McGill Bookfair Book Collection
Right now as you are clearing out closets and sorting bookshelves, think about donating all those books so money can go to a great cause. Every Tuesday and Thursday until Sept. 15, you can drop books off at Redpath Hall, 3461 McTavish St on the McGill Campus.
The McGill Book Fair, held each autumn in Redpath Hall, offers buyers tens of thousands of used books, French and English, in categories ranging from architecture to zoology. In addition to volumes old and new, the Book Fair also offers CDs, LPs, DVDs, and sheet music. One room is devoted exclusively to art and architecture, and another to old and rare books.
The Book Fair is organized and run entirely by volunteers. All proceeds are used to support McGill scholarships. Since its inception in 1971, the Book Fair has raised over $1.5-million. In 2010, the annual Book Fair donation to the University was $75,000.
Location: McGill University, Redpath Hall
(east side of McTavish Street, one block north of Sherbrooke)
Tel: 514-898-8105
Days of drop off: Tues & Thurs until Sept 15
Dates of bookfair: Tues Oct 18-20
http://www.mcgill.ca/bookfair/