“This year will be our 31st sale. We are desperately searching for a large building for approximately six to eight weeks, for the months of June and July,” Oliver said. “All proceeds raised go back into the community. Is there a building in Whangārei that is vacant at this time of the year that we could use? “We receive thousands of books during this time, and we sort into categories, which takes a lot of room and many hours. It will also need good vehicle access.” The space needed would have to be large – about the size of a quarter of a rugby field – preferably within the city limits so people don’t have to travel too far and there is plenty of parking close by. The clubs’ volunteers would sort the books at the venue out into the various categories and box them up ready for the sale. Books have been a loyal friend to the clubs, with their annual book fairs raising more than $700,000 for charity, including more than $47,000 at last year’s sale. The book sale funds a number of initiatives the Zonta clubs provide, including Plunket, the School for Teen Parents and other students through scholarships, Helping Hands, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and many other groups and individuals in the community. Anybody who may have a suitable venue can phone Judy Oliver on 021 438831 or email judyoliver@xtra.co.nz.