Introducing the UQ Alumni Book Fair
The UQ Alumni Book Fair is an annual fundraiser based at The University of Queensland. The Book Fair is organised by volunteers who harness their love of books and generously donate their time, to help raise funds for scholarships to support UQ students. Each Book Fair features a range of pre-loved books, magazines, sheet music, DVDs, CDs, vinyl records, and even the occasional photograph, print or piece of memorabilia.
More than 110,000 books are prepared each year for the Book Fair. Preparation consists of sorting, classifying, pricing and packing books, then setting them up for the four-day fair. The books not selected for sale are passed onto community organisations, locally and overseas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I pay?
Card payments are preferred; however, we will also accept cash. Unfortunately, we cannot receive cheques.
Where is the closest parking?
The Book Fair will be held in the UQ Centre on Union Rd, St Lucia. There is parking available under the UQ Centre and beneath the playing fields behind the UQ Centre. Paid parking applies Monday–Friday, 7am–9pm. Parking is free on weekends and public holidays. Further details can be found here.
Is there public transport available?
Our St Lucia campus is accessible by car, bus, bike or ferry. Find more details about transportation options here.
What is the Rare Book Auction?
Since the first Alumni Book Fair in 1979, the Rare Book Auction has taken place every two years. This year, it’s back! On Friday 28 April at 6:30pm, we will be auctioning off more than 150 rare books. You can find out more about the Rare Book Auction here.
Can I see what books will be up for auction?
More than a hundred books will be on offer at this year’s auction. This year’s auction features a remarkable first edition copy of Winnie-The-Pooh from 1926, one of only 1750 copies of the Folio Society’s limited edition Les Misérables, and various books by renowned naturalists and explorers Charles Darwin, and Alfred Russel Wallace. We even have John Lort Stokes official account of the last major expedition of Australian maritime discovery, from the HMS Beagle in 1846.