The Friends of the Lopez Library announce a new twist on the Library’s Fall Book Sale, which has traditionally been held the day after Thanksgiving at Lopez Center.

In lieu of one gigantic book sale in November, the Friends offer three themed book sales taking place through fall, winter and spring inside the library, plus the traditional 4th of July book sale at Lopez Center in 2016.

Come peruse your favorite reads, and get an early start on holiday gifts on Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the library community room, where the “BOO-ks” on sale feature mystery and fiction. In early December watch for another sale featuring holiday themes, cookbooks, hobbies and crafts. In early spring, Friends of the Lopez Library will host a sale of gardening and home improvement books.

The library is accepting good condition books on these themes at its book drop inside the library, across from the rest rooms. Bring books for the 2016 July 4 “Everything” book sale too!  The famous Red Bag Special applies: pick up a Friends of the Lopez Library red book tote at the door for free, and fill it with books for $20. Bought singly or in your own bag, books will be priced at $1 and $2.

Proceeds from all book sales locally and those to Amazon and Better World Books help pay for the Library’s free public lecture series at Woodmen Hall and Lopez Center, which this past year featured speakers such as Donn Charnley, Garth Stein and Nancy Pearl on topics ranging from grey whales, owls, and woodpeckers to geology, volcanos, weather and great literature.  The Friends of the Lopez Library sponsor children’s and Young Adults programs such as the annual Teddy Bear Picnic, the Musical Instrument Petting Zoo, the summer teen intern program and the summer reading program to encourage young readers. They also purchase much needed equipment and furnishings that keep our library up to date and cozy.