Barb's Used Book & Music Sale has been a beloved pillar for the people of Kamloops for 27 years, supporting the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra and the KSO Music School while spreading the joy of music and reading to generations of audiences and book lovers. Tragically, the recent fire at St. Andrew's on the Square devastated our inventory and infrastructure, but with your support, we can turn the page and write a new chapter for this cherished event.
We invite you to join us in revitalizing Barb’s Used Book & Music Sale. Your donations and support will help us bring back this institution stronger and better than ever. Together, we can continue to foster the joy for music and literacy in our community.
1. Make a Donation Your financial contributions are crucial to getting Barb’s Sale back on track. Thanks to the support of Western Canada Theatre, we have an affordable venue for our Fall 2024 sale, but we need to cover the many one-time costs that will make the sale possible for years to come. To help keep the joy of music and reading alive in Kamloops, we need to raise $10,000. By joining us, you are becoming part of a winning team that is making a real impact, and you are maintaining a legacy that has inspired the people of our community for decades.
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2. Donate Books & Music We are in need of a wide range of books and music materials to replenish our inventory. Your donations will directly support the success of the sale and, in turn, benefit our music programs and community.
Donations will be gratefully accepted at the Pavilion Theatre, 1025 Lorne Street in September from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on the following dates: September 3-5, 7-9, and 14-16.
We are extremely grateful for all the generous donations but ask that donors keep in mind the life of a book and general interest. With so much now available online we have found that many of the books do not move through the sale anymore and end up going to recycling or landfill. Donors are reminded of the City of Kamloops’ book recycling program and are encouraged to look at the locations of the bins as this program continues to evolve, as it will help us and our amazing volunteers immensely. We will not be accepting the following items:
We have compiled a list of the most common purchases during the sale to aid with donation items:
3. Donate Furniture We are also in need of furniture to set up our sale area. This includes:
Contact Sue at admin@kamloopssymphony.com or at 250.372.5000 if you can donate any of these items.
4. Volunteer with Us! Join us in revitalizing Barb’s Used Book & Music Sale! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with collecting donations, setting up the event, assisting on sale day, and spreading the word. Your support is vital to the success of this cherished community event. To get involved, please fill out the volunteer form below or contact us at 250.372.5000. Your time and energy will make a real difference!
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Your generosity not only helps us bring back Barb’s Used Book & Music Sale but also ensures that your support is celebrated in a meaningful way. We want to recognize and honor your contributions as a special part of our campaign. Here’s how you can be celebrated:
1. Write Your Name in Our "Turn the Page" Book Every contribution, no matter the size, will have a place in our special "Turn the Page" book. This book will be a testament to the collective effort of our community, and your name will be proudly written within its pages, marking your role in this vital chapter of our sale’s story.
2. Contribute Over $100: Be a Part of Our "Turn the Page" Shelf For contributions valued at $100 or more, your name will be featured on a spine of a book on our "Turn the Page" shelf. This shelf will showcase the ongoing support from our generous community, and your name will be part of this visible and enduring tribute.
3. Contribute Over $500: Secure a Featured Book Space Donations valued at over $500 will earn you a special featured book space on the "Turn the Page" shelf. This prominent position will highlight your significant contribution, and your support will be front and center, recognized by all who visit our sale.
4. Contribute Over $1000: Leave a Lasting Legacy For those who provide a donation valued at $1000 or more, we will permanently affix your name to one of our tables. This table will serve as a lasting testament to your extraordinary support, ensuring that your generosity is acknowledged and celebrated for years to come.
Join Us in Making a Difference Your support is crucial to our success, and we are thrilled to offer these special recognition opportunities as a token of our gratitude. Together, we can turn the page and create a new chapter for Barb’s Used Book & Music Sale, strengthening our community and celebrating the joy of music and reading.
Together, let's turn the page and write the next chapter of Barb’s Used Book & Music Sale!