Route 19 South.
OR Liberty Bridge and Tunnel straight onto West Liberty Avenue, which becomes Washington Road/Rte 19 S.
on route 19: follow past SOUTH HILLS VILLAGE -- to Orange Belt -- right, then 2 left turns. Library shares bldg with police & fire.
Avalon Public Library Book and Bake Sale (2005)
every Election Day
paper 6/$1, hardbacks 3/$1
Tues Nov 8
10 am to 4 pm
Bag Sale at the end $3
317 S. Home Avenue, Avalon PA
412-761-2288
From Pgh: Ft. Duquesne Bridge; follow Ohio River Boulevard to the big BELLVUE sign; go right up to Lincoln Ave.
Turn left and follow Lincoln/California. Pass KUHN’s grocery store and make a left onto South Home Avenue.
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Baldwin Borough Library Book & Bake Sale (2005)
paper 25¢; hardbacks $1, or up to $3 for a few newer ones
(every General Election Day)
Tues Nov 8
4 pm to 8 pm
Wed Nov 9
10 am to 8 pm
Thu Nov 10
10 am to 8 pm
Fri
Nov 11
10 am to 5 pm
Sat
Nov 12
10 am to 5 pm
Bag Sale “toward the end of the week” $2
Wallace Building, 41 Macek Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15227
412-885-2255
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel, right to 51 South; at the light turn up the hill (Bausman St). Follow Bausman to its end –
watch out forthe sharp right turn it takes. Go right onto Brownsville Rd.. Go 3.7 miles. Turn right onto Willock –
follow down and up hill to a 5-point intersection with Prospect and Redford Sts. Willock enters the intersection at
"6 o’clock” and continues at “1 o’clock” -- 2 stop signs later the street becomes the driveway to the Wallace Building –
go straight ahead, up a little hill, and left.
Western Allegheny Community Library Book Sale (2005)
Mon Nov 7
10 am to 8 pm
Tues Nov 8
10 pm to 8 pm
Wed Nov 9
10 am to 8 pm
Thu Nov 10
10 am to 8 pm
Fri
Nov 11
10 am to 4 pm
Sat
Nov 12
9 am to 2 pm
Bag Sale noon to 2 pm $3
8042 Steubenville Pike, Oakdale, PA 15071
724 -695-8150
From Pgh: Parkway West to 22/30 West/Weirton exit. 3 exits on 22/30 to Imperial exit; bear to the right
first left -- go between KINGS & MCDONALDS. 1/4 mile to second stop sign -- bear to left up the road 50 yards..
December
King’s Family Restaurants are no longer using Book Sales to raise money for “Make a Wish”
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Allegheny Regional Library (CLP)
5 Allegheny Circle, Pittsburgh, 15212
412-237-1890
fewer than 50 books: paper 50 ¢, trade paper $1, hardcovers $2, children’s hardcovers $1
open Mon–Wed 11 to 7; Thu–Sat 10 to 5
From Pgh: cross the Sixth St Bridge and drive to the right around Allegheny Circle. Follow signs to the library.
Andrew Carnegie Free Library,
Beechwood Ave., Carnegie 15106
412-276-3456
a table and a bookcase: everything, 10¢ each or $1 a bag
temporarily suspended because of construction
open Tues/Wed/Thu 10 to 8; Fri 10 to 5; Sat 9 to 5 (in July and August, 9 to 2)
From Pgh: Parkway West to Carnegie exit; follow Carnegie signs. At 2nd light, go left. Pass FAMILY DOLLAR STORE. At the
“Y’ bear right up the hill.
Andrew's Alcove see The Library Shop
Andrew’s Attic
see Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls
Avalon Public Library
317 South Home Avenue, Pittsburgh 15202
412-761-2288
a 4-shelf bookcase, 2 book carts, and “some more in the basement”: paper 8/$1, hardcovers 3/$1, magazines 10/$1
open Mon 10 to 6:30; Tues/Thu 12 to 8:30; Wed/Fri 12 to 5; Sat 9 to 4
From Pgh: Ft. Duquesne Bridge; follow Ohio River Boulevard to the big BELLVUE sign; go right up to Lincoln Ave.
Turn left and follow Lincoln/California. Pass KUHN’S grocery store and make a left onto South Home Avenue.
Beechview Library (CLP)
1910 Broadway Ave, Pittsburgh 15216
412-563-2900
28 shelf feet: paper 50¢, trade paper $1, hardcovers $2, children’s hardcovers $1
open Mon 11 to 7:30; Tues/Wed 10 to 5; Thu 11 to 7:30; Sat 10 to 4
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel; straight up West Liberty 3 or 4 lights to Pauline. Right up the hill to Broadway.
Turn right -- library is across the street from the school and the church.
Bethel Park Public Library
5100 West Library Avenue, Bethel Park 15102
412-835-2207
4-shelf bookcase full: paper 50¢, hardcovers $2-5, children’s books 50¢/$1, tapes $1
open Mon-Thu 9 to 9; Fri/Sat 9 to 5; during the school year, Sun 1 to 5
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel -- straight up West Liberty Ave to South Hills Village. Turn left on Ft. Couch Rd -- pass SOUTH HILLS
VILLAGE, FOODLAND, MCDONALD’S -- left at light onto Bethel Church -- at next light go right around the HIGH SCHOOL. Follow
Broad St to Library Ave; turn right and go to the second building -- they share the Municipal Center with the police station.
Braddock Carnegie Library
419 Library Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15104
412-351-5357
Fill a bag for $1 from a table in the Community Room
open Mon-Thu 2 to 7; Sat 10 to 4
From Pgh: Parkway East – take the Edgewood/Swissvale exit. At the end of the ramp, follow signs to Braddock Avenue.
Take Braddock Avenue all the way to Braddock; turn left onto Library Street.
Bridgeville Public Library Used Book Store
523 Washington Ave, Bridgeville 15107
412-257-3233
9’ x 12’ room of bookcases: paper 25¢, hardcovers 50¢/25¢, kids books 25¢, tapes $1, magazines 25¢
open Mon/Tues/Thu/Fri 10 to 2; Sat 10 to 12
From Pgh: I79 South to Bridgeville -- the exit ramp is 3 lanes; stay in the middle -- at light go right. Go 100 feet.
Be in the far left lane but don’t turn until the EXXON -- at the stop light, go left. Go past the Post Office on the left and park in the
Community Lot. The store’s entrance is in the middle of the block; it shares a big building with a comic book store and other things.
Brookline Library (CLP)
708-710 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh 15226
412-561-1003
6 shelves full (18 after tax season): paper 50¢, trade paper $1, hardcovers $2
open Mon/Wed 11 to 7:30; Tues/Thu 11 to 6; Fri/Sat 10 to 5
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel; go under the overpass; take Pioneer on the left, to the top of the hill. Keep on and on to Brookline Blvd.
