Sep 24, 2007 the book fair s opening day dawned hot and sunny in the midst of an oppressive st. Posts about ymca book fair written by tinasellsstl. Proceeds from the fair benefit y community literacy programs. Louis section of asq support the ymcas annual book fair. Ymca book fair gateway region ymca book fair held at queeny park 550 weidman rd 3143534960. From june, scott credit union is accepting book donations for the gateway region ymca book fair. Louis book fair sells records, cds, dvds, comics and ephemera. Louis, benefiting literacy programs, such as oneonone tutoring for children and adults, free books and parent support programs at 26 locations across the st. Louis, missouri, was heavily advertised as one of the largest book sales in the country, with over 1,000,000 donated books and records available for purchase. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join the ys. Because books will be purchased by others to read in their homes, we accept only new or gently used and clean items or rare and best loved treasures. Daily, our ymca community development, washington university in st. Louis ymca at the mx the y will reopen as soon as we are safely allowed to do so following guidelines from public health officials.
Each year, hundreds of thousands of books are donated to the y. Ymca book fair to feature local authors book signings. Louis jewish community center has been providing excellent health and cultural experiences for over years. Youll find more than a million gently used books, cds. To put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Louis, missouri, was heavily advertised as one of the largest book sales in the country, with. Tiam weekend learn about one of the largest events in the area for the hispanic community tonight at fairmount park. With more than 60 categories of books, as well as magazines, records, and cds, youre sure to find something to take home during this yearly event. Louis heat wave, with the previous days temperature having reached a sweltering 100 degrees. The event, drawing book lovers from more than 20 states for rare finds, benefits the ymcas. These funds will be used to help them in their goal of strengthening the community, including tutoring programs and other community services.
South county ymca spring gift and craft fair 2020 in saint louis. Louis campus y, and the carondelet park rec complex are able to put staff and volunteers in our. An illustrated timeline, by steve pick and amanda doyle, courtesy of reedy press. For thousands of book lovers, august means its time for the st. We have a great assortment of summer camps for kids. The four rivers ymca will remain closed at least through may 3 following guidelines outlined by governor mike parson. We get the latest from the executive director of community. This allows the y to offer a large selection of new and quality used books at reasonable prices. Now in its 40 th year, the book fair is the largest single fundraiser for the gateway region ymca. Aug 18, 2010 the 32nd annual ymca book fair kicks off this week at the kennedy recreation center, 6050 wells road.
Welcome to the facebook page for the south city family ymca a branch of the gateway region ymca. Proceeds from the book fair support the ys cause of strengthening communities. Clair, gray summit, new haven, marthasville and surrounding areas. Daily our ymca community development, washington university in st. Many months of gathering and then categorizing thousands of books by hundreds of volunteers goes into to each ymca bookfair. Not only are the books in the gym but in every available room. Today, it has expanded to become a six day event and after having taken over and finally outgrown the entire carondelet ymca, the book fair was moved to. Local books moving at ymca book fair in queeny park joe. Louis and the ymca of southwest illinois merged in 2015 to become the gateway region y. The book fair is one way the y raises money for this important program. Local books moving at ymca book fair in queeny park joes.
Ymca book fair moves to queeny park west newsmagazine. Today, it has expanded to become a six day event and after having taken over and finally outgrown the entire carondelet ymca, the book fair was moved to the kennedy recreation center in south st. Your guide to south county ymca spring gift and craft fair 2020 in saint louis. Aug 17, 2018 the 40h annual ymca book fair is underway in queeny park. The ymca began accepting donations of books, audio cds, dvds and lp vinyl records on march 1, 2016. The fair was created in 1978 by a group of dedicated ymca volunteers who raised several hundred dollars for the ymca by holding a small, oneday book fair in the gymnasium. Concept schools is a nonprofit charter management organization that provides a highquality, stemfocused and collegepreparatory education through a network of charter schools while offering exceptional programs, comprehensive services, and opportunities to partner in education. Mar 24, 2020 watch to see how the y strengthens communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Next month is the 27th annual ymca book fair at carondelet family ymca. The event, drawing book lovers from more than 20 states for rare finds, benefits the ymca.
Jul 24 jul 27 greensfelder recreation complex at queeny park. We are always accepting donations, but we do have some quality guidelines. Ymca annual bookfair the ymca annual bookfair has been held since 1978 and began as a single day event in the gymnasium of the historic carondelet ymca on loughborough in south st. We are hiring at all locations across illinois and missouri. Our volunteers are dedicated to providing good books at reasonable prices so that the ymca can continue its mission to serve our community through youth and literacy programs. The 32nd annual ymca book fair kicks off this week at the kennedy recreation center, 6050 wells road. A full room of bibliophiles amble through tables and tables of books on friday, aug. The creative keyboarders from stls reedy press will be out in full force this weekend to move their books about our mighty metro. Learn about the cause and details by visiting our page. O f course you can get some hardback and paperback books, but in addition to that, greater st. The annual event is one of the largest fund raisers for the ymca of st. The 41st annual ymca book fair in queeny park kicks off. This endofsummer tradition will feature a wide variety of books, cds, magazines and records. Apps are great, but theres nothing like the feel of a real book.
