A Discounted Love Letter: Paying Homage to Building 19

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Children's Program Room — 46 Broad St., Weymouth, MA

What happens when a salvage business operating out of an old warehouse goes on to produce some of the best local advertising the world has ever seen? What about when a couple of Gen X friends dig into that legacy, only to form an unlikely friendship with one of the brand’s key architects? In this conversation, co-authors Randy Cogill and Tripp Underwood share the story behind Have a Cheap Day , their coffee-table book chronicling the best Building 19 ads from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. Through personal stories and insight gleaned from the colorful characters who shaped this beloved local institution, they’ll explore why this junky store continues to live on in so many New England hearts. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT: Weymouth Public Libraries does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events, services or documentation.