Wrap up 2024 with a bookshelf refresh—donate gently used books, puzzles, and games to McAuliffe PTSA’s Used Book Bazaar and create space for some wonderful new reading material in the new year.
Our PTSA collects used books (and more!), turns the McAuliffe Commons into a bookstore, and lets our students and school community shop for new-to-them reading material! In 2023 we collected over 7,000 items that found new homes with our families and public shoppers, thanks to our community.
Book Collection Days
January 22* - 24
Collection by flag pole + bus drop-off | 9:00-9:30 AM
*earn double Book Bucks!
4 Items Donated = (1) Book Buck (max. 20 Book Bucks per student)
Class-Only Shopping
January 28 + January 29 (morning)
Student/Family Shopping
January 29 (afternoon) - January 31
Clear the Shelves - 50% Off Sale
January 31 | 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Our PTSA collects used books (and more!), turns the McAuliffe Commons into a bookstore, and lets our students and school community shop for new-to-them reading material! In 2023 we collected over 7,000 items that found new homes with our families and public shoppers, thanks to our community.
Book Collection Days
January 22* - 24
Collection by flag pole + bus drop-off | 9:00-9:30 AM
*earn double Book Bucks!
4 Items Donated = (1) Book Buck (max. 20 Book Bucks per student)
Class-Only Shopping
January 28 + January 29 (morning)
Student/Family Shopping
January 29 (afternoon) - January 31
Clear the Shelves - 50% Off Sale
January 31 | 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
FAQs for 2025
What kind of items are collected?
Students can donate kid books, adult books, puzzles with no missing pieces, board games, video games and DVDs. All items must be in good condition.
If I donate a book set, how will that be counted?
Book sets will be counted as individual books, so if a set contains 12 books, that counts as a donation of 12 items.
Will students earn “Book Bucks” this year?
Yes, Book Bucks are back! Students earn “Book Bucks” for the items they donate; Book Bucks can then be redeemed for new items during the Bazaar. Donate early to earn more Book Bucks! Donations received on January 22 will earn 1 Book Buck for every 2 donated items; donations received on January 23 and 24 will earn 1 Book Buck for every 4 donated items. Students can earn up to a maximum of 20 Book Bucks.
How many items can students shop for?
All students will shop the Use Book Bazaar with their class and will be able to select two books each for FREE at that time. On Wednesday afternoon, after all classes have had a chance to visit the bazaar, students and their families can shop using their book bucks or cash. The public will be able to shop remaining items on Friday.
How will students shop for items?
Teachers will schedule time for their classes to shop for their two free books during school hours on the Class-Only shopping days. Students will also be able to shop with their Book Bucks or cash during the Student/Families-Only shopping days. Students are responsible for bringing their Book Bucks to the Bazaar for shopping. Book Bucks should be treated like cash.
What if my student runs out of Book Bucks? Can they get additional items?
YES! Starting Wednesday afternoon, Book Bucks and cash will be accepted.
Will this event be open to parents and community members?
Yes, parents can shop during the Student/Families-Only shopping times and we are currently planning on opening the Bazaar to the public on Friday, January 31. Any items remaining after the final shopping hours will be donated to charity.
How can I help with this event?
We rely heavily on volunteers for this event! Our Used Book Bazaar is a favorite volunteer event for our community. From book collection to sorting to helping students shop, there are a variety of roles, days and times that you can fill. In fact, we can only offer afternoon/evening shopping times if we have volunteers sign up then! If you are interested in volunteering, please check out our SignUpGenius!
Please note that all volunteers must be approved volunteers through the LWSD and current McAuliffe PTSA members.
What if I don't have a book donation form?
Book donation forms will be provided to students by teachers by January 14th. Extra forms will be available on the Grab at Go cart at the front of school and with volunteers during collection hours.
What kind of items are collected?
Students can donate kid books, adult books, puzzles with no missing pieces, board games, video games and DVDs. All items must be in good condition.
If I donate a book set, how will that be counted?
Book sets will be counted as individual books, so if a set contains 12 books, that counts as a donation of 12 items.
Will students earn “Book Bucks” this year?
Yes, Book Bucks are back! Students earn “Book Bucks” for the items they donate; Book Bucks can then be redeemed for new items during the Bazaar. Donate early to earn more Book Bucks! Donations received on January 22 will earn 1 Book Buck for every 2 donated items; donations received on January 23 and 24 will earn 1 Book Buck for every 4 donated items. Students can earn up to a maximum of 20 Book Bucks.
How many items can students shop for?
All students will shop the Use Book Bazaar with their class and will be able to select two books each for FREE at that time. On Wednesday afternoon, after all classes have had a chance to visit the bazaar, students and their families can shop using their book bucks or cash. The public will be able to shop remaining items on Friday.
How will students shop for items?
Teachers will schedule time for their classes to shop for their two free books during school hours on the Class-Only shopping days. Students will also be able to shop with their Book Bucks or cash during the Student/Families-Only shopping days. Students are responsible for bringing their Book Bucks to the Bazaar for shopping. Book Bucks should be treated like cash.
What if my student runs out of Book Bucks? Can they get additional items?
YES! Starting Wednesday afternoon, Book Bucks and cash will be accepted.
Will this event be open to parents and community members?
Yes, parents can shop during the Student/Families-Only shopping times and we are currently planning on opening the Bazaar to the public on Friday, January 31. Any items remaining after the final shopping hours will be donated to charity.
How can I help with this event?
We rely heavily on volunteers for this event! Our Used Book Bazaar is a favorite volunteer event for our community. From book collection to sorting to helping students shop, there are a variety of roles, days and times that you can fill. In fact, we can only offer afternoon/evening shopping times if we have volunteers sign up then! If you are interested in volunteering, please check out our SignUpGenius!
Please note that all volunteers must be approved volunteers through the LWSD and current McAuliffe PTSA members.
What if I don't have a book donation form?
Book donation forms will be provided to students by teachers by January 14th. Extra forms will be available on the Grab at Go cart at the front of school and with volunteers during collection hours.