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B.I.G. Book Sale

Friday June 3, 2022 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
B.I.G. Warehouse451 Defense HighwayAnnapolis MD 21401410-757-2785
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Notes regarding time

June 3 3 to 5, June 4 8 to 2, July 29 3 to 5, July 30 8 to 2, Sept 16 3-5, Sept 17 8-2, Nov 4 3-5, Nov 5 8-2

Description

Shop at one of our B.I.G. Book Sales held throughout the year.

Buy quality books ranging in price from 50 cents to $3.00.  


What is Books for International Goodwill (B.I.G.)?

B.I.G.'s Purpose:  B.I.G. provides services for recycling books discarded by current owners and puts them in the hands of new users.

B.I.G.'s Vision:  B.I.G. will be the provider of choice in the Annapolis area for:

  • Receiving books being discarded by current owners
  • identifying requirements for books by groups both domestic & international who have limited resources for acquiring books
  • Sorting & building shipments based on requirements
  • Shipping to needy groups for delivery to end users
  • Conducting book sales to provide revenue to meet expenses as well as putting books in the hands of new users on an individual basis


Ways You Can Help

  • Shop at a B.I.G. Book Sale

The sales are held many times throughout the year.  Buy quality books ranging in price from 50 cents to $3.00.  Funds collected at sales support future shipments and operational costs.

  • Donate your Gently Used Books

There is a great need for non-fiction and children's books, but any gently used book is accepted.  A 24/7 shed is available at the warehouse (451 Defense Hwy. Annapolis, MD). Donations can be tax deductible

  • Volunteers are Needed for Sorting

Volunteers work from 9am-3pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays sorting books for sale and shipment.  

  • Volunteers are Needed for Packing

When? On the 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month from 8am-12pm.  High School and College students can earn community service credit for their help!

  • Sponsor a Shipment

Interested in sponsoring a shipment? Please contact Steve Frantzich at 4bigbooks@gmail.com

  • Make a Donation to B.I.G.

Books for International Goodwill Foundation, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) organization.  We can accept your tax deductible donation to help defer the cost for shipments. 

Please make your check payable to B.I.G. and mail it to:

B.I.G.

PO Box 6327 

Annapolis, MD 21401

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