Library holds thirtieth annual vintage book sale

Press release
Thirty years ago, in July 1978, the Glen Lake Community Library held its first book sale to raise funds for the library. Now, 30 years later, with thousands of books donated and hundreds of volunteer hours spent sorting and organizing those books, the community can continue to show its support for the library by attending a Preview Party on Wednesday, August 13 and a Vintage Book Sale on Thursday, August 14 at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. As in the past, all proceeds from the book sale go directly to support the library.

Old-timers probably remember that the first book sale was held at the Empire Township Hall, there was no auction of special author-signed selections, and the books were not nearly as organized as they are today. Today, thousands of books are arranged in nearly 50 different categories by the Friends of the Glen Lake Community Library. The items are so well organized that you can easily find a favorite fiction book alphabetized by author, nonfiction in categories, or a biography or memoir. From Art and Architecture to Women’s Issues there are thousands of titles offered starting at the very nominal fee of one dollar. Popular paperbacks are only 50 cents. Throughout the years, children’s books and cooking books have been most popular. But today, along with the classics, you can also find some Self-Help books, heady Philosophy books, books with a focus on Michigan and even some surprisingly kitschy items.
For first choice of these books and the only opportunity to participate in our Silent Auction of exclusive author-signed selections, you’ll want to attend the Preview Party from 7 to 9 p.m. on August 13. The $5 admission includes wine, hors d’oeuvres, lemonade and cookies. Attending the Preview Party is the 2008 way to support the library, socialize with friends and neighbors and is the only way to bid on this year’s line-up of author-signed special copies, including: Waiting for the Morning Train, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and former Benzonia resident Bruce Catton’s boyhood account of Michigan, and Historic Cottages of Glen Lake by Barb Siepker, owner of the Cottage Book Shop, with photographs by Traverse City resident, Dietrich Floeter. Also available are Italian Grill, the newest cookbook from Mario Batali who calls Northport his home away from home, From The Vine, donated by Linda Ihme whose daughter, Lorri Hathaway wrote of exploring Michigan Wineries along with Sharon Kegerreis, and Sleeping Bear, donated by Ruth Conklin, a lovely children’s book by Anne Margaret Lewis and artwork by Sticks owner and designer, Sarah Grant. These are just a few to be featured at this year’s silent auction. Don’t miss these wonderful books.
Those unable to attend the Preview Party can leisurely peruse the selections all day on August 14 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Glen Arbor Township Hall.