The Greater St. Louis Book Fair is one of the nation's oldest, largest and most popular charity book sales. For more than 60 years, book lovers and collectors have enjoyed bargain prices on a diverse and quality selection of new, gently-used and rare books.
Fair proceeds benefit local non-profit education and literacy programs. The 2017 Greater St. Louis Book Fair will start the evening of Thursday, May 3 and continue through Sunday, May 6 at the Greensfelder Recreation Complex in Queeny Park.
More information: stlouisbookfair.org
New this year: Opening Night line number braclets will be available for the first 200 people beginning at 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 3. Purchase an admission bracelet for $15, then return to your place in line by 3:30 p.m.
See the full scheduled here
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