2779 days ago

Bookarama Oamaru - starts this Friday!

Cara from Rotary Oamaru

Bookarama is our favourite annual fundraiser, raising thousands of dollars for us to use in our community.

Masses of work has been done collecting thousands of books along with CDs, Vinyl, Puzzles and more.

We wish to thank all those who've donated books and volunteered hours to helping pull it all together.

This year's event is going to be our best and biggest yet.

Loan & Merc, Harbour St, Oamaru
- Friday 25th May 9am - 10pm
- Saturday 26th May 9am - 6.30pm
- Sunday 27th May 9am - 12pm

Free entry. BYO bags. See you there!


This year's things to keep an eye out for:
- Rare books including first editions
- Great comics
- Awesome children's books - affordable for all
- Vinyl treasures
- Huge range of NZ books
- Masses of Military books
- Tons of great quality fiction
- Royalty, History, Geography & Religion
- Fascinating biographies
- Cooking, Hobbies and Health

There is literally something for everyone. Make sure you don't miss out!

Free entry. BYO bags. See you there!

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