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The full book sale room is located at Merrillville branch

Book Sale Room

The Book Sale Room is located at the Merrillville branch and contains not only books, but movies and music as well! You never know what you might find if you look through our shelves.

Book Sale Room Hours

Mon - Wed - Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tues - Thur 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Annual Fall Book Sale

This year's Fall Booksale will be on October 4 and 5 - but Friends of the Library can get special early access on October 3! Friends memberships are $5 per person, $10 for the family, $15 for sponsor-level membership, and $100 for a lifetime membership - and you can even sign up at the door on the 3rd.

Fall Booksale prices range from $0.25 to $1.00, so hurry in - our stock will go fast. We definitely suggest becoming a Friend so you can get first pick!

The sale takes place at Merrillville Branch in Meeting Room A (on the lower level next to the Children's Department).

Annual Fall Book Sale Hours

Thursday, Oct. 3
Friends Pre-Sale		 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday, Oct 4 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, Oct 5 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Book Sales at the Branches

Look for the neon orange book sale rack sign!If it is outside of Book Sale Room hours, or if you can't make it out to the Merrillville branch, look for Book Sale racks at all branches!

Prices:

  • Adult Hardbacks: $1.00

  • Adult Oversize Paperbacks: $0.75

  • Adult Market Paperbacks: $0.25

  • Juvenile Hardbacks: $0.50

  • Juvenile Paperbacks: $0.25

  • CDs: $1.00

  • DVDs: $1.00

  • VHS: $0.50

  • Magazines: $0.25

  • Cassettes: $0.25

  • Puzzles: $0.25

Upcoming Events
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Thu, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
Toddlers 2 and 3 years of age accompanied by a caregiver will participate in stories, finger plays, music activities, crafts, and more.... more
Toddlers 2 and 3 years of age accompanied by a caregiver will participate in stories, finger plays, music activities, crafts, and more. Activities will help to develop important pre-literacy skills.
Thursday Threaders
Thu, Aug 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the... more
Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others.
Vertigo
Thu, Aug 22, 10:30am - 12:45pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Join us for this month's Classic Film selection: Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo! Rated PG. Runtime: 128 minutes. Refreshments will be... more
Join us for this month's Classic Film selection: Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo! Rated PG. Runtime: 128 minutes. Refreshments will be served. Registration Required.
Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce
Thu, Aug 22, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Join us for an informal and relaxed discussion of Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce. Copies are available at the Munster... more
Join us for an informal and relaxed discussion of Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce. Copies are available at the Munster branch.
Wii Gaming for Adults
Thu, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Adults can try all types of sports activities on the Nintendo Wii including bowling, golf, archery, racing, and more! Wii is easy to... more
Adults can try all types of sports activities on the Nintendo Wii including bowling, golf, archery, racing, and more! Wii is easy to learn, and lots of fun! Registration required.
LEGO® (Grades K-6)
Thu, Aug 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
Children in grades K-6 are invited to join us for one hour of LEGO® building. Bring your friends, but please leave your own LEGOS® at... more
Children in grades K-6 are invited to join us for one hour of LEGO® building. Bring your friends, but please leave your own LEGOS® at home.
Craft and Chat
Thu, Aug 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Bring your projects and join us. Chat with fellow crafters and work on your project without the interruptions of home. All are welcome.
Badlands by C.J. Box
Thu, Aug 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
12-year-old Kyle witnesses a car accident & takes a mysterious bundle from the scene.  Detective Cassie Dewell may be in over her head... more
12-year-old Kyle witnesses a car accident & takes a mysterious bundle from the scene.  Detective Cassie Dewell may be in over her head facing a murderous enemy, & Kyle may be the key to it all.
Chess Club
Fri, Aug 23, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Come play chess with us! All levels of experience are welcome. We can accommodate 20 people playing at the same time. Jeffrey Graves is... more
Come play chess with us! All levels of experience are welcome. We can accommodate 20 people playing at the same time. Jeffrey Graves is the program facilitator.
Loom Knitting
Sat, Aug 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Make knitted hats using looms & yarn provided. No experience is necessary--it's fast & easy.
Movie Time: Captain Marvel
Sat, Aug 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Join us for Movie Time with popcorn and beverages as we watch Captain Marvel. PG-13 ; 100 minutes
Spanish Conversation Practice
Sat, Aug 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
This bi-monthly session is an opportunity for non-native speakers with intermediate knowledge of Spanish to practice listening and... more
This bi-monthly session is an opportunity for non-native speakers with intermediate knowledge of Spanish to practice listening and conversation skills with the help of a bilingual guide.
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