Thursday, November 14, 2024

EAST PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY

SPRING BOOK SALE THIS WEEK AT WEAVER LIBRARY

 

 

Tired of rummaging through assorted books stacked on tables at your typical book sale? Then come to the Spring Book Sale sponsored by The Friends of the East Providence Public Library, Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, April 30 from 1-5 p.m.

 

The semi-annual book sale is organized, categorized and displayed on upright book cases. You will think you are walking into a book store. Proceeds will benefit library programs, including museum passes and special concerts and events.

 

A Members Only Preview Sale for Friends of the East Providence Public Library will be held on Thursday, April 30 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

 

Individuals can join for a $5 per person annual membership fee, payable in advance or at the door.

 

Bookshelves are continuously restocked throughout the weekend, so visit more than once to see a wide variety of books.

 

Thousands of items are included in the sale, most priced at $1 for hard cover and soft cover books, CDs, DVDs and audio books. Children’s books and pocket-sized paperbacks are 50¢.

 

A special selection of collectibles, which will be offered at the sale, is listed on the library website, under the Friends of the Library. Included are first edition and author-signed books, history, classics, interesting finds, TV series and The Great Courses DVDs.

 

For your convenience, books are sorted in more than 50 clearly marked categories in easily accessible bookcases.

 

Novels, including paperbacks, are sorted alphabetically by author.

 

Teachers and parents are invited to peruse the large selection of books for children, including hard cover picture books, board books, beginner readers and activity books, as well as fiction and non-fiction books for young adults.

 

A “Taste of Spring” raffle will also be held, with more than $700 in prizes.

 

Pay by cash or check only.

 

Questions?

 

Call the library at (401) 434-2453.