Turn left, go two lights, then 4 doors down; library bldg. is a modern store-front.
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Butler Area Library
218 N McKean St, Butler, PA 16001
724-287-1715
about two shelves full, priced as marked
open Mon-Thu 9 am to 9 pm; Fri, Sat 9 am to 5 pm
From Pgh: Highland Park Bridge -- 28 North -- Butler exit – take Rte 8 North about 35 miles to where you must
make a turn and go over a viaduct. Rte 8 becomes Main Street. Follow Main through town to Brady St. at the GOODYEAR
TIRE store; turn right. Before the next stop sign is an alley – hang a sharp right and go to the metered lot behind the
library — or go to the corner and circle around to the front of the library where the parking is free. (McKean is one-way.)
C.C. Mellor Memorial Library (Edgewood)
1 Pennwood Ave., Edgewood 15218
412-731-0909.
small paperback exchange -- “bring one, take one” -- about 100 books
open Mon-Thu 10 to 8; Fri 10 to 5; Sat 10 to 3; Sun 12 to 3 (during school year)
From Pgh: Parkway East to Edgewood/Swissvale exit. Follow the sign to Edgewood on the left. Then follow the big
Greendale Ave. sign. At the bottom of the hill another street comes in from the right; keep going on that street to the
corner and turn right at the green library sign. Go up another block to the next green library sign at the underpass -turn right onto Pennwood; look for a large white stucco building with a red tile roof.
Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls 1301 7th Ave, Beaver Falls, PA 15010
724-846-4340
”Andrew’s Attic” Bookstore (724-843-5108) has about 10,000 books, 70% hardcover; tapes, records, CDs. 25¢ to $3 with some
collectibles as marked.
For one month during the year, there is a “basement bag sale” for $4 a bag -- call for details.
open the first Thu-Sat of every month from 9:30 am to 4 pm
From Pgh: Ft. Pitt Bridge and Parkway West to the Airport; follow the “Beaver” signs to Rte 60 North. Go through
the first toll booth (50¢) and take the next exit. Turn right onto Rte 18 South which becomes 7 th Ave in Beaver Falls.
The library is the biggest and oldest building in town, at the corner of 7th and 13th Streets.
Carnegie Library of Homestead
510 Tenth Ave, Munhall, PA 15120
412-462-3444
15 shelves of hardbacks, mostly $1 but some individually priced
open Mon-Fri 10 to 7; Sat/Sun 9 to 5
From Pgh: Parkway East to Squirrel Hill exit -- go straight on Beechwood Blvd and cross the Homestead High Level Bridge.
Go straight up the hill 2 blocks to Eleventh Ave. Turn left; find #510. (The library is a monumental yellow brick building
that occupies an entire block. The uphill side, where the handicapped ramp is located, has no sign indicating that this
is the library.) The Sale will be in the lobby of the Music Hall, which is at the main entrance on 10th Avenue.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh see The Library Shop for Main Library sales; other branches are indicated by (CLP)
Carrick Library (CLP)
1811 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh 15210
412-882-3897
about 50 shelf-feet: paper 50¢, trade paper $1, hardbacks $2, videos $2
open Tues 11 to 7; Wed 10 to 5; Thu 11 to 7; Fri/Sat 10 to 4
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel; stay right for the cloverleaf to 51 South. At the Red White and Blue Thrift Store turn up
the hill (Bausman St). Follow Bausman to its end -- watch out for the sharp right turn it takes. Go right onto Brownsville.
Go 1.45 miles. Just past the BORON FUNERAL HOME and ST. BASIL’S CHURCH look for the library in a storefront on the left.
Clairton Public Library
616 Miller Avenue, Clairton 15025
412-233-7966
one bookcase and a little cart: paper 25¢, hardcovers $1, A/V materials $1-$3
open Mon 9 to 6;Tues-Thu 9 to 5; Fri 9 to 3; Sat 9 to 4
from Pgh: Rte 51 South to “Large, PA”…new construction, bridge and ramps for interstate 43…go over
some train tracks; far left lane, left onto Worthington Avenue, follow for 2 stop signs; at light, IGA SUPERMARKET on right,
bear to your left; bear to right at a Yield sign. You will be on St. Clair Avenue; two lights …NATIONAL CITY BANK on left;
make a right onto Miller Avenue. They are on the left.
Community Lib. of Allegheny Valley – Harrison 1522 Broadview Blvd, Natrona Heights 15065
724-226-3491
a table full: paper $1, hardcovers $2, current magazines $1 and old ones 3/25¢
open Mon-Thu noon to 9; Sat 9 to 4
From Pgh: Highland Park Bridge; Rte 28 to exit 14; right; left lane; left at the first light; stay for 4 lights; steel and glass
building on the right.
Community Lib. of Allegheny Valley -- Tarentum 400 Lock Street, Tarentum 15084
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724- 226-0770
Very, very few books. paper $1, hardcovers $2, some specially marked. Magazines as marked.
open Mon 11 to 8; Tues/Wed 9 to 6; Fri 9 to 4
From Pgh: Highland Park Bridge; take Route 28 North to Exit 14. Turn right toward Tarentum; left at first stop light;
right onto Lock St.; go down the hill and cross the railroad tracks. The library is on the left across from OMNI ELECTRIC.
Coraopolis Memorial Library
601 School Street, Coraopolis 15108-1196
412-264-3502
“several bookcases full” paper 50¢, hardbacks $1
open Mon-Thu 10 to 8; Fri/Sat 10 to 5
From Pgh: Ohio River Blvd to the McKees Rocks Bridge; go left across Bridge, turn left and follow Fifth, to Broadway.
Turn left up the hill. Broadway ends at the library; go around the building to the right -- the front is on School Street.
Downtown and Business Library (CLP)
612 Smithfield St., Pittsburgh, 15222
412-281-4663
They are working on setting up an ongoing sale. “Maybe August.”
open Mon-Thu 8:30 to 6; Fri 8:30 to 5
www.carnegielibrary.org/locations/downtown
The library is in Downtown Pittsburgh on Smithfield St between 6 th and 7th Avenues, next to BROOKS BROTHERS
and across from BARNES AND NOBLE.
East Liberty Library (CLP)
4920 Ralph Munn Mall, Pittsburgh 15206
412-363-8232
about 70 shelf-feet: paper 50¢, trade paper $1, hardcovers $2
open Mon–Wed 11 to 7; Thu–Sat 10 to 5
From Pgh: go to Penn Circle in East Liberty (see routes below). Driving around the circle, turn left onto Highland
at Penn Circle South; turn left again immediately; the Library is a low modern building at the next intersection.
