Planned Parenthood is pleased to announce its 41st annual Mary Jane McCord Book Sale, named in memory of one of our longest-serving and most dedicated volunteers. The sale returns to the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Warren Hall, located at Las Positas Road and Highway 101 in Santa Barbara. The used book sale is the largest in the Tri-Counties, offering nearly 200,000 books from current best sellers to antiquarian treasures in over 50 categories.
“Thanks to our generous donors and enthusiastic volunteers, our 41st annual book sale will be the best ever,” says Anne Diamond, Book Sale Chairperson. “There are books from every category for every avid reader, collector, and dealer. We offer an outstanding selection of cookbooks, science fiction and fantasy, mysteries, recent and best sellers and coffee table/gift books. Our children’s book section in enormous, plus we have music and video CDs and DVDs, travel guides (and juicy fiction to read when you get there!). If you can think of it, we have it!! We are known for our quality, selection, great prices and organization.”
The event kicks off with a special opening night reception on Thursday, September 17th, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For a $25 admission fee, book lovers and collectors can enjoy wine, appetizers and first choice of thousands of titles.
The regular sale, which is free to the public, begins September 18th and runs through September 27th. Additional books are displayed daily. For more information call (805) 722-1527(805) 722-1527, or visit booksale.ppsbvslo.org.
Proceeds from this 10-day event help support Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo Counties. This non-profit organization provides family planning, responsible sexuality education and preventive health care throughout the tri-counties.
Hours:
Opening night reception: Thursday, September 17, 5-9 pm
Regular Sale - September 18-27 - Free Admission
Friday 9/18, 10 am – 8 pm
Saturdays (9/19 & 26) 10 am – 8 pm
Sundays (9/20 & 27) 10 am – 6 pm
Monday - Friday 9/21-25, 12 – 8 pm — most books half-price!
As the most trusted provider of reproductive health care, Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo Counties (PPSBVSLO) promotes the ability of all individuals to lead fulfilled lives, build healthy families, and make informed decisions, through high-quality health services, education, and advocacy.
Our doctors and nurses provide a wide variety of essential health services, including life-saving cancer screenings, birth control, STD testing and treatment, and well-women exams.
Last year more than 36,000 women, men and teens made over 65,000 visits to PPSBVSLO’s five tri-county health centers.
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