The 2021 Friends annual book sale will return this summer with COVID19 precautions in place. Saturday, July 31 to Tuesday, August 3 during regular library hours. The sale will take place outside in the library’s Reading Garden and inside the library meeting rooms. There will be a one-way flow of traffic to help with social distancing. Masks or face coverings are required at the library and in the Reading Garden for those unvaccinated in accordance with CDC guidelines.  

Friday, July 30 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm is the popular Preview Night, a Friends members-only event which gives you first access to the books that have been piling up over the past two years, and there are some real gems in the collection! If you’re unsure of your membership status, please contact the library and we’ll be sure to get you that information. Additionally, you can sign up or renew memberships during the event. Saturday, July 31, the library will be adding a Summer Block Party to the mix with outdoor games, food, and drinks from 2-5 PM. Sunday, August 1. 11:00 pm to 5:00 pm (The library is closed). Monday’s sale will feature a 2-for-1 special, and Tuesday’s sale will be $5 for a whole box or bag of books! Prices will be hardcovers for $3, trade paperbacks for $2, and paperbacks for $1, DVDs for $2, and CDs for $1. Special items, puzzles, and children’s books will be priced as marked. Tuesday, August 3, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm ($5/box). 

Laura O’Grady, Library Director, says, “We're very excited to welcome the annual book sale back this summer. It's always such a vibrant event that brings the whole community together. While this year will be a little different, we know our patrons are eager for this signature event to return.”