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Passages Bookshop: MOVING SALE! — ONE WEEK ONLY!

Passages Bookshop 1801 NW Upshur, Suite 660, Portland, OR, United States

MONDAY, DECEMBER 6 – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 50% OFF all books priced $25 or less 30% OFF all other books* Passages Bookshop is moving to a new location in NW Portland. Take advantage of great discounts to stock up on Christmas gifts, pick up those books you’ve been coveting, and help us lighten our load. Hundreds of new arrivals in every category are included: used books, rare books, bargain books, remainders. Sale prices for items on the website will appear by Monday morning. * Please note that a small number of consigned books will not be included in the sale.

Free

Rose City Holiday Book & Paper Fair

100 Southeast Alder Street, Portland,97214 100 Southeast Alder Street, Portland, OR, United States

Booksellers from the Pacific Northwest and beyond will be bringing their best rare and collectible books and ephemera. Find a wide array of rare and collectible books, ephemera, maps, prints, photographs and more. Interesting material in all fields at a variety of price points. The fair is happening just in time for the holiday season, so you will be sure to find gifts for all the booklovers on your list. VIP Preview - Friday evening, December 10 from 6-9 pm. Tickets $25 General Admission - Saturday, December 11 from 10 am-5 pm. Tickets $5 All staff and exhibitors at the book fair will be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and will wear a mask at all times unless they are in one of the designated break…

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Broadway Books: Independent Bookstore Day

Broadway Books 1714 NE Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

Independent Bookstore Day (IBD) just hasn't been the same the past couple of years, since Covid reared its ugly head and put a lid on in-store events, but we're happy to announce--with only a slight bit of trepidation--IT'S BACK!!! We are thrilled to once again welcome you into the store to party like it's, well, 2019, before all this nonsense began. On Saturday, April 30th (which also happens to be Jacqueline Winspear's birthday) we will celebrate all that is indie with a party at the store--consider it a warm-up party to our 30th anniversary celebration on May 14th. We will have IBD specialty items created just for this day, including special Blackwing pencils, mugs, tote bags, and other items. We have limited quantities of most…

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Cookbook Flash Sale!!

Broadway Books 1714 NE Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

Cookbook Flash Sale!!!! There are tons of great new cookbooks coming out this fall, but our shelves are already full with wonderful cookbooks, so it's a win-win situation for you: From June 14th through June 19th, ALL of the cookbooks in our store (no special orders) are 20% off!!! Discounted cookbooks now, and more great cookbooks coming down the road. Win-win! This is an in-store sale only; not online. So come browse our shelves!

Free

Rose City Book & Paper Fair

DoubleTree Hotel 1000 NE Multonomah St, Portland, OR, United States

Announcing the in-person return of the annual Rose City Book & Paper Fair! June 17-18, 2022 1000 NE Multnomah Portland, Oregon Friday 2-8 pm & Saturday 10 am-5 pm Admission $5 Booksellers from the Pacific Northwest and beyond will be bringing their best rare and collectible books, ephemera, maps, prints, photographs and more. Click here for a list of our exhibitors. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for updates. Tickets on sale now at Eventbrite!

$5

Rose City Book & Paper Fair

DoubleTree Hotel 1000 NE Multonomah St, Portland, OR, United States

Announcing the in-person return of the annual Rose City Book & Paper Fair! June 17-18, 2022 1000 NE Multnomah Portland, Oregon Friday 2-8 pm & Saturday 10 am-5 pm Admission $5 Booksellers from the Pacific Northwest and beyond will be bringing their best rare and collectible books, ephemera, maps, prints, photographs and more. Click here for a list of our exhibitors. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for updates. Tickets on sale now at Eventbrite!

$5
East Side Makers Showcase

EAST SIDE MAKERS SHOWCASE

Martha's Curiosity Shop 110 East Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, OR, United States

June 25, 2022, Martha's Curiosity Shop and RACC present: Free workshops taught by local artisans in skateboard art and design, fiber arts, zines, collaborative painting, and printmaking Portland, Ore. — June 2, 2022 — Martha's Curiosity Shop and the Regional Arts and Culture Council present an all-ages (13-150) free event for the east Portland and Troutdale communities. June 25, 2022 from 12:30 to 5:30 PM local artisans in fiber arts, printmaking, skateboard art and design, collaborative painting, and zine making will present free workshops on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive by 12:30 to sign up. Workshops are capped at twenty participants each. The East Side Makers Showcase is the first event of its kind presented by Martha Grover and Martha's Curiosity Shop and aims at…

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Book & Media Sale

Ledding Library of Milwaukie 10660 SE 21st Avenue, Milwaukie, OR, United States

The Friends of the Library highly-missed annual book sale is back in a new and improved way. You now have the opportunity to browse and purchase from their larger inventory four times a year instead of just once. The second Quarterly Book Sale of 2022 will take place at the Library on Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, August 14th — from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day in the Community Room. Be sure to mark these dates and times on your calendar — as the Community Room will be filled with books, CDs, DVDs and merchandise for you to purchase and enjoy for time immemorial. Room Location: Community Room

Free

Book Sale

Ledding Library of Milwaukie 10660 SE 21st Avenue, Milwaukie, OR, United States

Sundays May through October (weather permitting) from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Friends of the Ledding Library will sell books you'll love next to the amphitheater at the north end of the Ledding Library building. Sales of donated books benefit library programs and purchase. From early readers to teens and adults, the library serves all our community. You can help by purchasing books and by joining the Friends and/or volunteering. Learn more at www.leddingfriends.org (link is external). Room Location: Next to the amphitheater

Free

Books With Pictures: Sale Week

Books with Pictures 1401 SE Division Street, Portland, OR, United States

Come through for 10% off everything in the store (20% with your RCCC badge or if you have an account with us), $1 select back issues, and a stacked 50-70% off clearance section!

Free
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