Salt Spring Books And Bling Sale

Books and Bling is Salt Spring Literacy’s biggest annual fundraiser and one of the region’s best places to find gently used books and eclectic jewelry. Expect more than 20,000 books across 30-plus genres, a curated bling room with vintage and designer pieces, and a friendly, community-first vibe that makes browsing feel like a treasure hunt with your savviest friend.

Key dates & hours

• Members Preview Night, Thursday November 6, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (members only).
• Public sale, Friday November 7 to Saturday November 8, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Final sale day, Sunday November 9, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

What to expect at Salt Spring Books And Bling Sale

You will find well organized tables of fiction and nonfiction, a children’s section with bargain prices, and a Bling Room featuring designer, vintage and costume jewelry priced from about $2 to $200. Special, valuable volumes are appraised and displayed separately. All proceeds support Salt Spring Literacy programs for children, youth, adults and seniors.

Books accepted and not accepted

Accepted examples

Recent fiction and literature, children’s and YA, arts and crafts, gardening, cooking, biographies, history, science, and more.

Not accepted examples

Books with missing pages, moldy or damaged books, textbooks, workbooks, dictionaries, Bibles or other religious texts, magazines, and older technical computer books.

Volunteers and membership

Volunteers are essential to the sale, from sorting donations to floor shifts during the event. If you want to help, sign up early via the Books & Bling volunteer page or email bbsl@saltspringliteracy.org. Membership is $10 and gives access to Preview Night and member buying privileges.

Visitor tips

• Arrive early on Friday for the best selection, or come Sunday for bargain hunting when prices are often lower.
• If you have jewelry to donate, wrap small pieces and label anything with provenance if you know it. Appraisals are done onsite for higher-end items.

Event details, donation windows, and volunteer needs are confirmed on the Salt Spring Literacy Books & Bling page. Check their site the week of the event for any last-minute updates.