The Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Book Sale Returns to Earl Warren Showgrounds

Planned Parenthood is pleased to announce its 43rd annual Mary Jane McCord Book Sale, named in memory of one of our longest-serving and most dedicated volunteers. The used book sale is the largest in the Tri-Counties, offering nearly 50,000 books from current best sellers to antiquarian treasures in over 40 categories. The sale will be held at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Warren Hall, located at Las Positas Road and Highway 101 in Santa Barbara.

“Thanks to our generous donors and enthusiastic volunteers, we anticipate our 43nd annual book sale will be our most successful event to date and will send a signal that the community stands with Planned Parenthood. This year, we’ve seen an uptick in the numbers of book donations and volunteers, especially since November.” says Shirley Hobson, Book Sale Co-Chairperson. “We have books for every reader, collector, and dealer. We offer an outstanding selection of cookbooks, science fiction and fantasy, mysteries, recent and best sellers, and coffee table/gift books. Our children’s book section is enormous, plus we have CDs and DVDs, travel guides (and juicy fiction to read when you get to your travel destination!). Our sale is known for our quality, selection, great prices, and organization.”

The event kicks off with a special opening night preview sale and reception on Thursday, September 14th, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.For a $25 admission fee, book lovers and collectors will enjoy wine, appetizers, and first choice of thousands of titles.

The regular sale, which is free to the public, begins September 15th and runs through September 24th. New books are displayed daily. For more information call (805) 722-1517, or visit booksale.ppcentralcoast.org.

Proceeds from this 10-day event help support Planned Parenthood California Central Coast. This non-profit organization provides family planning, sex education, and preventive health care throughout the tri-counties.

Hours:

Opening night reception: Thursday, September 14, 5-9 pm
Regular Sale – September 15-24 – Free Admission
Friday 9/15, 10 am – 8 pm
Saturdays (9/16 & 9/23) 10 am – 8 pm
Sundays (9/17 & 9/24) 10 am – 6 pm
Monday – Friday (9/18-9/22), 12 – 8 pm

All purchases 50% off Sunday, September 24!

As the most trusted provider of reproductive health care, Planned Parenthood California Central Coast promotes the ability of all individuals to lead fulfilled lives, build healthy families, and make informed decisions, through high-quality health services, education, and advocacy.

Our doctors and nurses provide a wide range of reproductive health care services, including life-saving cancer screenings, birth control, STD testing and treatment, and well-women exams.

Last year more than 33,000 women, men, and teens made over 54,000 visits to PPCCC’s five tri-county health centers.