The 2026 Books & Bling Sale is taking place on November 6 – 8, 2026 at the Farmers’ Institute from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday)

More than 20,000 gently used books across more than 30 different genres, as well as a large display of new and gently used designer, vintage, and costume jewelry – for all ages – are for sale.

Drop off Book & Jewelry Donation Days:

Oct 30 -Nov 1, 2026:  10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  (Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) – Farmers Institute

Jewelry donations can be dropped off in the large blue box at Island Savings Credit Union during regular banking hours as well as be dropped off at the Salt Spring Island Literacy Office, located in the SIMS Multi, from Monday -Thursday from 11am-3pm.

We are delighted by donations of all kinds of jewelry for both youth and adults – rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more – vintage, collectable, designer and costume.

BOOKS & BLING 2026 SALE & PREVIEW EVENT DETAILS!

The 2026 Books & Bling Sale is taking place on Friday to Sunday, November 6^th to 8^th from 10 am to 4 pm (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday) at the Farmers’ Institute.  More than 20,000 gently used books across 30 different genres, as well as designer, vintage, and costume jewelry (and a new a collection of unique glass and metal beads) suitable for adults, teens and children, will be featured for sale at this popular charity event.

Proceeds go to the Salt Spring Literacy Society, which provides free literacy support to youth, adults, and seniors.

The Salt Spring Literacy Society Members Preview Night is taking place on Thursday, November 5 at the Farmers’ Institute from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Members who attend this special preview party will enjoy delicious appetizers – with ingredients generously donated by Country Grocer — created by Chef Mark Kilner and his students from the GISS Culinary Program as well as a glass of wine and other non-alcoholic refreshments.  Attendees will also get an opportunity to see what’s for sale before the event is open to the public.

Attendees are welcome to purchase four fiction/non-fiction books, as well as four books from the children’s section and four from our Specials books.

Attendees can also purchase two pieces of jewelry – including one piece from our special Black Velvet table – and four pieces from our Children’s and Youth jewelry display.

This Preview Night event is open to all members of the Salt Spring Literacy.  If you want to attend but you’re not a member of Salt Spring Literacy or your membership has expired, (they expire every year on Sept 1), you can sign up at the event or you can become a member via online (Become A Member Online – Salt Spring Literacy).

You’ll be supporting a great organization that provides literacy support for children, youth, adults and seniors!

Hope to see you at the Preview Party and at the sale!

The halls are filled with tables loaded with well-organized and lovingly curated fiction and non-fiction books, in categories ranging from art to travel with every beloved mystery and CanLit novel in between!

They’re a bargain –priced at just a few dollars, with most children’s books at or under a dollar. Exceptionally beautiful, valuable and antique volumes are professionally valued and displayed in a special section of the hall.

The bling is an eclectic collection of designer, vintage, and costume jewellery donated by Salt Spring Islanders. In the “Bling Room”, you will find necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, and miscellaneous items such as cuff links. We also sell bags of beads.

There is something for everyone. Every year, we find that a certain item is in demand.

We work with artisans on the island to help us appraise the higher-end pieces and identify hallmarks and gemstones. Solving the intriguing riddle posed by the hallmarks stamped onto a piece of jewelry involves skill, experience, and a wealth of knowledge.

Our prices are reasonable, ranging from $2 to $200. At the center of the bling room is a table draped in black velvet. This is where you will find the designer items, the gold, and the silver.