Brockton, MA

Buy a Book, and Bring Hope to Fur-Babies in Need!

Camilo Díaz

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Calling all animal lovers and avid readers! An opportunity to satiate both of your great passions in life is here for the weekend! The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts invites you to their three-day book sale. And before you ask, YES, 100% of the proceeds will go to animals in need!

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What Is the APCSM?

The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts is a 501(c)(3) outreach and education animal shelter which serves Plymouth, Norfolk, and Bristol counties. In their over thirteen years of operations, they have helped to save the lives of over 9,000 animals by uniting them with their forever homes.

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"Our Mission is to operate an open admission animal care and adoption facility, with focus on prevention of cruelty to animals, education and outreach; while promoting inclusivity, acceptance, and equality."
- The APCSM's Official Webpage

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What Can I Expect at the Book Sale?

Over the three-day weekend of March 10th, 11th and 12th, the APCSM will be hosting a fundraising book sale with all proceeds going straight back to the animals the shelter houses. Speaking of those animals, in addition to adding to your book collection, you can meet the animals of the APCSM and maybe even find your new best friend! The APCSM takes it a step further with wood-fired pizza, courtesy of Longwater Farm, for a pizza night on Friday. Furthermore, the shelter's famous bake sale will run alongside the book sale on Saturday and Sunday!

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Book Sale Details:

Where: 1300 West Elm Street, Ext. Brockton, MA 02301

When: Friday March 10th, Saturday March 11th, and Sunday March 12th

Time: (Fri) 4 - 7 PM

(Sat) 10 AM - 3 PM

(Sun) 10 AM - 1 PM

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