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Library Book Sale Coming Saturday, Sept. 10

Thousands of books will be on sale at very low prices Saturday, Sept. 10 at the downtown Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library as part of the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale.

Both new and used children's books will be on sale, too.

"We will offer a variety of used books--fiction, nonfiction, inspirational, cookbooks, textbooks and classics," said Friends of the Library President Pam Baumgartner.  "There will be something of interest for every book lover. We invite you to come, browse and fill one of our provided bags for only $12.00.  You won’t find a better bargain anywhere."

A Collector’s Corner of special books will also be available.

Proceeds from the event—planned for 8 am to 2 pm—will go to support library programs.

Oftentimes, residents walk out of the Library on book-sale day with a large grocery bag full of books at a price cheaper than what a single book would cost at a bookstore.

Activities for children are also planned, including visits from Clifford, the Big Red Dog and Ms. Frizzle from the Magic School Bus series. Young children can have their faces painted for just a dollar.

Most of the books in the fundraising sale are duplicates that the Library doesn't have room to keep, though some have been donated by residents especially for the book sale as a way to help the Library raise money.

People from all over the area have crowded into the Library for sales like this over the last few years, taking thousands of books home and raising thousands for library activities. The atmosphere has been similar to the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as frenzied people crowd the aisles, carrying books by the armload. Children of all ages move in and out with painted faces, adding to the carnival atmosphere.