Book Sales

Please check the calendar for our next big book sale event!

Our basement Book Store has numerous shelves full of gently used hardcover and paperback books, audiobooks, movies, magazines, children’s materials, puzzles, and other items for sale. Most prices range from 10 cents to $1.00.

We offer three large sales throughout the year. Typical sale dates coincide with City of Coloma public celebrations for St. Patrick’s Day, the Glad-Peach Festival, and Halloween. Occasionally, we also host smaller sales in the Community Room or outside patio.

Proceeds from book sales help to fund Library programs and services.

Ongoing Book and DVD Sales

We have clearance items in our lobby throughout the year at greatly reduced prices, including DVDs and book “grab bags,” payable at the front desk. Selection will vary week to week, so check often!

Donated Materials

We accept donated books and materials year-round. Some donated items may be cataloged and added to our collection, while other items are given directly to the Book Store.  Additionally, some donated books are sent to Better World Books, which benefits the library in the same way as sales from Book Sales (proceeds helping to fund Library programs and services).

We would like to be able to accept all materials offered; however, we are a small staff.  Processing donated materials requires a substantial investment of our time.  We greatly appreciate your willingness to sort through donations to ensure their suitability before bringing them to us.  For unusual or large numbers of items, please call us at (269) 468-3431.

Items should be clean, dry, mold-free, and intact.  We gladly accept books, audiobooks, music CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, records, puzzles, games, and magazines.  Sorry, we can’t take items that are dirty, moldy, or damaged; items with missing pages or components; telephone books; encyclopedia sets that are over 5 years old; or VHS, cassettes, and other outdated formats.

In compliance with Internal Revenue Service guidelines, the library does not make determinations on the value of donated materials, nor does the library mail donation receipts. However, donation receipt forms are available at the front desk. Please pick up receipts at the time materials are donated.