Save the date: the BFK Community Book Fair is October 10-19!
Know a business interested in sponsoring? Learn more here!
Join us this October for the 6th Annual Community Book Fair, hosted by Books for Keeps in our warehouse at 420 Athena Drive in Athens, GA! Books at this event are completely free to the public, made possible by our generous sponsors. Individual donations are very appreciated, and all proceeds directly support our book access programs in the current school year.
This year, bring your own bag! Though we'll have a limited number of containers for visitors to take their books home, we'll ask that you bring your own bags/boxes/bins as well! Learn more about last year's community book fair here.
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​No Resellers Please! These books were donated by members of the community, and are intended for community and personal use only.
2025 Community Book Fair Dates
Teachers Only Sneak Peek
Friday October 10th, 10:00AM-6:00PM
Must be a public school staff member and
show school ID or paystub to browse.
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$10 Entry Preview Day Saturday
Saturday October 11th, 10:00AM-2:00PM​
Preview tickets are $10 and can be purchased with cash or card at the door.
Free Entry for kids under 16!
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Sunday October 12th, 10:00AM-2:00PM
First free day for the general public!
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Thursday October 16th, 2:00-6:00PM
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Friday October 17th, 2:00-6:00PM
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Saturday October 18th, 10:00AM-2:00PM
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Sunday October 19 10:00AM-2:00PM​
FAQs
Is there parking?
Yes! Parking will be available on-site in marked spaces.
Is the event free?
Yes! Except for our ticketed preview on Saturday October 11, this event is free & open to the public, thanks to our amazing sponsors. Donations are welcomed & appreciated, but not required.
Should I bring a bag / box?
Yes! though we will have a limited supply of boxes/bags/bins to share with visitors, we recommend that you bring your own bag or container to transport your books home.
Can I volunteer?
Yes, PLEASE! This event would not be possible without volunteers. Sign up for a shift here. we’ll also have staff on-site for every shift to provide training & support.
What’s the Teachers Only Sneak Peek?
We’re kicking off this year’s book fair with a teachers’ only day to help prioritize expanded book access in public school classroom libraries across our community & beyond. Classroom teachers are invited to browse first and take up to 100 books for free! School ID or paystub required.
Can homeschool teachers come to the Teachers Only Day?
This year, due to capacity and inventory limitations, we are prioritizing public and classroom teachers only for this Sneak Peek Day. Homeschool teachers and others are invited to attend all other public book fair days!
What if I have more questions?
We’re here to answer them! Reach out to info@booksforkeeps.org & a member of our team will be in touch with you!
Stay tuned for our 2025 sponsors!
Thank you to our 2024 Book Fair Sponsors!
365 Days of Reading Sponsor
Robins Financial Credit Union
Grade Level Sponsors
Athens Luncheon Optimist Club, Friends from Cobbham, Fully Financial , Primrose of Athens, 3tree Realty, Inc., Publix
Classroom Sponsors
Allergy Partners of Georgia, Athens Housing Authority, JWR Jewelers, Katherine and Bertis Downs, Leon Farmer & Company, Barron's Rentals, NABO Realty, Synovus, Winterville United Methodist Church, Flagpole Magazine, North Georgia Living Magazine, Tapped Athens Wine Tasting Market, Terry College of Business Academic Advising Team
Student Sponsors
Bulldawg Illustrated/ Guide 2 Athens, burton + BURTON, Chuck Toney Communications, Denise Ricks - Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Pluck Financial