The Friends of the Park Ridge Library will host their annual Fall Book Sale in the first floor meeting room at the Library on Saturday, October 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A special Members Only Preview Night is open to members of the Friends of the Library on Friday, October 18, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Friends of the Library memberships can be purchased online or at the door on Preview Night. Memberships start at $25 for an individual membership; cash or check is accepted.
A Half-Price Sale will be held Sunday, October 20, from Noon to 2 p.m.
The sale features recent fiction and nonfiction bestsellers, children’s picture and chapter books, travel guides, history, cookbooks, and all types of craft books. In addition, there are feature and classic movies and TV shows on DVD as well as CDs and vinyl ranging from jazz and classical to country and rock.
“Early Christmas present shoppers can find some real bargains at the sale,” said Deb Kuhlman, co-president of the Friends and manager of the Book Sale. “In addition to a very large selection of Christmas books and CDs, we have many gorgeous photography, art, classic literature, and gift books.”
Programs and projects that the Friends have supported recently include the Summer Reading Sendoff event, as well as prizes for both the Summer and Winter Reading programs. The Friends also sponsor the purchase of licenses to screen films at the Library. This year, the Friends will sponsor a new concert series, starting with the Chris Greene Quartet on November 3.
The Friends of the Library is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) volunteer organization, dedicated to the support of the Library. Through an annual membership drive and several large book sales, the Friends raise money for special programs, collections and services that enhance the Library and benefit the community. Each year the Friends contribute more than $20,000 to the Library. For more information, visit parkridgelibrary.org/friends-of-the-library/.
