Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 18 – April 20
Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its Spring Used Book Sale from April 18th through 20th in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Thousands of books have been donated since the Fall Sale and those in the Last Chance Room are priced at 50 cents and as low as 10 cents for children’s books. Featured displays this spring include “Honoring Those Who Served” (books about WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, and the war in the Middle East), “That’s Entertainment” (books about the music and movie business), a collection of Stephen King books, and “Birds, Butterflies, and Gardening.”
In the sale rooms shoppers will find both new releases and vintage editions for all ages, the usual huge selection of books for children, 100s of DVDs, and another large selection of 300-to-2000-piece jigsaw puzzles. The large collection of art books, Civil War history, Native American, coffee table books, and Wisconsin-themed volumes include beautiful new additions. Also available will be a large collection of recently donated local schoolbooks from the early 1900s.
Thursday, April 18: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
$3 entry fee. All are welcome, and members of the Friends receive $3 off admission OR one purchase made during the book sale. Join the Friends to receive this member benefit!
Friday, April 19: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free admission.
Saturday, April 20: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Free admission. $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded.
Cash and checks will be accepted along with credit cards for purchases over $10.
The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission. In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the digital hoopla service, summer reading programs for all ages, free craft classes, gaming events, providing a copier for public use, and more. The Friends also maintain a Book Stop Shop in the main lobby of the library throughout the year. Join the Friends or renew your membership at the library.
For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org.
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