Event raised $164,000 for women's shelter beds in 2024
The largest used book sale in Canada is back this week - and all supporting survivors of domestic violence in the Niagara Region.
The Birchway Book Riot is being held at the Gale Centre until Sunday, with thousands of booklovers coming through the doors to purchase books for a good cause.
Executive Director of Birchway Niagara Jennifer Gauthier says its a massive undertaking.
In 2024, the Book Riot raised over $164,000, resulting in an additional 15 shelter beds being funded.
Gauthier says that's 15 more women escaping intimate partner violence.
In total, about 6000 book buyers visited the Book Riot in 2024.
This year's sale includes a number of daily specials, including:
Thursday: 'Entertainment Night" - Buy two CDs/DVDs/vinyl, one get free
Friday: Kid's Day! Buy two children's/youth brooks, get one free
Saturday: Buy two hardcovers, get one free
Sunday: Bag Day! Fill a bag for $10, or get three bags for $20
The Book Riot runs from 10:00am to 9:00pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday.
(Written by: Matt Latour)