Aug 14, 2016 the book fair will return to the greensfelder recreation complex, in queeny park, in the nearwest suburb of ballwin, missouri, at 550 wiedman road st louis mo 63011 the ymca began accepting donations of books, audio cds, dvds and lp vinyl records on march 1, 2016. Thousands of books will be available for sale as the annual j used book sale returns in to the arts and education building. Ktvi there are plenty of pages at a big book fair this weekend. The ymca annual bookfair has been held since 1978 and began as a single day event in the gymnasium of the historic carondelet ymca on loughborough in south st. It is our pleasure to work hand in hand with our community partners and volunteers in support of our annual book fair event fundraiser for the gateway region.
Fair saint louis is would like to thank all of our guests, our host the national park service, incredible volunteer corps, amazing corporate and individual sponsors, vendors, exhibitors, the city of st. Stl book fair the midwests largest charity book fair. All locations throughout the gateway region ymca have donation barrels in front. Started in 1978 by a group of dedicated y volunteers, the ymca bookfair has now grown into a sixday event. In keeping with restrictions on gatherings of more than 50 people and to encourage social distancing to help our community stay safer during the covid19 situation, the book fair has rescheduled its date to june 2528 at queeny parks greensfelder recreation center.
Our annual ymca book fair is the largest single fundraising event for the gateway region ymca. Louis ymca book fair, one of the largest used book sales in the area. Louis book fair is one of the nations oldest, largest and most popular charity book sales. The midwests largest charity book sale thank you for your interest in the greater st. Watch to see how the y strengthens communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The book fair will return to the greensfelder recreation complex, in queeny park, in the nearwest suburb of ballwin, missouri, at 550 wiedman road st louis mo 63011 the ymca began accepting donations of books, audio cds, dvds and lp vinyl records on march 1, 2016. Louis campus y, and the carondelet park rec complex are able to put staff and volunteers in our community to deliver lifechanging programs to. Louis most popular volunteer events, with more than 400. I had a great time last year and left with a huge box of books.
Overnight camps, day camps, sports camps, arts camps, science camps, would you like to go on an outer space adventure. May 03, 2018 ballwin, mo one of the largest and longestrunning used book sales in the midwest kicks off thursday may 3 for its 69th year. Louis campus y, and the carondelet park rec complex are able to put staff and volunteers in our community to deliver lifechanging programs to thousands of st. Louis ymca book fair was a culmination of expectations, hopes, dreams, books and interesting people that blended together to create a powerful experience i will remember for many days to come. Proceeds from the sale benefit the cultural arts department.
Louis fire department and many others who made the event an incredible success. Aug 16, 20 ktvi there are plenty of pages at a big book fair this weekend. Ymca book fair to feature local authors book signings august 9, 2018 98 views a number of reedy press authors will participate in the ymca book fair aug. Thank you for your interest in supporting the greater st. If you are interested in being a part of a flagship fundraiser for the ymca, working alongside over 400 volunteers, then you have found the right place in the ymca book fair. South county ymca spring gift and craft fair 2020 in saint. Fair saint louis americas biggest birthday party every. Louis county calling on the national guard for covid19 testing help. The book fair will return to the greensfelder recreation complex, in queeny park, in the nearwest suburb of ballwin, missouri, at 550 wiedman road st louis mo 63011. Book fundraising fair gateway region ymca support the y through our single largest fundraising event and find great books at even better prices. More details about south county ymca spring gift and craft fair to find more specific details about this festival click here. Louis the 41st annual ymca book fair in queeny park began today, july 19, 2019 with doors opening at 9 a.
Today, it has expanded to become a six day event and after having taken over and finally outgrown the entire carondelet ymca, the book fair was. Louis campus y, and the carondelet park rec complex are able to put staff and volunteers in our community to deliver lifechanging programs to thousands. The fair will be held at the greensfelder recreation complex in queeny park. The ymca book fair attracts more than 5,000 people each year, and this years event will feature 750,000 books, plus a family day with author appearances, food trucks and family activities. The ymca book fair has now grown into a six day event. Union is accepting book donations for the gateway region ymca book fair. These funds will be used to help them in their goal of strengthening the community, including tutoring programs and. We get the latest from the executive director of community development at the y, caroline mitchell. The 40h annual ymca book fair is underway in queeny park. Members enjoy access to stateof theart facilities and programs, arts and sports experiences. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join the ys team. The ymca book fair is july 1923, 2019 at 550 weidman road in ballwin.
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