Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Friends of Lovejoy Library holds its 42nd Annual Antiques Show & Sale at the SIUE Student Fitness Center Friday and Saturday, March 8-9. Since 1970, the Friends of Lovejoy Library have conducted the show to raise funds for the purchase of books and library materials.
“For 42 years, the Antiques Show has provided great resources for our students, while offering the general public the opportunity to purchase rare and unique items,” said Kyle Moore, Library and Information Services director of development.
The show opens with an “early bird” session from 3-6 p.m. on Friday with tickets at $10. General admission will run from 6-9 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. General admission tickets are $6 for adults, and children under the age of 13 are free.
The show displays antiques for sale including jewelry, toys, sports memorabilia, furniture, smalls and glassware from 31 high quality local and national dealers. Approximately 3,000 attendees annually take advantage of this event to price their antiques and shop for rare and unique items.
“Shopping for items from the past helps to inform our future leaders,” said Carol Nativi, chair of the Antiques Show.
The show is sponsored by the Belleville News-Democrat and the Friends of Lovejoy Library. For more information, visit www.siue.edu/lovejoylibrary/friends or contact Kyle Moore at (618) 650-2714.