The 25th anniversary of the annual Red Cross Book Fair will be held October 2-7, 2008 at the Monroe County Fairgrounds, Commercial Building West. Donations of used books, magazines, DVDs, videos, LPs, CDs, cassette tapes, maps, games, puzzles, and sheet music can be brought to Red Cross (411 E. 7th Street) on any work day. These items are collected throughout the year, categorized, and marked with bargain prices for the October event.
This year we are asking especially for donations of children's books, games and puzzles, which are very popular at our annual fair.
The book fair is the Monroe County Chapter’s biggest annual fundraiser, accounting for most of the chapter’s yearly income.
We are currently seeking book fair volunteers to help with the following tasks:
- Book sorters & packers
- Book pickups
- Online sales
- Book drop-off events (April and July)
- Book Fair event set up and tear down
Contact the Monroe County Chapter of the American Red Cross at (812) 332-7292 for information about how you can help.
You can also check out our Book Fair Blog at:
http://redcrossbookfair.blogspot.com
2008 Schedule
Thursday, Oct. 2
2—9 p.m.
$10 at the door
Friday, Oct. 3
10 a.m.—6 p.m.
Free admission
Saturday, Oct. 4
10 a.m.—6 p.m.
Free admission; half-Price books all day
Sunday, Oct. 5
10 a.m.—6 p.m.
Free admission; Bag-It Day
Monday, Oct. 6
10 a.m.—6 p.m.
Free admission; Half-Price Bag-It Day
Tuesday, Oct. 7
12—5 p.m.
Free Book Day; donations welcome
Look for commemorative Monroe County Chapter book bags and event t-shirts for our Silver Anniversary Book Fair in 2008!
Borders Drop-off - April 19
Borders Books & Music and WFIU are hosting a book drop-off to
benefit the Monroe County Chapter of the American Red Cross on
Saturday, April 19 from 9:00am – 12:00 noon in front of
Borders, 2634 E. 3rd St. The Red Cross is collecting used books,
CDs, LPs, tapes, maps, sheet music, games and puzzles for its
annual Book Fair to be held this year on October 2-7, 2008.
Donors are asked to please bring items in boxes if possible. To
celebrate our 25th Anniversary of the Red Cross Book Fair we are
offering our commemorative book bag at the Drop-off and at the
Chapter House for only $5.00.