Quick Summary
TLS (The Library Store) is promoting their massive Warehouse Clearance Sale, where libraries can save up to 81% on select stock items, including furniture, shelving, supplies, and décor. This is an excellent, time-sensitive opportunity to browse deeply discounted items for your library spaces. Also, a quick reminder of your year-round Minitex contract discount and how it works alongside—or rather in lieu of—the clearance pricing.
At Minitex, we’re always looking for ways to help libraries make smart purchasing decisions—and we’re pleased to share a great opportunity through our partner, The Library Store, Inc. (TLS). They’re currently featuring a Warehouse Clearance Sale—savings up to 81%—and we want you to take full advantage.
The Library Store has been supporting libraries and schools for nearly 40 years. With a 100,000-square-foot facility in Central Illinois, they’re able to ship stocked items within 48 hours and support full-service design, furnishing, warehousing, and installation. So whether you’re refreshing shelving, adding reading-spaces, or stocking up on supplies—you’ve got a reliable partner.
Don't miss the opportunity to save up to 80%! Shop a vast variety of deeply discounted items you won't find in the TLS catalogs! Please keep in mind that quantities are limited, and clearance items are non-returnable.
With Minitex Cooperative Purchasing, additional year-round discounts are available, including up to 55% off retail prices and free shipping on stock products for orders above $100. Remember that these discounts cannot be combined with the promo code, but they offer significant savings on non-sale items—like book repair tools, specialized adhesives, and archival-quality materials. Make sure your library account on The Library Store website is active and linked with the “Minitex” bid code.
Smart Shopping Tips
- Browse the clearance sale items and note the prices—some deals may be exceptional.
- For items you know you’ll need (non-sale supplies, shelving, furniture), log in to The Library Store website, enter your bid code “Minitex,” and check out the contract pricing.
- Before you click “Purchase,” compare:
- Is the clearance price lower than the contract price? If yes, go for the clearance deal.
- If the contract price is better (or if the item is not part of the clearance), use your Minitex code and get up to 55% off plus free shipping.
- For larger furniture or renovation projects, take advantage of TLS’s design/installation service while still using your contract pricing for qualifying items.
If you have questions or would like help placing an order, contact Dana Kocienda, Products Coordinator at minitexproducts@umn.edu. We’re here to help you stretch your budget, simplify your purchasing, and turn your vision for your library space into reality—whether via an unbeatable clearance deal or through your trusted Minitex contract discount. Feel free to reach out anytime!
To take advantage of this offer or explore more products, visit The Library Store’s website or learn about additional benefits through Minitex.
Through Cooperative Purchasing, you can also get special pricing on many other library products. For more information, visit the Cooperative Purchasing Library Products area of our website or visit the Shop Minitex website.
If you have any questions, contact Dana Kocienda:
Email: minitexproducts@umn.edu
Fax: 612-624-4508
Products Phone: 612-625-9527 or 800-462-5348
Direct Phone: 612-625-5014