Or enter the Circle on Baum Blvd and go about 3 blocks to the Library on your left on the corner before the big church.
ROUTES TO PENN CIRCLE: straight out Penn Avenue
or out Fifth Ave, left on Highland
or out Bigelow Blvd past the Bloomfield Bridge, stay left at the “Y” & turn left onto Baum Blvd
or straight out Liberty, left at Baum Blvd, etc., etc.
FOR Sto-Rox Library
500 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks 15136
412-771-1222
10 shelves full: paper 50¢, hardcovers $1
open Mon-Thu 11 to 8; Sat 9 to 4
From Pgh: cross the Ft. Duquesne Bridge -- follow Rte 65 North to the McKees Rocks Bridge. Go left across the river.
Turn left onto Island Avenue (Route 51 South). Go about a mile until a T at the FOR (Focus On Renewal) building.
Turn left, still following Route 51. The highway becomes a one-way street; detour by turning right, then left. Go two blocks to
a big intersection; turn left again, back onto Route 51 going the right way. The library is on the right at the next corner.
Hampton Community Library
4960 Rte 8, Allison Park 15101
724-444-0040
8 shelves: paper 50¢, trade paper $1, hardcovers $1, children’s ½ price, tapes $1, magazines 25¢
open Tues/Wed 11 to 8; Fri 11 to 5; Sat 9 to 3
From Pgh: Highland Park Bridge; Rte 8 North to Shoppers’ Plaza -- library is on one side of the parking lot.
Hazelwood Library (CLP)
4601 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh 15213
412-421-2517
1 small table top: paper 50¢, hardcovers $2, children’s ½ price
“most of the books are gone right now”
open Mon/Tues 10 to 5; Thu 10 to 7; Sat 11 to 5
From Pgh: take 2nd Avenue, then 885 South under the underpass and to the right, where it is called Irvine Street.
Follow Irvine until it becomes Second Avenue again. The library is on the left in the main business district (on the second floor).
Hill District Library (CLP)
419 Dinwiddie, Pittsburgh 15219
fewer than one cart full: paper 50¢, trade $1, hardcovers $2
open Mon/Thu 11 to 7; Tues/Wed, Sat 10 to 5
From Pgh: Go up Center Avenue past the Civic Arena, to the corner of Center and Dinwiddie.
412-281-3753
Homewood Library (CLP)
7101 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh 15208
412-731-3080
a few shelves; paper 50¢, trade $1, hardcovers $2
open Mon/Wed 11 to 7; Tues/Thu/Sat 10 to 5
From Pgh: Drive east on Forbes Ave. to Dallas Ave., turn left. Follow Dallas Ave. to Hamilton; turn right.
Follow Hamilton Ave. to Lang Ave. The library is the largest building at the corner.
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Knoxville Library (CLP)
400 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh 15210
412-381-6543
about 20-50 books: paper 50¢, hardcovers $2
open Mon/Wed 10 to 7; Tues/Thu 10 to 5; Sat 12 to 4
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel; stay right for the cloverleaf to 51 South. At the Red White and Blue
Thrift Store turn up the hill (Bausman St). Follow Bausman to its end -- watch out for the sharp right
turn it takes. Go right onto Brownsville. Follow Brownsville to its corner with Mathews Rd.
Lauri Ann West Memorial Library
1220 Powers Run Road, Pittsburgh 15238
412-828-9520
2 bookcases and a turning rack: paper 50¢, hardcovers individually marked, most $3 or less, children’s 25¢
open Mon/Wed/Fri 10 to 8; Tues/Thu 10 to 5; Sat 9 to 4
From Pgh: Highland Park Bridge to 28 N to Blawnox exit. 5 lights -- left on Powers Run; at crest of hill.
Lawrenceville Library (CLP)
279 Fisk, Pittsburgh 15201
412-682-3668
4 shelves: paper 50¢, hardcovers $2, videos $2, magazines 25¢
open Mon/Wed 11 to 7; Tues/Thu/Sat 10 to 5
From Pgh: Liberty Ave out to 32nd Street; left one or two blocks to Penn Avenue – turn right and follow Penn
past 40th Street to Fisk. Left down Fisk to the library on the right.
Library Center (CLP)
see Downtown and Business
The Library Shop at the Oakland (Main) Library 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh 15207
412-622-3156
Used books are sold at the “Library Shop” in the coffee shop. Mostly nonfiction hardcovers, $1 to $5.
open Mon-Thu 10 to 8; Fri/Sat 10 to 5:30; Sun 1 to 5
From Pgh: from Downtown, follow Forbes Avenue east through the Oakland business district. Just before the
Cathedral of Learning, turn right and drive around the parking plaza to the Library side of the Carnegie Museum
and Library building. Go up the steps, through the two sets of doors and across the foyer into the main first floor room.
Monessen Public Library and District Center
326 Donner Ave.,Monessen 15062
724-684-4750
12 shelves: paper 10¢, trade paper 25¢, hardcovers 50¢, tapes and records 25¢, magazines 10¢
open Mon-Wed 10 to 8, Thu-Sat 10 to 5
From Pgh: Route 51 South, turn right at the Monessen/Webster sign (CoGo’s is on the left). Follow Webster Hollow to the bottom of
the hill. At the stop sign, go straight (crossing over a one way street), then turn left onto Route 906. Continue past KEYSTONE BAKERY
and a shopping plaza on your right. Route 906 is now Donner Avenue. Continue approx. 1/2 mile to Third Street. The library is on
the corner. To park, you may either use the library’s lot (make a left at Third Street) or park on the street. Meters are free after 5 p.m.
Monroeville Public Library
4000 Gateway Campus Blvd, Monroeville 15146
412-372-0500
1 bookcart “from time to time”: paper 25¢, hardcovers 50¢, children’s 10¢, CD’s $1, tapes 50¢, magazines 5¢
open Mon-Thu 10 to 9; Fri 10 to 5; Sat 10 to 4; Sun 2 to 5 (except summer—resumes after Labor Day)
From Pgh: Parkway East to second Monroeville exit. Cross over 22 going South on 48. At 4th light
at the “Gateway Campus Blvd” sign make a right. At stop sign, make a left.
Mt. Washington Library (CLP)
315 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh 15211
412-381-3380
2 bookcases: paper 50¢, hardcovers $2 unless marked, tapes $1 unless marked, magazines free
open Tues/Wed 11 to 7; Thu/Fri 10 to 6; Sat noon to 4
From Pgh: Liberty Bridge -- go right up McArdle -- at the light at the top go left onto Grandview (2 1/2 blocks).
