WELCOME to AAUW Bethlehem (PA) Branch
62nd ANNUAL USED BOOK FAIR A SUCCESS!
Whew! We’ve put the 62nd AAUW mUsed Book Fair to bed. It’s a big job, 
but one we both
enjoy. As we mentioned at the Scholarship reception, it takes our whole community to attend this event each year-many thanks to our Branch members who came out to support us. The support of the Lehigh Valley community folks who donate the books, CDs, DVDs and records and then return to shop the sale makes our Book Fair successful year after year.
Our Section Chairs deserve special recognition for the many hours spent on the rink organizing, sorting and pricing: Mary Lou Vernon and Bernadette Enriquez, (Biography), Olga Conneen, Barbara Janofsky and Cathy Gumlock (Children), Linda Zimmerman and Cynthia Weber
(Collectibles), Rita Bergstrom (Cooking, Political Science, STEM), Barb Myers, Linda Herkalo and Sandy Freeman (Fiction), Jo Ann Kelly (Gardening), Barbara Dietterich and Brenda Tomlinson (History), Nan Faust and Kristina Hollingsworth (Home & Hobby), Amy Fields (STEM, Political Science and Sports), Joanne Wagner (Large Print), Phyllis Wargo and Sue McNamara (Literature), Nancy Becker (CDs, DVDs, Vinyl), Linda Robbins, Cinda Jensen, Bernie Mendez and Mary Dawson (Mystery), Ken Webb (Religion), Jack Weber (Science Fiction), and Sue Monroe. It was amazing to see MANY people lined up before opening every day of the sale. For several days, it took at least 10 minutes to get the customers on the rink. We think the significant increase in customers over the last two years is due to our Facebook posts and the coverage by WFMZ.
Thanks to the donations, the great work of our volunteers and Branch members, and the huge
number of shoppers, our gross revenue this year exceeded $88,000! for a call from us next fall as we get ready for the 63rd Book Fair
Debbie Spinney and Joan Howe Co-Chairs of Books Fair 2024
63rd ANNUAL USED BOOK FAIR
Thursday, April 24th through Monday, April 28th, 2025. Held at the Bethlehem Ice Rink: 345 Illick’s Mill Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18017. Donations Accepted at the Ice Rink April 1 – 21st, 2025. Monday through Saturday 9am-noon.
Used Book Fair Co-chairs: Joan Howe & Debbie Spinney
Our Mission: To advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.
Our Vision: AAUW will be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy, and measurable changes in areas impacting the lives of women and girls.
Values Statement: Nonpartisan, Fact-based, Integrity, Inclusion, and Intersectionality.
American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a nationwide network of more than 170,000 members and supporters across the United States, with 1,000 branches. For 130 years, AAUW members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — critical social issues, civil rights, education, , discrimination, and workplace equity. Our commitment to our mission is reflected in all aspects of our work.
About Us: A Short History
AAUW Bethlehem Branch was officially recognized in 1929 with 55 members. The Bethlehem Branch organized the first Study Groups in 1933 for social activities and exploration of positions of fundamental issues of the day. We awarded the first scholarship of $300 to a female graduate of Bethlehem High School in 1954. In 1963, we opened the doors to our First Book Fair. This year we celebrated its 60th anniversary and to date have raised over one million dollars for educational scholarships for women and girls. In 2022, we celebrate our 93rd year of continuing to break through barriers for women and girls.