Friends of Glen Lake Library hold used book sale
From staff reports
The Friends of the Glen Lake Community Library will their annual used book sale Aug. 7-9 at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. This three-day fundraising event offers gently used books for adults and children in more than 50 categories, games, and puzzles, as well as DVDs and CDs. This year the Friends have an extraordinary selection of beautiful coffee table books. The sale is scheduled as follows:
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 6 -9 pm Preview Party, $5 Donation
This special event gives you the first chance to peruse and choose from thousands of hardcover and paperback books, CDs, DVDs, and games and puzzles. Refreshments include homemade hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats.
Thursday, Aug. 8, 10 am-7 pm Book Sale Free Admission
On Thursday, the sale is open to the public free of charge. Everyone can select from various items at very reasonable prices. Everything is neatly categorized in more than 50 subject areas, including many children’s books.
Friday, August 9, 9 am-3 pm Bag Day Free Admission
This last half day offers the best bargains. Fill a standard grocery bag full of books and pay just $5.
Funds raised by the Friends contribute to ongoing programs, such as the preschool children’s “Stories and More,” general and special collections, as well as future capital needs of the Glen Lake Community Library. This year the Friends have underwritten the purchase of scores of DVDs to replace popular VHS tapes as well as upgrades from Cassettes to CDs for many Audio Books.