Northland Public Library
300 Cumberland Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237
412-366-8100
A wall of shelves: paper 75¢, hardcovers $1.99
Open Mon-Fri 9 to 9; Sat 9 to 5; Sun 1 to 5 (winter hours, beginning October 1; summer hours 9 to 5)
From Pgh: McKnight Road north past TGIFRIDAY’S. Turn left at Cumberland and watch for signs.
North Versailles Library
1401 Greensburg Ave, North Versailles 15137
412-823-2222
3 carts full: paper 10¢ or 12/$1, trade paper 50¢, hardcovers 50¢ or as marked, children’s 10¢, tapes 50¢/$1
open Mon/Wed 10 to 6; Tues/Thu 10 to 8; Fri 10 to 5; Sat 9 to 4
From Pgh: Parkway East to Forest Hills exit. Go out Ardmore Blvd (Rte 30) to Great Valley Shopping
Center and Walmart. You’ll see a “Library” sign -- go right, through 1 stop sign, turn left onto Union.
Park in the Municipal Bldg Lot; the library and the sale are in the Community Center next door.
Oakland Library (CLP) see The Library Shop
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Oakmont Public Library
700 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont 15139
412-828-9532
stopped sales -- renovating until late summer (see back of Table of Contents page)
open Mon-Thu 10 to 8; Fri/Sat 10 to 4; Sun 1 to 4
From Pgh: drive east from the Point along the Allegheny River on the “city” side. Around the Highland Park Bridge
the main road will be called Allegheny River Boulevard.
Peters Township Library
616 E. McMurray Rd, McMurray 15146
724-941-9430
1 bookcase full: 25¢ to $2
open Mon-Thu 9 to 9; Fri 9 to 5; Sat 9 to 4; Sun 1 to 5
From Pgh: Parkway North to Perrysville exit. Rte 19N into Washington County. Go three more lights and turn left
and go up a ramp to Valleybrook. At the next light, go left onto McMurray. The library is just past the Municipal Bldg,
off to the right of the parking lot.
Pleasant Hills Library
302 Old Clairton Rd, Pittsburgh 15236
412-655-2424.
a shelf in the “book nook” corner: 50¢ to $2
open Mon-Thu 10 to 8:30; Fri/Sat 10 to 4, Sun 1 to 4 during the school year
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel -- 51 South past TAMBELLINI’S -- 6 miles to “Welcome to Pleasant Hills” sign
-- right on Old Clairton Road -- at second stop sign look on the corner.
Plum Community Library
1049 Unity Center Road, Pittsburgh 15239-1853
412-798-7323
1 cart: paper 25¢, hardcovers $1, children’s 25¢, tapes $1, magazines free
open Mon-Thu 10 to 8; Fri/Sat 10 to 5
From Pgh: Parkway East to Plum exit -- from the ramp go straight thru 2 lights, passing a funeral home.
At a “Y” bear right -- follow Center Rd. for 5 miles, passing BOYCE PARK and following a long winding road.
At a “T” turn right; watch for a “Y” at a BEER DISTRIBUTORSHIP; bear left and continue. Road becomes
Unity Center Road.
Sewickley Public Library
500 Thorn Street, Sewickley 15143
412-741-6920
2 shelves: paper 25¢, hardcovers 50¢, videos $1, magazines 25¢
open Mon-Thu 9:30 to 9; Fri/Sat 9:30 to 5; Sun 1 to 5
From Pgh: Take Ohio River Blvd (Route 65 North) from the North Side. When you enter Sewickley, watch on the right for a
small street that peels off and runs parallel to Route 65 for about a block. Follow it, turn right onto Broad Street, then
turn right onto Thorn. There is a parking lot behind the library as well as parking on the street in front..
Shaler North Hills Library
1822 Mt. Royal Blvd, Glenshaw 15116
412-486-0211
about 10 shelves: paper 50¢ (romance 10¢), hardcovers $1, children’s 15¢ to 50¢, tapes as marked, magazines 10¢
open Mon-Thu 9 to 9; Fri 9 to 6; Sat 10 to 5
From Pgh: cross Highland Pk Bridge; take 28 N to 8; take Etna exit. Go through Etna...road becomes
Mt. Royal Blvd. After the MIDDLE SCHOOL with all the blue glass, the library is on the right.
Sheraden Library (CLP)
720 Sherwood Ave, Pittsburgh 15204
412-331-1135
2 bookcases: paper 50¢, hardcovers $2, tapes as marked
open Tues/Thu 11 to 7; Wed 10 to 5; Fri/Sat 10 to 4
From Pgh: Ft. Pitt Bridge -- take the ramp to West Carson St and head down-river. Go under the West
End Bridge -- get into the left lane -- left through the Corliss tunnel. Follow Corliss Street (becomes
Chartiers Ave). Pass GREENWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL; at “STOP EXCEPT RIGHT TURN” sign bear right across
bridge. Watch for LANGLEY HIGH SCHOOL -- Sherwood Ave runs behind the school.
South Fayette Township Library
515 Millers Run Road, Morgan 15064
412- 257-8660
one bookcase, 6 or 7 shelves: donate what you wish (suggested minimum of 25¢)
open Mon-Thu 10 to 8; Sat 9 to 4
From Pgh: I-79S to the Bridgeville exit. Route 50 to Millers Run exit. The library is near the POST OFFICE, in
the Municipal Building.
South Side Library (CLP)
E. Carson & 22nd, Pittsburgh 15203
412-431-0505
3 shelves full: paper 50¢, trade paper $1, hardcovers $2, videos $1, magazines 25¢, children’s hardcovers $1
open Mon 12 to 7; Tues/Wed 10 to 5; Thu 12 to 7; Fri/Sat 12 to 3
From Pgh: out Forbes Avenue to the Birmingham Bridge; cross the bridge and turn right; you’re there.
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Springdale Free Public Library
331 School Street, Springdale 15144-1343
724- 274-9729
1 or 2 bookcases, sometimes more: paper 25¢ or 5/$1, trade 40¢, hardcovers 50¢, tapes $1, series romances 15/$2
open Mon/Wed/Thu noon to 8; Tues/Fri 10 to 5; Sat 9 to 4 (entrance doors are closed 15 minutes before closing time)
From Pgh: Highland Park Bridge; Rt. 28 N to the Harmarville exit. Go right to the second stop light; turn left.
Go to the 7th stop light (approx. 3 miles) and turn left up the hill (School Street).
Squirrel Hill Library (CLP)
5801 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh 15217
412-422-9650
54 shelf-feet: paper 50¢, trade paper $1, hardcovers $2
open Mon–Wed 10 to 7; Thu-Sat 10 to 5; Sun 1 to 5
From Pgh: out Forbes Avenue to Murray Avenue; the library is above the parking garage on the left. There is now an
elevator at the Forbes Avenue entrance, so it is not necessary to take wheelchairs up the ramp on Marlborough.
