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Friends' Spring Used Book Sale to be held at Stillwater Public Library April 14-17
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(STILLWATER, OKLA. / March 21, 2011) – Thousands of books, movies, audio books and other library materials will be on sale at the Friends of the Stillwater Public Library Spring Book Sale April 14-17. One of the largest used book sales in the state, the semi-annual sale will feature a variety of items sure to please every type of reader.
“With a month still to go until the Spring Sale, the book sorting room is nearly bursting,” said Lynda Reynolds, library director. “This will be one of our largest spring sales ever, so anyone looking for a bargain will definitely find many.”
The book sale is held in the Stillwater Public Library auditorium, 1107 S. Duck and kicks off Thursday, April 14 with a Friends' members-only preview sale from 5 to 8 p.m.
The general public is invited to the three-day sale on Friday, April 15 from noon to 8 p.m., Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, April 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. On Sunday, shoppers can buy bagfuls of books for just one dollar a bag. The bags will be provided, and there is no limit to the number of bags purchased that day.
Hardbacks are $1, paperbacks are 50 cents, and children’s books are 25 cents. Audio-visual materials are individually marked.
Beginning Wednesday, March 23, the Friends of the Library will be selling $5 book sale certificates that can be given as gifts. The certificates are for use at the Friends of the Library book sales. Upon use, any unused amount on the certificate will become a donation to the organization. Certificates are available for purchase at the checkout desk.
“The certificates make thoughtful and exciting gifts for anyone who loves books or loves to read,” said Reynolds.
Membership in the Friends of the Stillwater Public Library is open to the public for an annual fee of $10. Memberships can be purchased at the door before the preview sale. Shoppers who purchase a membership at the spring sale will not need to purchase one for the fall sale Buyers at the preview sale will be limited to 100 items, including 50 children’s books.
The Friends of the Library are looking for community groups to volunteer before and after the sale. People interested in helping move the books into the salesroom on April 11 should contact Jacob Sherman at jacob.j.sherman@okstate.edu. Groups who are able to assist with loading unsold items after the sale, should contact Stacy DeLano at (405) 372-3633, ext. 124 or sdelano@stillwater.org. Community service certificates can be issued for volunteering.
Donations of items for the Friends’ sale are accepted all year long during the library’s business hours. Donations should be brought directly to the Stillwater Public Library. Carts are available and staff can assist as needed. Donation receipts can also be requested. The collection bins located at other locations are not related to and do not benefit the Stillwater Public Library or the community.
For more information, visit the Stillwater Public Library web site at library.stillwater.org, call the Help Desk at (405) 372-3633, ext. 106 or e-mail askalibrarian@stillwater.org. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Library programs are co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library and KOSU. The Stillwater Public Library is located at 1107 S. Duck St.
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