Kamloops posted Mar 24, 2025 @ 09:19am by Cheyanna Lorraine

Donations needed for Kamloops' biggest used book and music sale

One of Kamloops’ biggest book and music sales is set to return to Kelson Hall this spring.

Barb’s Used Book & Music Sale will be happening from April 12-26.

The sale, which includes a huge variety of books, CDs, vinyl and more, is a vital fundraiser for the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra and KSO Music School.

Every purchase supports music education and live performances in the community.

Items start at just $1 and most items are priced $3 or more, making for a great deal and a way to stock up on books and music while supporting the local cause.

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Below is the schedule for the sale:

Saturday, April 12: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, April 13: 12 pm – 4 pm
Monday–Friday, April 14-18: 12 pm – 5 pm
Saturday, April 19: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, April 20: Closed
Monday–Friday, April 21-25: 12 pm – 5 pm
Saturday, April 26: 10 am – 5 pm

Donations are being accepted at Kelson Hall on Mar. 29 and 30 from 10 am to 2 pm.

The items that are needed most include recently published fiction and non-fiction (within the last five years), Canadian and local authors, children’s books, Indigenous authors and vinyl records that are in good condition.

Donations were a major driver in the return of the event after the location was hit by a fire last spring and had to be hosted at St. Andrews on the Square in the fall.

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