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Attention, Book Lovers: Come to the Bronxville PTA's Used Book Sale

May 14, 2014:  The Bronxville School PTA will once again host a used book sale over Memorial Day Weekend, and the entire community is invited.

"I get volunteers who aren't just school parents but others who love the book sale," said Jocelyn Angelone, who organized last year's sale and is doing it again this year with co-chair Molly Bianco.

Jocelyn and Molly hope that members of Gramatan Village will once again donate books, volunteer to help run the sale, and come to buy books. In years past, buyers also have included folks from local preschools and camps trying to build libraries and book sellers hunting for rare editions.

"The used book sale is great for kids, teens, and adults who love to read," Jocelyn said. "They can satisfy that desire without having to spend a tremendous amount on books." Last year, the president of the PTA discovered a limited edition book on birds.

The PTA will be accepting donations of books, DVDs, and CDs from Monday, May 19, through Wednesday, May 21, at the elementary school entrance on Midland Avenue. "It's a great way for people to recycle books and reduce the clutter," Jocelyn said. "Some of us gather tons of books, and then we don't know what to do with them."

Jocelyn said she and Molly volunteered to run the book sale because they love books. "It is also a great way to meet people," Jocelyn said.

Volunteers from the PTA and the community sort through the books and man the sale, which this year will be held in the elementary school multipurpose room on Friday, May 23, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm; Saturday, May 24, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm; and Monday, May 26, from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Folks who volunteer to sort through the donations get first crack at buying books.

Editor's note:  The full schedule of Memorial Day Weekend events sponsored by the Bronxville PTA appears in a separate article in this week's issue and can also be found at www.bronxvillepta.org.

Pictured here:  Jocelyn Angelone, who is helping to organize the Bronxville School PTA's used book sale.

Photo courtesy Francine Schwadel, Publicity Co-Chair, Bronxville School PTA

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Bronxville Overview

Bronxville is a quaint village (one square mile) located just 16 miles north of midtown Manhattan (roughly 30 minutes on the train) and has a population of approximately 6,500. It is known as a premier community with an excellent public school (K-12) and easy access to Manhattan. Bronxville offers many amenities including an attractive business district, a hospital (Lawrence Hospital), public paddle and tennis courts, fine dining at local restaurants, two private country clubs and a community library.

While the earliest settlers of Bronxville date back to the first half of the 18th century, the history of the modern suburb of Bronxville began in 1890 when William Van Duzer Lawrence purchased a farm and commissioned the architect, William A. Bates, to design a planned community of houses for well-known artists and professionals that became a thriving art colony. This community, now called Lawrence Park, is listed on the National register of Historic Places and many of the homes still have artists’ studios. A neighborhood association within Lawrence Park called “The Hilltop Association” keeps this heritage alive with art shows and other events for neighbors.

Bronxville offers many charming neighborhoods as well as a variety of living options for residents including single family homes, town houses, cooperatives and condominiums. One of the chief benefits of living in “the village” is that your children can attend the Bronxville School.

The Bronxville postal zone (10708, known as “Bronxville PO”) includes the village of Bronxville as well as the Chester Heights section of Eastchester, parts of Tuckahoe and the Lawrence Park West, Cedar Knolls, Armour Villa and Longvale sections of Yonkers. Many of these areas have their own distinct character. For instance, the Armour Villa section has many historic homes and even has its own newsletter called “The Villa Voice” which reports on neighborhood news.

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