From Berks Book Bonanza
Many in the local community and beyond were excited to see Berks Book Bonanza return full force, and sale numbers reflect those sentiments. The wildly successful five-day book sale raised $140,000, marking the highest-grossing sale in the organization’s history. Thousands of visitors turned out throughout the event, with Sunday alone drawing more than 1,800 shoppers eager to browse the collection of donated materials.
“We are absolutely thrilled with the results of this year’s sale,” said Judy Ellsworth, Berks Book Bonanza vice-president. “We are incredibly grateful to the donors, shoppers, and volunteers who helped make it such a tremendous success. We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the County of Berks for generously providing the space that allows us to collect, organize, and hold such a large-scale event. We could not have achieved this milestone without the support of our community and our generous host.”
Berks Book Bonanza is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is supported entirely by volunteers. This year, the organization will distribute $50,000 each to its two supporting nonprofits, Friends of Berks County Public Libraries and the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Reading Branch. Proceeds are reinvested into the Berks County community through donations to each public library location and educational scholarships for women. Leftover funds will be set aside for ongoing and future expenses.
Sale organizers look to resume collections once again this fall at 400 E. Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton. Donations for the next sale will be accepted on Mondays and Tuesdays, from Sept. 14 to Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon, with the exception of Monday holidays. Additional evening hours will be available on Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m.
