BOOKS, BOOKS AND BOOKS - AT SUPER CHEAP PRICES

Annually around May, the Friends of Montreal libraries organize a book sale to the public. As stated in their website, the sale’s objectives are to extend the useful life of these books, help spread the joy of reading, and allow Montréal citizens to develop their personal libraries, at a minimum price. Amounts collected at this sale will be reinvested in the funding of animation activities in Montréal public libraries.

The bulk of the books and magazines on sale come from Montréal public libraries. Most documents on sale are in French, but they usually showcase between 12,000 and 15,000 English books. They may also have foreign language books, and a few audio tapes, CDs, CD-ROMs, and DVDs.

This year 2010, the sale will last from 1 to 9 May, 1pm-7pm, at Aréna Etienne-Desmarteau, 3430 Bellechasse Street (two blocks East of St. Michel Blvd.). You can find thousands of used books, magazines, etc. here at amazingly cheap prices:

• $1.00: Adult’s books, comic books, and if applicable, CDs, CD-ROMs, and DVDs.
• $0.50: Children’s books, and audio tapes.
• $0.25: Journals and magazines.

I really fall in love with this annual book sale and definitely mark down my calendar for a bike ride there to scoop the good books for Mew at the first day of sale. If you live on Montreal island, it is really worth visiting this book sale.

Here is their 2010 book sale poster: