

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Firsthand Look at Secondhand Books with Ken Gloss of the Brattle Book Shop ~ registration requeste
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: In his presentation, “A Firsthand Look at Secondhand Books,” Ken talks about some of his favorite finds and describes some of the joys of the ‘hunt.’ He will talk, in part, about the history of the shop, (which goes back to 1825), being a second-generation owner and growing up in the book business. He has many anecdotes to share about private and institutional collecting as well as guidelines for starting a collection. His talk lasts for about an hour. After that he opens it up for a Q&amp;A session. Following that, Ken will give free verbal appraisals of books that attendees have brought in.

Reserve your spot here: https://thayermemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/a-firsthand-look-at-secondhand-books-with-ken-gloss-of-brattle-book-shop/

Ken is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, The International League of Antiquarian Booksellers and a Fellow of the Massachusetts Historical Society. He appraises for several universities including Harvard University, Boston University, Boston College, and Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Ken also hosts a bi-weekly podcast "Brattlecast: A Firsthand Look at Secondhand Books".

Questions? Contact VHatchell@lancasterma.gov.

Happening in TML's Reference Room located on our main level.

https://thayermemoriallibrary.org/programs/
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Lancaster
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 717 Main St, Lancaster, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01523
- **lat**: 42.45518
- **long**: -71.67251
- **full address**: 717 Main St, Lancaster, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01523

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- **organizer**: Thayer Memorial Library (https://allevents.in/org/thayer-memorial-library/4038885)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 717 Main St, Lancaster, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01523
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Thayer Memorial Library
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- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about A Firsthand Look at Secondhand Books with Ken Gloss of the Brattle Book Shop ~ registration requeste ?
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