Sawyer Free Library Arthur Ryan Book Sale
Date and Time
Friday Sep 22, 2023
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Preview for Booksellers: Friday, September 21, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Open to public, Saturday, September 22, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 23, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location
Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
Fees/Admission
Free
Contact Information
Beth Pocock
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Description
From September 21 to 23, Sawyer Free Library in Gloucester will host a Book Sale featuring the extensive collection of over 2,000 titles donated by Arthur F. Ryan, the celebrated film executive, art collector, and philanthropist to benefit Gloucester's public library. The collection is filled with a diverse range of literary gems primarily consisting of mint-condition hardbacks related to art and art history, bestselling fiction, English mysteries, and business.
The Book Sale is scheduled to take place from September 21 to 23rd. The event will kick off on Thursday, September 21, with an exclusive preview for booksellers and Friends of the Sawyer Free Library. This preview event offers a unique chance for avid collectors and supporters to get a first look at the collection. On Friday, September 22, the Book Sale will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., followed by a final opportunity on Saturday, September 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For more information visit, sawyerfreelibrary.org or 978-325-5500.