Upper St. Clair Township Library
1820 McLaughlin Run Rd, Upper St. Clair 15241
412-835-5540.
adults--3 rounders and a bookcase; children’s--1 bookcase: paper 50¢, trade paper $1, hardcovers as marked, children’s 10¢ to $2
open Mon-Thu 9:30 to 9; Fri/Sat 9:30 to 5
From Pgh: Fort Pitt Tunnel -- Banksville Rd exit -- about 3 miles, past DORMONT POOL to the “Y” at McFarland and Beverly -bear left onto McFarland and follow it to Washington Road. Right onto Washington Rd/Route 19 South.
OR Liberty Bridge and Tunnel straight onto West Liberty Avenue, which becomes Washington Road/Rte 19 S.
on route 19: follow past SOUTH HILLS VILLAGE -- to Orange Belt -- right, then 2 left turns. Library shares bldg with police & fire.
West End Library (CLP)
Wabash & Neptune, Pittsburgh 15220
412-921-1717
10 shelves: paper 50¢, trade $1,hardcovers $2, children’s hardcovers $1, magazines 25¢
open Tues/Thu 10 to 7; Wed, Sat 10 to 4
From Pgh: Ft. Pitt Bridge -- take the ramp to West Carson St and head down river to West End Circle.
Follow signs to Steuben Street. At the next light, watch for Wabash (next corner); go left to the bottom
of the hill; the library is red brick.
Western Allegheny Community Library
8042 Steubenville Pike, Oakdale 15071
724-695-8150
a shelf and a bin: paper 50¢, hardcovers $1, magazines 10¢
open Mon-Thu 10 to 8; Fri-Sat 10 to 4
From Pgh: Parkway West to 22/30 West/Weirton exit. 3 exits on 22/30 to Imperial exit; bear to the right. Take the
first left -- go between KINGS & MCDONALDS 1/4 mile to 2nd stop sign -- bear left up the road 50 yards.
Library is on the right.
Whitehall Borough Library
100 Borough Park Drive, Pittsburgh 15236
412-882-6622
a rounder and 12 shelves: paper 50¢, hardcovers $2, children’s 50¢, tapes $1
open Mon/Wed 1 to 9; Tues/Thu 9 to 9; Fri 1 to 5; Sat 9 to 5; Sun 1 to 4
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnel; 51 South 3.4 miles to Marylea (after PHAR-MOR and PNC BANK) and go left up the hill to
Brownsville Rd. Go right about 2 miles to Snyder. Turn left; at next corner go right onto Parkvue and immediately left
onto Southvue. Pass SNYDER PARK on the right. At the next stop sign go left on Wheaton, which becomes Borough Park Drive
and leads to the Borough Bldg/Library.
Wilkinsburg Public Library
605 Ross Avenue, Wilkinsburg 15221
about 200 paperbacks: 5/$1 -- on the second floor
open Mon/Wed 9 to 8; Tues/Thu 9 to 6; Fri/Sat 9 to 5
From Pgh: Parkway East to Wilkinsburg exit -- Penn Ave west to Hay St -- left 1 block to Ross.
412-244-2940
Woods Run Library (CLP)
1201 Woods Run Ave, Pittsburgh 15212
412-761-3730
stopped sales; getting ready for renovations
paper 50¢, hardcovers $1
open Mon/Wed 10 to 6; Tues/Thu 11 to 7; Sat 11 to 5
From Pgh: cross the 6th Street Bridge; follow Allegheny Circle around the Mall to the intersection
after the BIG WHITE CHURCH. Go right to the next light -- left onto North -- pass the YMCA and the GREEK
CHURCH to the stop light at Brighton. Go right and follow Brighton for 3 miles, passing OLIVER HIGH
and some cemeteries. At intersection with Woods Run, go right.
see page 9 for information about other libraries not shown here
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Used Book Stores
Alter, Harry
scholarly, rare, etc.
713 Mifflin Ave, Wilkinsburg 15221
412-244-9660
e-mail?
Bargain Books
1453 Potomac Ave, Dormont (Pgh 15216)
412-341-3838
PAPERBACK EXCHANGE -- gives 25% of cover price, charges 50%. Only half of your
Jack2837@aol.com
payment can be book credit; the rest must be cash. One room storefront. Paperbacks, with some current hard-backs
for rent. Romances, mystery, men’s action, current pop best-sellers, horror, science fiction, true crime, children’s, westerns.
open Mon-Sat 10 to 5
From Pgh: Liberty Tunnels, straight up West Liberty Avenue to Potomac; turn right; shop is at a corner about two
streets up, on the left.
Formerly The Book Rack
The Book Case
809 Blackstone Rd , Connellsville 15425-2901
724- 628-9181
near Fallingwater, Ohiopyle, and Nemacolin Woodlands
Has a small online inventory of 1250 books, consisting mostly of the more obscure and valuable titles. Online items are not viewable in the
store, but a 20% discount is offered to walk-in customers who wish to purchase an online listing. There are 20,000 titles in the store, a
mixture of soft and hardcover, with a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction, alphabetized and categorized. Their specialty, a large
mystery/suspense selection, also includes a subsection of cozy mysteries. They offer two-for-one trade on desired items, and do not require a
cash portion at this time. They also pay cash, usually half of the trade offer. In-store prices run from a minimum of $1.00 up to $6.00 with a
few higher priced items. Mass market pb's are generally half cover price. They also offer a bargain/ clearance rack, and a frequent shopper
punch card, with 10% back in books.
Open Tues 11 to 7; Wed-Sat 11 to 5
bookcase@zoominternet.net
www.biblio.com/bookstores/bookcase.html
or
www.abebooks.com/home/thebookcase
From Pgh: about 50 miles south in Fayette County. From the New Stanton Turnpike exit, take 119 S to Connellsville
(it becomes Blackstone Rd) and watch for the store on your left.
Book Experience
P.O. Box 1061, Latrobe 15850
The Book Loft
371 Lowhill Rd, Brownsville
has been closed – owner moved to West Virginia.
The Book Rack
724-785-8880
is now Bargain Books
Bradley’s Books
223 Fifth Ave, Downtown Pittsburgh
412-232-0950
Large storeroom; about 80% of their books are used hardcover best-sellers or publishers’ overstock, from $1.98 to $29.98
open Mon-Fri 9 to 6; Sat 10 to 5
no e-mail
From Pgh: store is in the basement of a building in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh.
Also at: 9th floor of Kaufmann’s Dept Store, Downtown Pgh
2019 Penn Avenue, Strip District, Pgh
Parkway Center Mall, Greentree
whether they have used books at these branches is not known.
