Having finished its 46th year of offering affordable used books to area residents, the Lewis County branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has announced its annual book sale raised nearly $25,000 in proceeds from books, CDs and DVDs.
The sale began on Thursday, March 26, and ran through Saturday, March 28.
Book prices started at $3 for hardcover and $2 for paperbacks on Thursday, dropping to $2 for
hardcover and $1 for paperbacks on Friday, and finally to just $5 for a bag of books all day on Saturday.
Since the first event in 1979, the Lewis County AAUW book sale has provided thousands of locals with the opportunity to discover and purchase books and other materials at bargain prices.
Proceeds from the book sale support the mission of AAUW — education for women. With money raised from the book sale, AAUW has awarded numerous scholarships to local women attending college, and to middle and high school girls for summer camps focusing on STEM subjects, according to the release.
Lewis County AAUW also co-sponsors Expanding Your Horizons, a hands-on career day for middle school students each October, and has provided financial support to the Hope Alliance of Lewis County as they assist survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
In 2024, AAUW began sponsoring “An Evening with Authors” and will host this literary event again in September.
Founded in 1881, AAUW is the largest and oldest national organization working for the professional and educational advancement of women. In 2023, the Lewis County branch celebrated its 100th year since the branch was formed in 1923.
For more information about Lewis County AAUW, email Membership Chair Cathy Cavness at aauwlcmembership@gmail.com or visit lewiscounty-wa.aauw.net.
