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Eugene Public Library Book Sale
Apr 12, 2008
Friends of Eugene Public Library
30th ANNUAL BOOK SALE
Saturday, April 12, 9:00 - 6:00
Sunday, April 13, 9:00 - 4:00
At the Lane County Fairgrounds, Performance Hall
Free admission - Free parking
Celebrate National Library Week among Friends! The 30th Annual Friends of Eugene Public Library Book Sale is slated for Saturday, April 12, 9:00 - 6:00 and Sunday, April 13, 9:00 - 4:00, at the Lane County Fairgrounds' Performance Hall. All proceeds support Eugene Public Library programs and services. Parking and admission are free.
According to Book Sale organizer Jane Gilbert, "Eugene loves to recycle, and the Book Sale recycles information and entertainment throughout the community. Donations have been at record levels this year, so there’s sure to be something for everyone."
Choose from more than 80,000 books, DVDs, CDs, recorded books, and videos at bargain prices. Most hardbound and large paperback books are priced at just $1.50, with small paperbacks only $1. Look for rare and specialty items in Individually Priced and recent bestsellers in Good-As-New. The Teen section includes graphic novels, and the Children's area has lots of books, videos, and more.
In 2007, a rule limiting each visitor to one box of merchandise at a time made browsing at the Book Sale more fair and enjoyable. New this year, the Friends will eliminate the need to wait in line before the sale opens by distributing timed tickets at the door each morning. The checkout process for large purchases has been streamlined as well, and last year’s innovation of accepting VISA and Mastercard will continue.
The Book Sale is the Friends' major fundraiser. Over 300 volunteers work on the Book Sale, many year-round. In 2007, the event took in more than $90,000 to support Eugene Public Library programs and services.
For more information, call Eugene Public Library: 682-5450.
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