Friends of Lewes Public Library set Annual Book Sale Oct. 6

The Friends of the Lewes Public Library will hold their Annual Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6, at the library, 111 Adams Ave. in Lewes. A Preview Sale for Friends members only is set 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 5. Friends memberships can be purchased prior to the Preview Sale either at the library or through the library website, www.lewes.lib.de.us, or at the Preview Sale. Admission to Saturday’s book sale is free.

More than 25,000 books are available at prices starting at just $1. Hardcover and paperback books for sale include all fiction genres, children’s, science, home and garden, local interest, biography, history, religion, and more. Other items such videos, DVDs, puzzles, audiobooks, and games will also be available. The items are sorted by category, and pricing is extremely competitive. Most hardcover books are priced at $2, and pocket-sized paperbacks at $1. A special area is devoted to high-value books such as antiquarian, art and photography, autographed books, and rare items. Pricing for the high-value books averages 30-50 percent lower than internet prices.

Credit cards are accepted for purchases of $10 or more. Breakfast and snacks are available for purchase in the Biblio Bistro at the library during Saturday's sale. Proceeds from the book sale benefit the Friends of the Lewes Public Library, a separate 501c(3) affiliate of contributing members who support the Lewes Public Library. Proceeds are used for book and media purchases, library programming, special projects, and other library needs. 

For more information on the book sale or the library and its programs, call 302-645-2733 during business hours or go to www.lewes.lib.de.us.