The Hastings Host Lions Club Book Sale saw tens of thousands of books, magazines, DVDs and music on offer at this year's annual event.
In its 29th year, 2500 people had a browse at the extensive selection and raised a large amount of money for different community causes.
Hastings Host Lions Club Book Sale convener, Alan Harvey, said it had been a very successful weekend.
The total takings for the weekend were $34,000, which they were "pleased with as it was an increase on last year."
"It really is a whole-year process. We started receiving books earlier this year and were sorting from March onwards, with regular sorting sessions."