Bryn Mawr-Vassar Book Store Inc
4612 Winthrop, Oakland (Pgh 15213)
(see the farewell e-mail on page 42)
OUT OF BUSINESS 10/29/05
By the Book
8 Hawley Ave, Bellevue (Pgh 15202-3121)
412-761-5640
is currently unable to give credit on books. Mainly used paperbacks, 50% of cover price or less; a 25 cent basket and a dollar shelf ;
hardcovers $2 to $10 (mostly). Mysteries, suspense and thrillers, and romance are the biggest sellers, but there is a little bit of everything.
Is building up the sci-fi and fantasy collection. Cash, checks with proper ID, and Visa, MC, and Discover. Will search for items.
open Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri 10-4, Sat 11-3
www.bythebookstore.com
tinybookstore@aol.com
From Pgh: Ft. Duquesne Bridge, follow signs to Ohio River Boulevard (Rte 65 North). Follow 65, turn right at sign for
Suburban General Hospital – right onto Lincoln – 3 blocks to Hawley, turn left onto Hawley.
Formerly Peek-a-Book.
Caliban Book Shop
410 S Craig St, Oakland (Pgh 15213)
scholarly, rare, etc.
open Mon-Sat 11 to 5:30; Sun 1:30 to 5:30
From Pgh: out Forbes Ave. past Pitt to Craig St; left on Craig.
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412-681-9111
Caliban@telerama.com
City Books
1111 East Carson St, South Side (Pgh 15203)
412-481-7555
scholarly, rare, etc.
open Mon-Sat 11 to 6 or later (call to check); Sun 1 to 5
citybooks@sprintmail.com
From Pgh: out Forbes Avenue to the Birmingham Bridge; cross the bridge and turn right; go about 11 blocks.
Crown Antiques & Collectibles
1018 Fifth Avenue, Pgh 15219
412-434-6425
used books through a large range of prices, condition, etc. Not organized – this is a treasure hunt. Call before going
to be sure that the person who knows prices will be there.
open Mon-Thu 11 to 6, Sun 12 to 5
crownantiques@msn.com
From Pgh: out Forbes Avenue past the ARMSTRONG TUNNEL. At the corner just before the PALUMBO CENTER, turn left.
Go two blocks down the hill and turn left onto Fifth Avenue. The shop is on the left as you head back toward downtown.
D. Richards, Bookman
314 Belle Isle Ave, Pgh 15226
business by appointment; “strong in Western Pennsylvania books”
412-531-5232
drichard@icubed.com
Drummer Boy Books
16 Matson Road, Ligonier 15658
724-238-7389
Mostly old and out-of-print books – 10,000 to 12,000 volumes. Sells online and by mail, etc.
drumboy@laurelweb.net
“usually there” but call before you go; the owners may be out buying books or enjoying their retirement
Duncan Comic Books and Accessories
1047 Perry Highway, Pgh 15237
412-635-0886
PAPERBACK EXCHANGE. A huge number of comic books, but has been increasing the book collection and now has about
25,000 volumes. Has a good Science Fiction book collection, with a fine selection of golden oldies. Also mystery,
classics, and horror. See also the Comic And Collectibles Show in early October (page 20)
www.duncancomics.com
open Mon, Thu, Sat 1 to 9; Wed 1 to 11; Fri 1 to 9, Sun 1 to 5; Tues maybe 1-9 -- call
duncanbooks@aol.com
From Pgh: Parkway North, Perry Highway exit, go about 3 miles; it’s on the left next to Dairy Queen.
Eide’s Entertainment
1121 Penn Ave, Pgh 15222-4205
412-261-0900
Three floors of comics and magazines; one corner of Science Fiction and some bargain paperbacks upstairs.
open Mon-Thu 9:30 to 7:00; Fri 9:30 to 9:00; Sat 9 to 6:30; Sun 10 to 5:30
eides@eides.com
From Pgh: near the corner of Penn “behind” the Greyhound Bus station near 10th Street.
Eljay’s Used Books
1309 E Carson St, South Side (Pgh 15203-1509)
412-381-7444
More hard- than soft-cover. Paperbacks include good collections in science fiction, horror, classics, “a few” mysteries.
1/2 cover price with a minimum of $1.50 and a maximum of $2.50
open Mon -Thu 11 to 8; Fri/Sat 11 to 10; Sun noon to 5
eljaysbks@yahoo.com
From Pgh: out Forbes Avenue to the Armstrong Tunnels; turn right. Go through the Tunnel and across the
10th St Bridge; turn left and go 3 blocks
Gibson's Book Collection
7119 Church Ave., Ben Avon (Pgh 15202)
412-761-5190
In June, 2005, Samuel Gibson opened a bookstore to sell two thirds of the 21,000 books he has collected over 70 years.
Many of the books are priced at $5 each; many of the prices are negotiable. The 14,000 books for sale include many first editions
and rare books, which are priced appropriately. See page 35 for the Tribune Review article about the grand opening.
open Tues 6 to 9; Thu 1 to 5; Sat 10 to 2; and by appointment
sngibson35@hotmail.com
From Pgh: Ft. Duquesne Bridge, follow signs to Ohio River Boulevard (Rte 65 North). Follow 65 past the big BELLEVUE sign;
go about a mile to Dickson Street. Turn right up Dickson; two blocks up, turn left onto Church. The store is in a purple
building in the second block.
Half Price Books
4932 McKnight Rd, Pittsburgh 15237-3408
412-369-0860
mostly used books at 50% of cover price. Some tapes/CD’s/publisher’s overstock new books. Buys books, but does not state a rate up front.
The right rear corner of the store has bargains-- 25¢ to $2, with most paperbacks at $1.
open Mon-Thu 10 to 10; Fri/Sat 10 to 11; Sun 10 to 8
www.halfpricebooks.com
From Pgh: Parkway North to McKnight Road exit. Follow McKnight to “just before Ross Park Mall”. Store is a
stand-alone building on the right, up a steep blacktop driveway.
Half Price Books
The Pointe, Robinson Township (Pgh 15438)
412-494-0775
as for the sister store, above. Bargains are at the left in the back of the store.
open Mon-Thu 9 to 10; Fri/Sat 9 to 11; Sun 10 to 8
www.halfpricebooks.com
From Pgh: Parkway West to the Robinson Town Center Road exit. At the end of the ramp, go left. As you follow
the road through The Pointe (about 2 traffic lights). Half Price Books is on the right in the same strip mall as Kinko’s.
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Half Price Books
South Hills Village Square Mall, Pittsburgh
412-835-3110
as for the sister stores, above. Bargains are in the back right-hand corner.
open Mon-Sat 10 to 10; Sun 10 to 8
www.halfpricebooks.com
From Pgh: Liberty Bridge and Tunnel; follow through Dormont and Mt. Lebanon until the main avenue
becomes Route 19. Continue until you see the Galleria Mall on the right. As you go up the hill you will pass a traffic
light; at the next light, go left. The South Hills Village Square Mall is on the right. Pass KOHL’S; keep going to the
“bottom half” of the Mall, near TOYS ‘R’ US .
