AAUW is the oldest women’s organization in the USA. Our mission is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. We have general meetings and various interest groups. Our major fundraiser is our annual used book sale.
All members, even new ones, are encouraged to participate as board members, group chairs, convention attendees, and book sale workers, in order to get the most out of the AAUW experience.
The Somerset Hills AAUW Used Book Sale has been a part of our community for 65 years. This is our only Branch fundraiser and a wonderful service project to our community. We usually collect over $25,000 for our AAUW scholarships, our local libraries and our other supported charities. Hopefully, we’ll do it again this year. 100% of the money raised after expenses goes to charity. It is a terrific way to recycle used books and to foster camaraderie of fellow book enthusiasts!
Location: Bernardsville Middle School, Seney Drive
Book Donation Dates and Times:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO MOVE AND SORT BOOKS starting July 23rd. High School students will receive Community Service credits.
Sale Dates and Times:
Book prices will remain the same as last year. Books, both hardback and paperback, in the main room will be sold at $1.00. Children’s books vary in price. On the first day, Thursday, there will be a 25% premium on books in the main room. Rare and choice books in the separate room managed by Beryl Hunter are priced individually and are not subject to the first day 25% premium. There is no admission charge to attend our book sale. However, admission numbers will be passed out to determine entry order for the long line that always forms on the morning of the first day of the sale starting at 9:00 am.
For more information about the book sale or book collection, please contact Bonnie at 908-647-2791 or bonniegould@verizon.net.