Locals have the chance to pore over hundreds of thousands of books during the Book Nook Bonanza used book fundraiser taking place this weekend.
The three-day event is the largest used book sale on the East Coast, according to organizers, and it will be based out of the York City Ice Arena on Vander Avenue in York City.
The Book Nook Bonanza — entering its 59th year — benefits the York Hospital Auxiliary, the hospital’s volunteer organization.
This year’s proceeds will be used to fund the Auxiliary Small Grants Program, which helps individuals and programs within WellSpan, according to the health provider’s website.
Collector Mike Shaw of Spring Garden Township browses during the Book Nook Bonanza at the York City Ice Arena Friday, June 23, 2017. Book Nook Bonanza is in its 59th year and is the largest used book sale on the East Coast according to organizers. The proceeds this year will benefit the York Hospital Auxiliary's Small Grants Program. Over 200,000 books were on sale during the event which runs 1-5 p.m. Friday; extended hours with weekend pass are 5-9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Daily admission is $5 for adults, $1 for adolescents 13-18 years old and free for children 12 and younger. Bill Kalina photo The York Dispatch
Brandon Rohrbaugh of Gettysburg browses a box of books on the floor during the Book Nook Bonanza at the York City Ice Arena Friday, June 23, 2017. He sells them on Amazon. The Book Nook Bonanza is in its 59th year and is the largest used book sale on the East Coast according to organizers. The proceeds this year will benefit the York Hospital Auxiliary's Small Grants Program. Over 200,000 books were on sale during the event which runs 1-5 p.m. Friday; extended hours with weekend pass are 5-9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Daily admission is $5 for adults, $1 for adolescents 13-18 years old and free for children 12 and younger. Bill Kalina photo The York Dispatch
Lisa Oriolo, events specialist for WellSpan, talks with volunteer and WellSpan employee Sandy Tompkins before the start of the Book Nook Bonanza at the York City Ice Arena Friday, June 23, 2017. Book Nook Bonanza is in its 59th year and is the largest used book sale on the East Coast according to organizers. The proceeds this year will benefit the York Hospital Auxiliary's Small Grants Program. Over 200,000 books were on sale during the event which runs 1-5 p.m. Friday; extended hours with weekend pass are 5-9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Daily admission is $5 for adults, $1 for adolescents 13-18 years old and free for children 12 and younger. Bill Kalina photo The York Dispatch
Julie Smyth of Stewartstown peruses titles near the ice rink boards where just outside artwork for sale was displayed during the Book Nook Bonanza at the York City Ice Arena Friday, June 23, 2017. She said she sells books online. The Book Nook Bonanza is in its 59th year and is the largest used book sale on the East Coast according to organizers. The proceeds this year will benefit the York Hospital Auxiliary's Small Grants Program. Over 200,000 books were on sale during the event which runs 1-5 p.m. Friday; extended hours with weekend pass are 5-9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Daily admission is $5 for adults, $1 for adolescents 13-18 years old and free for children 12 and younger. Bill Kalina photo The York Dispatch
Skipjacks Hockey Club member Justin Fowlkes, 17, and teammates head to the locker room past the line of people waiting to get into the Book Nook Bonanza at the York City Ice Arena Friday, June 23, 2017. Book Nook Bonanza is in its 59th year and is the largest used book sale on the East Coast according to organizers. The proceeds this year will benefit the York Hospital Auxiliary's Small Grants Program. Over 200,000 books were on sale during the event which runs 1-5 p.m. Friday; extended hours with weekend pass are 5-9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Daily admission is $5 for adults, $1 for adolescents 13-18 years old and free for children 12 and younger. Bill Kalina photo The York Dispatch
Julie Smyth of Stewartstown waits in line before the Book Nook Bonanza at the York City Ice Arena Friday, June 23, 2017. She said she sells books online. The Book Nook Bonanza is in its 59th year and is the largest used book sale on the East Coast according to organizers. The proceeds this year will benefit the York Hospital Auxiliary's Small Grants Program. Over 200,000 books were on sale during the event which runs 1-5 p.m. Friday; extended hours with weekend pass are 5-9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Daily admission is $5 for adults, $1 for adolescents 13-18 years old and free for children 12 and younger. Bill Kalina photo The York Dispatch
