July Book Sale Is Here
The Friends of the Brentwood Library (FOBL) will hold its summer book sale on July 9-12, with thousands of items available for $3 or less.
Friends’ sale organizers report that this summer’s sale is bursting at the seams, with hundreds of crates of adult fiction, best-sellers, and every category of nonfiction available for shoppers. Families will find beautiful, many like-new children’s storybooks, as well as young adult reading, and a large selection of large-print editions.
As an added bonus to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, Friends has curated a special patriotic collection of revolutionary war and constitutional history books, biographies, and media related to our country’s founding and democratic foundations.
In addition to reading materials, shoppers will find a vast array of popular DVDs and well as as vinyl records, CDs, games and puzzles. All items in the Friends sale are in good condition and prices are $2 or less.
In total, the summer quarterly sale features approximately 15,000 gently used items ready to find new readers and homes. Importantly, all proceeds benefit the John P. Holt Brentwood Library.
Public sale hours are Thursday, July 9 5:30 - 7:30 pm; Friday, July 10 9:00 am to 5:30 pm; Saturday, July 11, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm; and Sunday, July 12 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm. On Sunday, every remaining item will be half price or less. Cash and credit cards are accepted.
As a benefit of membership, Friends’ members are invited to shop early on Thursday, July 9 from 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm, and new members may join at the door. Proceeds from the donation-based sale provide ongoing support for library services and community programs that are at the heart of FOBL’s mission.
FOBL also maintains an Amazon site at www.amazon.com/shops/friendsbooksters and a book sale shop on eBay at www.ebay.com/str/friendsofbrentwoodlibrary, both of which offer sales throughout the year.
The Friends of the Brentwood Library is a non-profit, 501(c)3 service-oriented group with over 500 members dedicated to the advancement of the local community through its library. This year FOBL is celebrating 50 Years of Friends, with several special events and dedications planned throughout the year.