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Seymour's and The Book Sales

Semi-Annual Book Sale

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Guy Dicarlo,
Vice President, Book Sales

The most recent semi-annual book sale in April surpassed all others in sales and attendance. With over 1,000 attendees to select from more than 13,000 books, the final sales figure was $10, 325.

On Saturday, over 80 buyers waited in the library parking lot for the doors to open for Bag Day to be the first to squeeze as many books as possible into 314 grocery bags! Blanket advertising in local newspapers drew huge crowds to our sale.

Thanks to the many volunteers who set up the sale and who continued to organize and staff the five day event. Don’t miss the ever popular “Beach Read” paperback sale in June.

 

 

Seymour's Bookstore

seymoursign SEYMOUR'S BOOKSTORE
Phone: 904-273-3990

HOURS:
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY  10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. THURSDAY & FRIDAY 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.     SATURDAY  10:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  
CLOSED SUNDAY
Bring your tote bags and fill ‘em up with books.  Books from Seymour’s are used, but they look like new! When you buy in Seymour's Bookstore all the money goes to the Friends of the Library, and ultimately, to our Library.

GENTLY READ BOOKS

Each year brings new thrills to the existence of our volunteer bookstore, Seymour’s. It is fascinating to watch the store grow in many ways. It is as though we are watching our favorite child or grandchild progress to adulthood. The store is filled with gently read books which promise a magnitude of adventures that can be ours through reading. We are constantly trying to increase the number of library patrons who will stop in the store to share those adventures through reading.

One of our methods to entice folks into the store is a cart outside our main door that holds books marked $2, as are at least 80% of the books inside the store. First timers ask, “How much is this?” When told $2, a look of surprise that turns to delight fills their faces. Our ever helpful and knowledgeable volunteer asks if they can be of service and make recommendations that would intrigue the patron. You will likely hear the volunteer say “Yes, I’ve read that book and it is very good, you would like it!”

The majority of our daily 20-25 patrons are women, so it follows that many of the book categories are selected to draw their attention. One category that is difficult to keep well stocked is children’s books. Men are not shy but do not seem to visit Seymour’s as often as the ladies. Our most frequent male visitors are retired, and tend to drop in when not playing golf, tennis or working around their homes. Yet, they are also avid readers.

You may have noticed that there are fewer and fewer small bookstores - the places where you could listen to soothing music and browse through the shelves at your leisure. We have tried to replace that comfortable, intimate feeling, including the music. We hope that Seymour's will enable you to find the enjoyable books that will satisfy your need for literary companionship.

ABOUT OUR BOOK BUGGY

You have found the donation bins outside Seymour’s, which is good. Unfortunately, some books are being carelessly thrown in, which is not good. Please be more cautious and place the books gently in the bin – or better, bring your gently used books into the store. And please help save your back (and ours.) Those huge moving boxes are great for light things, but not for books. If possible, please bring in your books in plastic bags or liquor boxes. ABC Liquors is very accommodating about giving out empty boxes. Remember, you’ve treated your books gently up to now, so handle them with care on their final journey to Seymour’s. Thanks.

OUR BOOKS DON’T HAVE MEASLES!

The new little red dots at the tops of the book spines are our “high tech” method of inventory control. Soon you’ll see yellow, green and blue dots – none of which signify measles or any other ailment. We want to keep the books fresh on the shelf for you.

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND

" I bought several gift certificates at Christmas for friends and they were delighted with them. I think it would make a great gift for any occasion. People really enjoy them." - Paula Hellman Ask us about our Gift Certificates. They are a great gift idea for any season, holiday, or birthday.

HOW TO DONATE BOOKS

Seymour’s receives donations every day --- anywhere from 1 to 300 books. People move, a relative dies, a parent decides her 18-year-college-freshman is not going to read his/her kiddie books any more. We especially love those giant art books, biographies, great children’s books, non-fiction books relating to animals, cooking, health, travel, finance, military, spiritual, reference, psychology, the theater. Best of all? We love books published in the current year, which we typically sell for $8.

What Do We Accept?
Books in good to mint condition in small or medium-sized boxes or grocery bags.  Call 273-3990 for pickup.

ART BIOGRAPHIES CHILDRENS BOOKS COOKBOOKS FICTION GARDENING
LARGE PRINT MYSTERIES POCKET BOOKS HISTORY SCIENCE TRAVEL

What Do We Not Accept?
Encyclopedias, magazines, records, textbooks and books on health, finance and business older than a few years. As always, thank you Ponte Vedra readers for your continuing generous donations of books.
 

DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE - WOULD YOU LIKE A RECEIPT?

Of course we are happy to offer you a tax deduction form for any books you bring in to the store. But you may also request a receipt for any books you purchase. Just ask the volunteer on staff. DID YOU KNOW? Seymour's not only sells books to the public, it also gives books to Mission House, Pablo Towers, the Mayport Naval Base, the Betty Griffin House, and other places around Jacksonville. Of course we work in conjunction with the library, and any books you bring into the store that might be right for our library, stay right here in the library.

 
 
Seymour Books

What Does a Seymour's Volunteer Do?

S helves fiction from the bins for the shelves and cart.
E asily guides people to the books they are looking for.
Y outh books? She knows what books go with what ages.
M akes change and keeps track of the Daily Sales Sheet.
O pens the book bin and brings in newly donated books.
U ses the dot system to help with inventory control.
R eminds visitors to become a member of Friends of the Library.
S cans the “Search Service” binder to alert people about requests.
V olunteers to work at the book sales throughout the year.
O versees each store’s bin to ensure that books are alphabetized.
L oves to meet new customers and greet repeat patrons.
U ses the carpet sweeper to keep Seymour’s tidy.
N eatly alphabetizes shelves that require it.
T ickets! Sells or gives them to customers for the FOL events.
E njoys the camaraderie with other volunteers.
E njoys hearing a million thanks from Ponte Vedrans.
R elishes books!