Nancy Dostal, left, and Joan Vange, both of Springettsbury Township, chat while waiting in line before the doors opened to the Book Nook Bonanza at the York City Ice Arena Friday, June 23, 2017. Nancy says they collect so many books "we're going to die before they're all read." The Book Nook Bonanza is in its 59th year and is the largest used book sale on the East Coast according to organizers. The proceeds this year will benefit the York Hospital Auxiliary's Small Grants Program. Over 200,000 books were on sale during the event which runs 1-5 p.m. Friday; extended hours with weekend pass are 5-9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Daily admission is $5 for adults, $1 for adolescents 13-18 years old and free for children 12 and younger. Bill Kalina photo The York Dispatch
Collectors, dealers and readers enter the Book Nook Bonanza at the York City Ice Arena Friday, June 23, 2017. Book Nook Bonanza is in its 59th year and is the largest used book sale on the East Coast according to organizers. The proceeds this year will benefit the York Hospital Auxiliary's Small Grants Program. Over 200,000 books were on sale during the event which runs 1-5 p.m. Friday; extended hours with weekend pass are 5-9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Daily admission is $5 for adults, $1 for adolescents 13-18 years old and free for children 12 and younger. Bill Kalina photo The York Dispatch
Book seller Rae Jean Rayner of Jackson Township uses a scanner on her phone to check information about books during the Book Nook Bonanza at the York City Ice Arena Friday, June 23, 2017. Book Nook Bonanza is in its 59th year and is the largest used book sale on the East Coast according to organizers. The proceeds this year will benefit the York Hospital Auxiliary's Small Grants Program. Over 200,000 books were on sale during the event which runs 1-5 p.m. Friday; extended hours with weekend pass are 5-9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Daily admission is $5 for adults, $1 for adolescents 13-18 years old and free for children 12 and younger. Bill Kalina photo The York Dispatch
Collector and dealer Frank Marotta of Elkton, Md. races to drop off books in a box he brought during the Book Nook Bonanza at the York City Ice Arena Friday, June 23, 2017. He said he expects to leave the event with about 100 books. The Book Nook Bonanza is in its 59th year and is the largest used book sale on the East Coast according to organizers. The proceeds this year will benefit the York Hospital Auxiliary's Small Grants Program. Over 200,000 books were on sale during the event which runs 1-5 p.m. Friday; extended hours with weekend pass are 5-9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Daily admission is $5 for adults, $1 for adolescents 13-18 years old and free for children 12 and younger. Bill Kalina photo The York Dispatch
Carole Haller of York Township browses during the Book Nook Bonanza at the York City Ice Arena Friday, June 23, 2017. She said she is an avid reader and never misses the event. Book Nook Bonanza is in its 59th year and is the largest used book sale on the East Coast according to organizers. The proceeds this year will benefit the York Hospital Auxiliary's Small Grants Program. Over 200,000 books were on sale during the event which runs 1-5 p.m. Friday; extended hours with weekend pass are 5-9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Daily admission is $5 for adults, $1 for adolescents 13-18 years old and free for children 12 and younger. Bill Kalina photo The York Dispatch
Collectors, dealers and readers browse during the Book Nook Bonanza at the York City Ice Arena Friday, June 23, 2017. Book Nook Bonanza is in its 59th year and is the largest used book sale on the East Coast according to organizers. The proceeds this year will benefit the York Hospital Auxiliary's Small Grants Program. Over 200,000 books were on sale during the event which runs 1-5 p.m. Friday; extended hours with weekend pass are 5-9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Daily admission is $5 for adults, $1 for adolescents 13-18 years old and free for children 12 and younger. Bill Kalina photo The York Dispatch
WellSpan estimates that 250,000 books are sold or donated each year by the York Hospital Auxiliary.
Daily admission is $5 for adults, $1 for adolescents 13-18 years old and free for children 12 and younger. A weekend admission package costs $25 for those 13 and older includes early admission on Friday starting at 1 p.m.
Books in the general area are $2 for hardcover and $1 for paperback. In the children’s book area, books are five for $1.
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