Second Chance
Book drop-off
After the resounding success of the Second Hand Book Sales in 2024 and 2025, the Schluechthaus venue will once again be transformed into a huge book market on Sunday, 18 October 2026, from 10:00 to 17:00.
It's easy to take part: just come to the Schluechthaus on one of the following dates and drop off any books you're ready to part with:
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- Saturday, 10 October from 13:00 to 17:00
- Sunday, 11 October from 9:00 to 13:00
In exchange for your pre-loved books, you will be given a voucher worth up to €5 depending on the number of books donated. You can then use this voucher to buy books at the Second Hand Book Sale on Sunday, 18 October 2026.
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This year, all proceeds from the sales will go to L'Etape21, helping young people aged 18 to 27 who are experiencing housing insecurity following family breakdown and are at risk of homelessness.
Instructions for sorting your books
In order to guarantee a high level of quality at the sale, donated books must meet the following requirements:
- Content that is timeless or still relevant (novels, comic books, coffee table books, essays, children's books, etc.)
- Sturdy binding (no loose pages or broken spines)
- Clean pages (no damp marks, food stains or mould)
- Good condition inside (very little or no highlighting, notes or stickers)
- No unpleasant smells (no tobacco, dampness or musty smell, etc.)
Please note that certain categories of books will not be accepted, including textbooks, dictionaries and encyclopaedias, magazines, catalogues and travel guides.
