Friends of the East Providence Public Library
Louise Paiva, Book Sale Chair
401-742-2751
SPRING BOOK SALE APRIL 10-13, 2025 AT WEAVER LIBRARY
Friends of the Library Volunteer Ginnie Hogan stocks books for the Spring Book Sale at Weaver Library April 10-13.
The Friends of the East Providence Public Library will sponsor the semi-annual sale on Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, April 13 from 1-5 p.m. 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 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Individuals can join for a $10 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, will be listed on the library website at https://www.eastprovidencelibrary.org/about/friends-of-the-library/.
Included will be first edition and author-signed books, history, classics and interesting finds. The list will continue to be updated as more collectibles are received.
For your convenience, books are sorted in more than 50 clearly marked categories in easily accessible book cases. 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. Pay by cash or check only.
The Friends welcome the donation of gently used books, especially current novels by popular authors, collectible and vintage books, and children’s picture books. The rule of thumb is that books should be of a quality that you would buy or give to friend. Also in demand are collectible books. Bring them to the Welcome Desk at Weaver Library or Riverside Library during library hours.
Books that don’t meet donation standards can be recycled. Just remove the cover of hard cover books. Questions? Call the library at (401) 434-2453.