Way to get us all curious. On Tue, Feb 10, 2026 at 5:03 PM Bob Barringer via Michlib-l < michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:

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

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Try checking with your local county jail to see if they could accept your paperback leftovers. Ours was very thankful for some. They weren't able to take any hardcovers but at least some of the extras got taken. Jocelyn Levin, MLIS Youth Services Librarian jlevin@ltpl.org **Please note new email address** *My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See **www.mypronouns.org* <http://www.mypronouns.org/>* to learn more.* Lyon Township Public Library 27005 S. Milford Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178 248.437.8800 www.LTPL.org On Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 6:34 PM Jill Rauh via Michlib-l < michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:

We are all on tenterhooks for the next installment.

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On Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 05:20:25 PM EST, Kiel Stevens via Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:

Way to get us all curious.

On Tue, Feb 10, 2026 at 5:03 PM Bob Barringer via Michlib-l < michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:

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. <https://www.google.com/maps/search/407+S.+Lane+St.+Blissfield,+MI+49228?entry=gmail&source=g> Blissfield, MI 49228 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/407+S.+Lane+St.+Blissfield,+MI+49228?entry=gmail&source=g> 517-486-2858 blissfieldlibrary.org Facebook: @blisslibrary

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Hello, Victor and Friends, I once established a partnership with the librarian at Thumb Correctional Facility in Lapeer. They may be interested or could potentially place you in touch with another Corrections facility. They'll have a selective list of books, themes, and genres that are deemed allowable for their patrons. Best of luck! Warm wishes for your Wednesday, Sherrema A. Oom-Dove Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherremabower On Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 7:46 AM Victor Volkman via Michlib-l < michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:

Would love to get CC'ed on county jails interested in receiving books. If any of you are compiling a list, please share the results.

I am sure the members of the Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA.org) would participate in book donations to lockups.

thanks Victor

On 02/10/2026 7:55 PM EST Jocelyn Levin via Michlib-l < michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:

Try checking with your local county jail to see if they could accept your paperback leftovers. Ours was very thankful for some. They weren't able to take any hardcovers but at least some of the extras got taken.

Jocelyn Levin, MLIS Youth Services Librarian jlevin@ltpl.org **Please note new email address**

*My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See **www.mypronouns.org* <http://www.mypronouns.org/>* to learn more.* Lyon Township Public Library 27005 S. Milford Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178 248.437.8800 www.LTPL.org

On Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 6:34 PM Jill Rauh via Michlib-l < michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:

We are all on tenterhooks for the next installment.

Jill Rauh, Public Services Librarian Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E. Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/213+E.+Wall+St.%0D%0A+Benton+Harbor,+MI++49022?entry=gmail&source=g> 269-926-6139 www.bentonharborlibrary.com

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On Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 05:20:25 PM EST, Kiel Stevens via Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:

Way to get us all curious.

On Tue, Feb 10, 2026 at 5:03 PM Bob Barringer via Michlib-l < michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:

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. <https://www.google.com/maps/search/407+S.+Lane+St.+Blissfield,+MI+49228?entry=gmail&source=g> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/407+S.+Lane+St.+%0D%0A+++++++++++++++++++%0D%0A+++++++++++++++++++%0D%0A++++++++++++++++++++Blissfield,+MI+49228?entry=gmail&source=g>

<https://www.google.com/maps/search/407+S.+Lane+St.+%0D%0A+++++++++++++++++++%0D%0A+++++++++++++++++++%0D%0A++++++++++++++++++++Blissfield,+MI+49228?entry=gmail&source=g>

<https://www.google.com/maps/search/407+S.+Lane+St.+%0D%0A+++++++++++++++++++%0D%0A+++++++++++++++++++%0D%0A++++++++++++++++++++Blissfield,+MI+49228?entry=gmail&source=g>Blissfield, MI 49228 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/407+S.+Lane+St.+Blissfield,+MI+49228?entry=gmail&source=g> 517-486-2858 blissfieldlibrary.org Facebook: @blisslibrary

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Any local little free libraries? https://littlefreelibrary.org/map/ We also utilize Amazon to sell our donations that are “high ticket” materials and broke up with betterworld (and places like thrift books) since they just do that for you and only cut you a percentage. I realized how much books we gave away to BetterWorld but we never met their quotas and never got the money. So many weeded books, the unfortunate few that were pristine… ☹ I digress. Local free libraries are how we purge things, like reverse criminals. Sometime left without a trace to us. Best, Rebekah From: Bob Barringer via Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 5:04 PM To: michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org> 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 CAUTION: This email originated from outside the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipient named above. If you are not the designated recipient, an employee, or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, or copying of it or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments and notify the sender immediately via phone, fax, or electronic mail. Thank you.