Hey everyone, here at Romulus after a few book sales our Friends of the Romulus Public Library put items on a cart in our vestibule that are free to take. These are the books that after a few sales just couldn't be sold. That cart is empty by the following week. People love free things. I would suggest perhaps using a "free cart."
The only issue that sometimes comes up is getting them back in returns. We moved it to the vestibule because people also assumed all books near the cart were free. So I would definitely be careful if you use one. Once we relocated the cart we really haven't had many issues with it. The patrons love it as well. It also hasn't deterred book sales either.
The friends have also donated used books to local daycares (children's books) and also to local shelters (all age books). Hope that helps!
Jake Rynicki
Head of Adult & Support Services
Romulus Public Library
Head of Adult & Support Services
Romulus Public Library
“Verba volant, scripta manent.”
"Spoken words fly away, written words remain."— Latin Proverb
From: "Bob Barringer via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@liblists.org>
To: "michlib-l" <michlib-l@liblists.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 5:03:38 PM
Subject: [Michlib-l] Book Sale Remains
To: "michlib-l" <michlib-l@liblists.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 5:03:38 PM
Subject: [Michlib-l] Book Sale Remains
ThriftBooks broke up with us. Wound is fresh. Still hurting. Can't discuss. Scotch will get me through it.
What do you do with the books that remain after your book sale?
Bob
Bob Barringer, PhD
Director
The Schultz-Holmes District Library
407 S. Lane St.
Blissfield, MI 49228
517-486-2858
blissfieldlibrary.org
Facebook: @blisslibrary
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