UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The American Association of University Women (AAUW) State College branch will hold its 61st annual used book sale May 13-16 at the Penn State Snider Agricultural Arena on the University Park campus, located diagonally across from Beaver Stadium at the corner of East Park Avenue and Fox Hollow Road.

The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily on May 13-15, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 16.

The books offered at the event are donated by local community members in the 10 months prior to the sale. AAUW State College members and community volunteers have been sorting and processing the books in that time.

An estimated 200,000 books are for sale. Books are priced to sell, and sorted into 30 different categories. The children's section alone boasts over 25,000 books. Other popular sections are fiction, literature, biography, art, collectors, history, mysteries, hobbies, and sports.

In keeping with Penn State regulations, no more than 450 people will be allowed in the arena at any one time. Monday, May 15, will be half-price day, and Tuesday, May 16, is bag day, when a bag of books may be purchased for $8.

With 2022 book sale proceeds, AAUW State College awarded approximately 20 local grants totaling more than $50,000 to groups who in some way reflect the AAUW mission to advance equity for women and girls. STEM programs for girls, literacy, and self-esteem are key focuses. In addition, the group awards three to four major undergraduate scholarships each year to returning adult women students.

Cash, checks and major credit cards will be accepted. Parking is free. This event is a major recycling effort, starting with accepting book donations that might have otherwise been headed for the landfill. Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own cloth shopping bags.

Learn more by visiting the AAUW State College website or email questions to info@aauwstatecollege.org.