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Welcome. We are pleased that you are
interested in our Used Book Shops.
Looking to buy or donate rare books?
The Friends
of Ferguson Used Book Shops encourages patrons to donate books that may
have collectible value. All donations are 100% tax deductible.
Our three-tier
collectibles cataloging system ensures that The Ferguson Library obtains
maximum value for these donations and that collectors
can easily find titles they are seeking.
How can I help?
The Friends would love to train you to identify,
research and price collectible books. To volunteer, or
to discuss a donation, contact the Friends at 203-351-8278.
How does the cataloging system work?
Books with possible collectible value are researched and categorized as
follows:
1.
Those with the least value are sold in the shops or at
our Collectibles Sales in the Main Library lobby the first weekend of
each month (check our schedule below).
2.
Moderately valued books are available at the Friends
Used Book Shops at the Main Library in downtown Stamford. Books in this category can be
seen on display in the shop or call 203-351-8278 for an appointment.
3.
Highly valuable books are consigned to professional
book dealers and may be sold at auction or online. However, they are
available to customers who make an appointment to view them.
 About our prices: We try to verify edition,
condition and other pricing information about each book, then set our
prices at roughly 20-35% the average retail price. Since we have a
responsibility to the public and feel we have priced reasonably, our
prices are set and not subject to negotiation. Thanks for your
understanding. Friends members get a 10%
discount off the purchase price plus 10% off their Starbucks purchases at
the Main Library.
About the Friends of Ferguson Library: We are an all-volunteer
organization, 100% of our materials are donated and all proceeds go to
support the programs and activities of the Friends and the Ferguson
Library, Stamford, CT’s public library system. To help us
to continue to improve the shops and to serve our community:
- We invite you to Join the Friends.
- We thank you for your
continued donations of books and
music.
- If you are a dealer,
collector or just hopelessly addicted to books (vice or a virtue?)
we invite you to register
for our email alerts so we can notify you about special shipments
that might interest you.
Collectible Sale Schedule - 2007 / 2008
The
Collectible Sale is held in the Main Library lobby during regular library hours.
2007
Friday thru Sunday, October 5-6-7
Friday thru Sunday, November 2-3-4
Friday thru Sunday, December 7-8-9
2008
Friday thru Sunday, January 4-5-6
Friday thru Sunday, February 1-2-3
Friday thru Sunday, March 7-8-9
Friday thru Sunday April 4-5-6
Friday thru Sunday, May 2-3-4
Friday thru Sunday, June 6-7-8
Friday thru Sunday, July 11-12-13
Friday thru Sunday, August 1-2-3
Friday thru Sunday, September 5-6-7
Friday thru Sunday, October 3-4-5
Friday thru Sunday, November 7-8-9
Friday thru Sunday, December 5-6-7
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