Longisland, NC

Friends of Hickory Public Library Annual Book Sale Set for Oct. 8 to 11

WHO Friends of Hickory Public Library

WHAT Annual Book Sale

WHERE Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd Street NE Hickory NC

WHEN October 8 to 11, 2009

WHY Proceeds will allow the library to purchase items and present programs that are not included in its regular budget.

HOW MUCH hard covers $1.00 or $2.00 depending on condition, paperbacks $.50, and children's books $.50 to $2.00

Thursday, Oct. 8 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. is Friends' Night. Members only are offered first choice of the books. Memberships are available at the door.

The sale is open to the public on Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday features the "Bag of Books Sale" from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Fill a grocery bag (bags provided) with books for just $3.00.

The books offered for sale have been removed from the library's shelves or donated by area residents. Prices are: hard covers $1.00 or $2.00 depending on condition, paperbacks $.50, and children's books $.50 to $2.00.

A selection of special books may be offered at a slightly higher price. Some encyclopedias, National Geographic magazines, books on tape, cassettes and videos will also be available.

For information about the sale or Friends' membership, call the library at 304-0500.