Bibliophile's paradise puts 10K books within reach

Fall Book Frenzy is University School of Nashville's annual used book and media sale benefiting the Hassenfeld Library. Hours are:
- Thursday, September 25  from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the USN community only
- Friday, September 26 from 12 to 7 p.m. for the USN community only
- Saturday, September 27 from 9 to 3 p.m. This day is open to the general public, and the fill-your-bag sale takes place the last hour at 2 p.m. for $10/bag.
By Ashley Bosshart and Charlotte Langerman, Fall Book Frenzy Co-Chairs
 
Fall Book Frenzy puts more than 10,000 books and games within affordable reach of the USN community and beyond. A used book-and-media sale, it provides an annual opportunity to fund the school's Hassenfeld Library’s most popular and impactful programing, such as the Author-in-Residence program, third grade book club and Read Across USN Week. It also enables USN to participate in BookBreak, a virtual author visit subscription whose fees allow USN to sponsor a school that could otherwise not fund such valuable literacy and reading appreciation programs.

USN teachers get one bag for free. Other Nashville-area teachers who come on Saturday get special pricing.
 
There are many ways to support and enjoy Fall Book Frenzy:
  1. Donate gently used books, puzzles and games at during morning arrival between now and morning car lines Monday, September 22.
  2. Volunteer during the Fall Book Frenzy “season” here. Shifts are available to:
    1. Collect donations in the morning car lines
    2. Sort, organize, and shelve donations 
    3. Work the sale itself in roles such as replenishing inventory, organizing merchandise and facilitating checkout  
  3. Shop at Fall Book Frenzy between Thursday, September 25 and Saturday, September 27.
  4. Give to Fall Book Frenzy here, should you wish to “round up” or directly fund the effort
  5. Share the news about Fall Book Frenzy by encouraging friends and family to attend.
Fall Book Frenzy takes place in University School of Nashville's Cheek Gym.
  • Thursday, September 25  from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the USN community only
  • Friday, September 26 from 12 to 7 p.m. for the USN community only
  • Saturday, September 27 from 9 to 3 p.m. This day is open to the general public, and the fill-your-bag sale takes place the last hour at 2 p.m. for $10/bag.
USN's main entrance is located in the school's 19th Avenue parking lot. If shopping during while students are on campus for classes and After School, bring your USN ID badge or driver's license and allow time to check in with the receptionist for a visitor's badge.
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