SCARCE

06/18/2026

We see all of you book lovers out there! Come shop in our public store Scarcely Used Books & Records.

We have a BOGO sale all June! During our sale you can get 2 paperback books for $2 or 2 hardcover books for $3. Includes adult fiction, non-fiction, and YA books.

Location: 800 S. Rohlwing Rd, Addison, IL
Shopping hours: Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm, Saturdays 9am-12pm

06/18/2026

Just a reminder that we are CLOSED tomorrow and Saturday! We re-open with normal business hours on Monday, June 22nd.

Planning on stopping by SCARCE this week? If so, please note our holiday hours for Juneteenth! We will be closed on Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20th. We will re-open with normal hours on Monday, June 22nd.

06/17/2026

It's E-blast Day! Check out some of the items that we are highlighting in the Reuse Center this week. Make sure to spread the word and SHARE our weekly e-blast with your friends! Reuse Center boxes are $10 each!

Our Reuse Center for school teachers and non-profits is open Monday - Friday -4:30pm and Saturdays -12:00pm. Same hours as our SCARCE-LY Used store.
We are located at 800 S. Rohlwing Rd (Route 53) in Addison.

**UPCOMING CLOSURES: If you plan on shopping here soon, please note that SCARCE will be closed this Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20th in observance of Juneteenth. Normal hours resume on Monday, June 22nd.**

Learn more about our policies and who can get items here: https://www.scarce.org/reuse.../who-can-get-books-supplies/

Don't forget to check out our public store's E-blast, too!
https://www.facebook.com/scarcelyused

06/17/2026

Did you know that sending excessive amounts of water down the drain at home can actually overwhelm the system during stormy weather?

Whenever you can, try to hold off on running your washing machine or dishwasher until the storm ends. Making this small change can actually be incredibly helpful for our local water system!

DuPage County Stormwater Management

06/17/2026

SCARCE’s Reuse Center makes it easy and affordable to get everything you need for your classroom!

Just bring your teacher ID, check in, and explore! SCARCE fans, help us spread the word by tagging your teacher friends who might benefit from this resource!

Location: 800 S. Rohlwing Rd, Addison, IL
Shopping hours: Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm, Saturdays 9am-12pm.

06/16/2026

Want to learn about how to compost? Compost enriches soil, increases nutrient availability and helps soil retain water. Join Kay McKeen from SCARCE and Bill Karges at the Villa Park Public Library this Thursday as they discuss this simple, impactful habit which can save money on fertilizer while supporting a circular, sustainable environment. This event is co-Sponsored by Go Green Villa Park.

Register here: https://villapark.librarycalendar.com/event/vppl-green-club-scarce-and-karges-62156

06/15/2026

Planning on stopping by SCARCE this week? If so, please note our holiday hours for Juneteenth! We will be closed on Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20th. We will re-open with normal hours on Monday, June 22nd.

06/14/2026

Today is Flag Day! Here at SCARCE, we are a collection point for Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW, where veterans will properly retire damaged or unwanted flags. You can bring in your old flags to us, or you can drop them off at your nearest VFW or American Legion post.

Here are a few other ideas for how you can show respect for our flag and our environment, too!
1. Buy flags that are a high percentage cotton so that when they are burned during retirement, they don't create hazardous fumes that would be released by synthetic fabrics.
2. Buy higher quality flags! They will last longer and you won't need to buy new ones nearly as often.
3. Consider taking your flag down during severe/windy weather conditions.
4. Repair your flags instead of replacing them every time. You can do this at home, or take it to a seamstress/flag shop that offers this service.

06/12/2026

Joe-Pye w**d is a native perennial flower that naturally attracts dragonflies. These towering, vanilla-scented plants provide a place for dragonflies to sunbathe and lure both prey and pollinators.

Dragonflies are not only beautiful creatures but also are environmental health indicators and natural predators of pesky insects like mosquitoes.

To maximize the effect of your dragonfly native garden, plant Black-Eyed Susan and Swamp Milkw**d, add a shallow water source, and avoid broad-spectrum pesticides.

06/12/2026

Mosquito season is here. Are you prepared?

Mosquitos don't just give people bites that itch for days, they can also spread deadly diseases like Malaria, Dengue, and West Nile Virus.

Here's how to keep yourself and your family safe from mosquitos this summer while also protecting the environment:

1. Reduce or eliminate any unnatural areas of standing water near your home. Mosquitos need standing water to reproduce, so waterlogged plant pots and dips in concrete can increase the number of mosquitos on your property. You can keep your bird baths and pet's water bowls, but just be sure to change their water out at least twice a week.

2. Avoid hiring companies to use sprays and fogs around your house, especially ones that contain pyrethroids. Many companies will say that their treatments are "natural" but they are referring to pyrethrum, which is found in certain types of plants, and is an insect neurotoxin.

Stay away from pesticides that have ingredients such as bifenthrin, deltamethrin and permethrin which can have horrible effects on the environment. These chemicals are dangerous to fish, birds, bees, dragonflies, and other pollinators.

Pesticide brands with sprays that have these chemicals include: BioNex, BotaniGard, Monterey, Pyganic, and BONIDE

3. Use scented bug repellent options like sprays, wristbands, and candles. These will help to keep the mosquitos away without harming your local ecosystem.

For more information about diseases spread by mosquitos, check out the CDC's article on Mosquitos in the United States:
https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/about/about-mosquitoes-in-the-united-states.html

For more information about the environmental effects of broad-spectrum mosquito control methods, check out the Northern Virginia Bird Alliance's article at this link: https://www.nvbirdalliance.org/news/say-no-to-both-mosquitoes-and-mosquito-control-companies

DuPage County Stormwater Management