WELCOME!
We are a non-profit organization with 800+ members.
We sponsor Author Talks, Films, Writing Seminars, and Writing Workshops throughout the year (see the calendar below or click on the Events tab).
We raise funds for the Marshes of Glynn – St. Simons Island Library branch by selling donated books at our bookstore (open Wednesdays & Saturdays from 9:30-3:30) and Fall & Spring book sales.
We award monetary grants to the St. Simons Library for programs and projects that help it achieve its strategic goals.
Our annual membership fee starts at $10.
Membership
Membership dues enable us to host events and workshops and support St. Simons Library.
The membership period is from January 1 to December 31. We do not issue membership cards, but we maintain a list for admission to events.
Members enjoy FREE admission to ALL Author Events and early admission to the Spring & Fall Book Sales!
Spring Book Sale
May 2 – 5
St. Simons Casino Atrium – 530 Beachview Drive
Member Preview Thursday, May 2, 3:00 - 6:00 PM.
Non-members can join at the door for $10.
Open to Public
Friday, May 3, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, May 4, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM* * The $10 Bag Sale begins at 1:30
Sunday, May 5, 12:00 – 3:00 PM* *ALL BOOKS HALF PRICE
All Book Sale Proceeds Go To St. Simons Island Public Library
Our Resale Bookstore
530 Beachview Drive – The Casino Building
We are open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:30–3:30 (see calendar above).
Our selection includes – Fiction, Non-Fiction, Cookbooks, Garden, DVDs, Audiobooks,, Civil War, and more!
Prices range from 50 cents and up. Most paperbacks are $2, and hardcovers are $4.
Volunteers manage the bookstore. Credit cards accepted. All proceeds benefit St. Simons Island Library.
Book Donations
Book donations are accepted at the St. Simons Island Library anytime they are open (click for ➜ Library Hours) and the Literary Guild Bookstore during open hours – most Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9:30 to 3:30 (see calendar).
If you have many books to donate, please text/call Tony Cipolla at 609-290-8379 to arrange a pickup. Books must be in boxes – thank you.
We do not accept encyclopedias, textbooks, magazines, comic books, VHS tapes, eight-track tapes, and LPs.
We appreciate the support!
Thank You!
Golden Isles Moving & Storage provides their moving services twice a year for FREE for our annual book sales.
Thank You!
We appreciate the discount provided by Hamilton Storage for our offsite book storage. They are located at 391 Hamilton Road, St. Simons Island.