Five-Colleges Book Sale

04/26/2026

It’s half-price day! Come see us at Lebanon High School from 9 am-3 pm.

04/25/2026

Happy second day of the sale! We’ve restocked numerous sections, including Scotland, cookbooks and fiber arts. Come see us from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lebanon High School.

04/23/2026

Here’s some additional information to keep in mind about the sale:

We accept cash, checks and card. Those using credit and debit cards will have an additional 3% charge added to their total receipt to defray processing fees.

We will have printed maps available at the sale.
A summary:
Nonfiction categories (i.e. history, STEM, art, cookbooks) are generally located in the gym.

Fiction (paperback, hardcover, mysteries, classics) and children’s/YA books are in the cafeteria.

Sci-fi and fantasy has its own room, as does Oddments, where you will find jigsaw puzzles, small books, postcards and other book-related items.

While we have some bags available at the registers, people are encouraged to bring their own.

If you have any questions during sale, look for volunteers wearing name tags and aprons.

And if you’re interested in volunteering for future sales, send an email to [email protected] to learn more about how to get involved. The Five Colleges Book Sale would not be possible without the dedication of our dozens of volunteers who take on a variety of roles and we’re always looking for more people to join us.

04/23/2026

Here is a map of where each section will be located throughout the high school. A full category list can be found at https://www.five-collegesbooksale.org/.

If you need any assistance, look for people wearing red aprons and name tags. These are our wonderful volunteers and they can help you find your way.

04/23/2026

Our volunteers have been busy setting up for the sale this week. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Lebanon High School Friday-Sunday!

04/18/2026

If the warmer weather has got you thinking about gardening, be sure to check out our gardening section at the sale!

A full list of categories can be found at https://www.five-collegesbooksale.org/.

Friday, April 24: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 25: 9 a.m. to. 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 26: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (half-price day)

Lebanon High School, 195 Hanover St.

04/09/2026

03/29/2026

One week left for donations!

Our donation site is at the former Rite Aid in the Shaw’s Plaza on Route 12A, also known as the Powerhouse Plaza, located at 10 Benning St., in West Lebanon.

It will be open daily until Sunday, April 5. The hours of operation will be Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with extended hours to 7 p.m. Wednesday, and noon-4 p.m. on Sunday.

03/15/2026

Thank you so much for all the donations you’ve contributed so far!

We wanted to post an example of the type of condition we do not accept books in. Please check your books for mold, extreme water damage and other signs of deterioration before donating them.

(This photo was kindly provided by a volunteer who was going through her collection and has been posted with permission.)

03/08/2026

We are officially accepting donations!

Our donation site is at the former Rite Aid in the Shaw’s Plaza on Route 12A, also known as the Powerhouse Plaza, located at 10 Benning St., in West Lebanon.

It will be open daily until Sunday, April 5. The hours of operation are Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with extended hours to 7 p.m. Wednesday, and noon-4 p.m. on Sunday.

All donations must be accepted by volunteers and cannot be left outside the door. Information about which items we accept can be found on our website https://five-collegesbooksale.org/ .

We do not accept textbooks, encyclopedia sets, magazines, VHS tapes or condensed versions of books.

If you have any questions, email [email protected].

The sale itself will take place at Lebanon High School the following dates:
Friday, April 24: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 25: 9 a.m. to. 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 26: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (half-price day)

All proceeds from the sale go toward scholarships for local students.