Hugh Kerr Rare Books
275 Perry Hwy, Harmony 16037
Jen’s Used Book Den
341 Schlemmer Road, Rural Valley 16249
724-525-9994
general used bookstore, good selection, about 50% paperbacks. Specializes in 1st Editions in mystery, romance
and historical fiction, and in books on local history, biography & nature. Credit given on better books - no set amount.
webpage: http://www.jensusedbookden.com/ ABE
or
webpage: http://www.abebooks.com/home/JENSDEN/
open by appointment only or by e-mail
email correspondence: jenzbooks@alltel.net
From Pgh: take Rt. 28 north to Route 85, go east about 15 miles (call for more detailed directions)
Margaret Sell’s Used Books
196 Sell Lane, Derry 15627
724-694-8600
Large selection of hardcovers and paperback books… all different kinds, all different prices.
open Tues-Sat 10 to 5
no e-mail
From Pgh: Parkway East to the Forest Hills exit. Follow Ardmore Blvd (Rte 30) to Latrobe; go toward Ligonier.
At Loyalhanna Bridge go left over bridge onto 217 North. Stay on Rte 217 for 6 or 7 miles. Watch for a little gray building
on the right in Millwood…sign across the road says “used books”.
Patty Weir’s Paperbacks
544 S. Main, Greensburg 15601-3017
724-836-6009
Buys, sells, trades: books, CD’s, puzzles, videos… 5 rooms, over 150,000 books, categorized and alphabetized.
PAPERBACK EXCHANGE -- gives 25% of cover, charges 50%. Hardcovers are individually priced beginning at $4.
open Mon-Wed/Fri 10 to 6; Sat 12 to 5
no e-mail
From Pgh: Parkway East to the Forest Hills exit. Follow Ardmore Blvd (Route 30) to the New Stanton/Connellsville exit.
At the red light at MCDONALD’S and BURGERKING, turn left. Go 4 stoplights; the store is on the corner.
Peek-a-Book
is now By the Book
Reads, Ink Bookshop
171 Washington Ave, Vandergrift 15690
724-567-7236
Over 20,000 used, out-of-print and rare books in most major categories. Also, a large selection of bookends and book curios.
open Wed-Sat noon to 6, and by appointment.
no e-mail
From Pgh: from the Northside, take Route 28 North to Freeport, Rte 356 South to Rt. 56 East into Vandergrift.
from Downtown, etc., take the Parkway East to the final exit on Rte 22 (William Penn Highway). Take Rte 286, which
automatically turns into Rte 380. Exit to Rte 66 North into Vandergrift.
Robinson Booksellers
355 S. Pacific Ave, Pittsburgh 15224-2346
phone has been disconnected (per call 2/19/05). No further information.
412-363-1073
Sacred Heart of Jesus Store
4515 Liberty Avenue, Bloomfield (Pgh 15224)
412-683-4001
buys and sells used books of interest to Catholics
open Mon-Fri 10:30 to 5; Sat 10:30 to 3:30
ImmaculataBooks@aol.com
From Pgh: take Liberty Avenue out of town past the BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE. The shop is on the left a few blocks past the bridge.
Sandy’s Books
sandysbooks@yahoo.com
Now specializes in antiquarian books via phone and online. Always buying.
724-222-5227
Townsend Booksellers
4612 Henry St, Oakland (Pittsburgh 15213)
412-682-8030
Over 25,000 used, rare, out-of-print and scholarly books. Over 100 categories including local history, children's, social
sciences, art, sciences, technical, etc. From reading copies to collectors books. Always buying good books.
open Mon-Sat 10 to 6
townsendbooksellers@earthlink.net
www.townsendbooksellers.com
From Pgh: out Forbes Ave. past Pitt to Craig St; left on Craig – 3 blocks to Henry. Turn right -- shop is in a house
on the right in the first block.
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Tucker Books
stopped online sales; may be retiring completely
book searches and sales via mail, phone, and online. Libraries appraised.
412-521-0249
Twice Sold Tales
5911 Smithfield St, McKeesport 15135-1138
412-754-1617
About 80% paperbacks. PAPERBACK EXCHANGE: gives 25% of cover price, charges 50%, but only half of a
purchase can be paid with book credit -- cash is required for the rest.
open Mon 11 to 7; Tues-Sat 11 to 4
twicesoldtales@cs.com
From Pgh: Parkway East to the Forest Hills exit; take Rte 30 East to Rte 48 South, which becomes Rte 148; cross
the Boston Bridge and immediately turn left onto Smithfield. The store is about 3/10 mile on the left.
Used Books, Rocks and Crafts
Route 910 (P.O.Box 633), Indianola 15051
rjkpfs@hotmail.com
As of 8/4/05, they wrote: "Our store is currently open for internet sales only -- we list on ABE (Advanced Book Exchange) and
Amazon.com, with about 17, 900 books currently listed, and over 50,000 books in the store. We do hope to reopen to the public sometime
in the future."
Village Book Store
1730 Greensburg Pike, North Versailles 15137-1667
412-824-0266
“a little of everything”, mostly paperbacks. Prices paid for books vary by condition but he does not take books with other
used bookstores’ names stamped in them or anything dog-eared or tired looking. Paperbacks sell for “50¢ to 5.00”,
mostly 50% of cover price.
open Tues-Sat 11 to 7
no e-mail
From Pgh: Parkway East to the Forest Hills exit. Go out Ardmore Boulevard (Route 30) to GREAT VALLEY SHOPPING
CENTER and WALMART. The store is across from Walmart in the middle of a small strip mall.
W.K. Graham Books
875 Sebring Rd., Beaver 15009
phone has been disconnected (per call 2/19/05). No further information.
OUT OF BUSINESS:
(If you know anything different, please let me know)
Bethel Book Barter
The Book Loft
Books ‘N Stuff
Book Tree
The Catholic Store
Days Gone By Used Book Shoppe
Eye of Horus
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Heads Together/Bookworm
Hocus Pocus
Levitske Brothers
Mandala Books
McCreight, Mildred
Paperbacks Etc.
Read A Rama
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Robinson Booksellers
Skledar’s
Stop, Book & Listen
Three Penny Books
W.K. Graham Books
Yesterday’s Books
The clippings about Gibson's
bookstore took up too much
space and I couldn't convert
the SaleList to PDF format
with it included.
You can link to it separately
on the Word page.
