Used Book Store Being Established In West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The West Hartford public school system is establishing a a used book store.

The store, called "The Next Chapter," is being set up in conjunction with the WHPS Post-Secondary Schools (special needs) program and will be located at 18 South Main St. in the central building.

WHPS is collecting gently used books to stock the shelves. Fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, young adult titles children's titles are especially sought.

Donation boxes are being set up in each school’s main office for drop off.

Donations are also being accepted Saturday at the annual book swap, slated for 10 a.m. to noon at the West Hartford Town Hall front lawn, 50 S. Main St. (or in the auditorium if it's raining).

No text books, test prep/workbooks or damaged books are being accepted.

Residents can contact bookbarct@gmail.com or alannagoldberg@comcast.net with questions.