In 2026, with the support of donations from across MIT's campus, we were able to host both a winter and summer book sale! With students, staff, faculty, and neighbors visiting us in the MIT Open Space (and in the Bush Room during the colder months), folks were able to support the work of the MIT Community Service Fund while bringing home new reads to last them through IAP or to welcome them back to campus!
Together, our volunteer cashiers and event staff helped our visitors raise $2,400+ raised for the fund! Established in 1968 by the MIT faculty, the CSF provides financial resources to support MIT students, faculty, and staff volunteers in local public service initiatives. From strengthening relationships between the Institute and surrounding communities to funding service projects that offer educational value to MIT students, the organization’s founding principles remain at the heart of CSF’s work. The CSF is wholly supported by generous donations from MIT community members — and from events such as the used book sale.
We are so grateful to all of the book donors and patrons who stopped by to fill up their bookcases. We can't wait to do it again soon!
Photos by Portia Bocage/CineOlive