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Naturally you’re out of
BOOK SPACE
Everyone is always out of
BOOK SPACE
If you’re not out of
BOOK SPACE
You’re probably not worth knowing
-- Roger of MARTIN, 1979
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How to Donate Books
Don't leave donated materials on the sale shelves. It screws up the system a lot.
Give them to a library staff member or a Friends of the Library volunteer, who can also give you a tax receipt.
Shoot Your Own Dog
In the classic frontier tale Old Yeller, the beloved hound is bitten while fighting off a rabid wolf who is attacking the hero’s mother and
sister. The boy is devastated when his mother says Old Yeller must be shot to prevent spreading the deadly disease, but he forces himself
to be a man, put aside sentiment, and do what is needed. Later his father helps him to see that “that’s how life is a part of the time…A man
can’t afford to waste all the good part, worrying about the bad parts”. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.
So, here’s what you gotta do. When you pack up donations of used books and magazines to donate to the Library, please Shoot Your Own
Dog. Get rid of the books that have no future; don’t take them to the Library for execution. It’s too hard on volunteers' souls.
Remember, Printing it Doesn't Make it Sacred
Anything photocopied will be thrown out immediately. Supplemental readings from classes, texts used in in-service training, anything your
broker sends you in the mail, CATALOGS, the complete list of alumni from your college or members of your professional organization . . .
they've served their purpose. Let them go. Sure, there may be people who are looking for just that information, but they are probably
looking on the Internet.
NO INSTRUCTION MANUALS for anything more esoteric than a microwave – and that manual better have recipes in it.
Watch Out for Infection
MILDEW IS ALIVE. If your books are damp, smelly, or have dark dots and splotches, they are not only unmarketable, they are dangerous
to other books. They must be thrown away immediately, and the library has to pay for trash collection, so it is unkind to donate them.
Appearance Counts
What makes a book pleasant to hold? Flat pages, strong binding, no water damage, paper that doesn't flake, no smell, no stickiness or
grime, a spine with few crease lines – these are all basic to most people's enjoyment of the physical experience of holding a book. It is
possible to overlook some problems if the book is very special, but be honest – would you lend it to your pickiest friend?
Please stack donations in a box or a paper bag.
Plastic bags, especially trash bags, do awful things to the books. Once books are bent, they're dead.
Know What You are Donating
Check boxes that have been packed for a long time to be sure there is nothing in them by mistake. Finding old photos that can't be returned
is traumatic. Live spiders are scary. On the other hand, my two best paring knives were found in boxes of books (months apart!)
Some Things Just Don't Sell
NO TEXTBOOKS. If they are older than two or three years, nobody wants to buy them. If they are newer, you should take them to a
college bookstore or one of the used textbook stores near a college campus. You can make some money, and the book is more likely to
reach the right audience. The exceptions are items with unique features. We had a chemistry textbook written by Nobel Laureate Linus
Pauling … that was interesting. We had no problem selling a fifth grade health/hygiene text from 1910; it was fascinating. If a textbook is
useful as a reference book because of an excellent glossary or an appendix with extraordinarily well organized information, attach a note
about its special features. If it isn't worth the time to do that, why are you giving it to us?? NO ENCYCLOPEDIAS – nobody buys them.
Would you: Buy based on Consumer Reports studies from 1995? Stay at a hotel recommended by a guide book from 1975? Verify bets
about “world records” with a Guinness Book from 1980? Then look in our FREE box; we can’t find many people who will buy these
things, so that’s why we say NO OUTDATED MAGAZINES, TRAVEL BOOKS, PRICE LISTS FOR COLLECTORS, ETC. unless
they are so old that they are of historical interest. NOBODY wants to read about which mutual funds to buy last year.
and Some Things Shouldn't Sell
This is a notice found inside many
paperbacks.
Books with the front covers ripped off go
straight into the trash, no matter how badly we
want to read them ourselves.
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“I would be most happy
if my children grew up
to be
the kind of people
who think
decorating consists of
building enough
bookshelves.”
--- Anna Quindlen
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from an e-mail dated August 26, 2005:
To our valued dealer patrons:
The Friends of the Mt. Lebanon Public Library are pleased to invite you to attend our first annual Rare Book Auction, to be held in
conjunction with our Twice Sold Tales used book sale. This auction will feature 30+ valuable books that we have received as donations.
Registration is required, and I have attached a registration form for your use (in both jpg and powerpoint format). Registrations will be
accepted from now until the start of the auction, and, since space is limited, will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. We are
asking for a nominal registration fee of $5, which will be credited toward any purchase that you make at the auction.
Sometime during the next month, a complete list and descriptions of the books that will be auctioned will be posted on the library's web site,
at www.einetwork.net/mtlebanon/friendsbooks.html. The books will also be on display during the week of the sale. Each book will also be
assigned a "Buy Me Now" price at which it could be purchased during the week of the sale but prior to the start of the auction.
A partial list of the books that will be available includes:
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Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand. 1957, 1st edition, 1st printing, with DJ
The Further Adventures of the One-Eyed Poacher, by Edmund Ware Smith 1st edition, limited, numbered and signed, no DJ
From Here to Eternity, by James Jones, 1951, 1st edition with DJ
Once there was a War, by John Steinbeck, 1958, with DJ
Franny and Zooey, by J. D. Salinger, 1961, 1st edition with DJ
Black's Law Dictionary, 1933, 3rd edition
Forbes Field 60th Birthday - 1909-1969 Pittsburgh Pirates Picture Album
Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, by J. M. Barrie, 1927 (UK Edition)
Signed modern first editions by Nora Roberts, P. D. James, Barbara Taylor Bradford, Joan Collins, John Updike, James Patterson,
Nelson deMille and others.
I thank you for your past business, and hope that you choose to attend our sale and take advantage of our new offerings, including the Rare
Book Auction. If you have any questions, please contact me at kemanne@msn.com,
or Joan Riggs, Auction Chair, at jmr607@hotmail.com.
Sincerely,
Anne Kemerer
Co-Chair – Friends of the Mt. Lebanon Public Library Used Book Sale
from an e-mail dated 10/7/2005:
To our faithful customers,
It’s with much regret that we announce that the Bryn Mawr-Vassar Bookstore is closing its doors for good at the end
of October. There were a number of factors leading to this decision, but primarily it seems that the day of the small
used bookstore is past – we just can’t compete with the convenience and broad selection of internet book dealers.
We’ll certainly miss our store and all of you! But after 33 years we’re calling it a day.
Meanwhile, October will be a month of great bargains! For the first two weeks (Wednesday, October 5 through
Saturday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 12 through Saturday, October 15), every book in the store will be 50%
off. Sales will escalate during the two weeks after that (details to be announced). We hope all of you find the time to
come in!
Sincerely,
Alison Huettner
Vice President, Bryn Mawr-Vassar Bookstore
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