Hi Miriam,

I think how the books are priced makes a real difference. By simply asking for a donation based on how much people value the library and the books, we received so much more!

Best,

Mary Barker
Pentwater District Library


On Mon, Sep 14, 2026 at 1:10 PM Andrus, Miriam via Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:
Hello Fellow Librarians, 
    Just a question, because I am curious...

Our Friends of the Library Retale Market (used book sale) has seen a decrease in sales this year over last year. We have been doing a lot of construction projects, so we just assumed it was due to that. However, I am just wondering if other libraries have been experiencing the same. Maybe it has more to do with the economy (rising gas prices, groceries, etc.) and consumer cuts to discretionary spending.
Have your Friends been experiencing similar trends?

Ever curious,
-Miriam

Miriam Andrus, MLS

Director, Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

1710 W. St. Andrews Road, Midland, MI 48640

989-837-3431 direct

www.gadml.org

 

 

 

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