The Cozumel Sun News April: The Cozumel Sun Book Exchange, Medical Equipment Loan & Rental, and the Medication Collection Center.
The Cozumel Sun Book Exchange
HOURS OF OPERATION
April 2026
Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturdays 8 a.m. – 1:00
Sundays Closed
AVAILABLE OTHER HOURS BY APPOINTMENT!
Call Julian 987 118 8020
Book Exchange Rules
- Everyone must fill out a membership form.
- There is a limit of two books exchanged at a time.
- No book to exchange? A $50-peso donation is appreciated.
There is a maintenance charge of $10 pesos per book. (The ten pesos go to Julian who will disinfect the front and back cover and return to the proper shelf.)
A Labor of Love
We have been busy organizing and sorting through hundreds of books these past two months. (This has not stopped our anxious readers from popping in and exchanging books; one lady even went through our boxes!)
There have been countless hours of unpacking and sorting books. Then came the time-consuming task of alphabetizing. The biggest challenge was very creative thinking to find space for all of the books.
The book Exchange easily is taking over half of the store space. As of today, I still must figure out space for children’s books, religious books, how to books, and guidebooks.
Expenses to Date
Providing this service to the community is not only time consuming, it is also expensive. Before moving the Book Exchange to the public library, we carried the cost. We encouraged readers to make purchases at the store and make donations. Unfortunately, one or two people donated and very few ever made purchases.
Moving Truck & Movers $1,000
Repairs to the Cozumel Library / paint $ 1,000
Book Ends* $ 1,493
To Date Out of Pocket $ 3,493
Special thanks to:
Michael Rhodes came all the way from Europe to help us. He traveled from Switzerland by way of Ceylon, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai, to help get us started. Michael aided in boxing and transporting the books, as well as alphabetizing most of the paperbacks.
Cindy Trautwein & Flip Concierge and Tours for purchasing our store sign!
Funds Needed
The book ends and we purchased cover about one third of the bookshelves. We will need to raise another $2986 to cover all the shelf ends.
License and permits City of Cozumel Approximately $10,000. Exact amount to be figured out after Easter when we officially reapply for business licenses and permits.
Donations are accepted at the store and via Zelle, Xoom, or PayPal to atreasuryoftrade@msn.com.
Garage Sale items and donations of any amount will be greatly appreciated!
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Medical Equipment Loan & Rental
The Cozumel Sun Medical Equipment Loan and Rental Program serving Cozumel since 2006. The goal is to loan medical equipment free of charge to those in need.
How the Medical Equipment Program Works
The use of our medical equipment is free of charge to anyone in need and remains our priority. Proceeds from the rentals of the equipment and donations go towards our community assistance program.
How you can Help:
Spread the word that we are in business!
Please donate and encourage others to donate medical equipment.
If you need the equipment, rent from us with a donation that you can afford.
Medical Equipment Loan & Rental Inventory
Wheelchair (3), Walker (1), Oxygen Concentrator (1), Crutches (3), and Nebulizer (2).
We also distribute toilet seat risers, shower chairs, and canes.
The Cozumel Sun News April 2026 Continued
Medication Collection Center
The Cozumel Sun Book Exchange and Community Store is a collection center for unused medications. The medications collected are donated to the Free Clinic and Pharmacy!
PLEASE Drop Off your unused Medications!
35 Avenida % 17 & 15 Bis
