Upcoming Events & Booksales
Fall 2024 Mega Book Sale
NEW LOCATION!
Due to the original book sale venue being used as a shelter for citizens recovering from Hurricane Helene, the Citrus County Chronicle has offered to host the Mega Sale at their building in Meadowcrest, located at 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd. Crystal River, FL 34429
Book Sale Location:
Citrus County Chronicle Building in Crystal River Florida
Address:
1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd. Crystal River, FL 34429
Sale Dates: October 25 – October 28, 2024
- Friday, October 25, 3 – 7PM (with $5 cash donation)
- Saturday, October 26, 9AM – 3PM
- Sunday, October 27 – Half Price Day, 9AM – 3PM (Everything half price)
- Monday, October 28 – Clearance Day, 9AM – 2PM* (Clearance Day)
*Please note early closing on Final Day of Sale
FOCCLS Book Sale FAQ
The Mega Sale will be held at the Citrus County Chronicle building, located at 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd. Crystal River, FL 34429
SCANNERS:
We are “dealer friendly” and allow the use of handheld scanners at our sales.
HOLDING AREA:
To make browsing easier we encourage our customers to take advantage of the holding area where items may be left temporarily to be picked up when ready to check out.
Items not picked up by the close of day will be restocked on the sales tables.
ASSISTANCE AT CHECKOUT:
Plastic bags or cartons (for larger orders) will be provided.
Personnel is available to cart purchases out to the parking area and load into vehicles.
PETS:
Pets are NOT allowed in the Citrus Chronicle Building.
PAYMENT:
Credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay are accepted during the sale, in addition to cash and checks.
RESTROOMS:
There are no public restrooms available for patrons during this sale.
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