Thousands of St. Louis area residents have been finding new friends in old books at the YMCA Bookfair for 33 years, and that tradition continues August 17-22, 2012 at the Kennedy Recreation Complex.
Started in 1978 by a group of dedicated Y volunteers, the YMCA Bookfair has grown into a massive, six-day event for book lovers. More than 1 million books, records, CDs and magazines will be on display at the six-day book fair. To date, the YMCA Bookfair has raised more than $1.5 million for Y initiatives, including YMCA Community Literacy and youth programs.
Volunteers are currently needed for sorting and pricing shifts at the Historic Cardonelet, 600 Loughborough Avenue and during the bookfair, August 17-22 at the Kennedy Recreation Complex, 6050 Wells Road, 63128. Y branches across the St. Louis area will be accepting book donations through early August. Information on the Book Fair and volunteer opportunities is available at www.ymcabookfair.org. Please contact carondelet@ymcastlouis.org or call our hotline 314-353-4960 for more information. Don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook.