Mark the calendar for the biggest used-book sale of the fall — the Hilo Public Library Friends book sale Oct. 13-15. ADVERTISING Mark the calendar for the biggest used-book sale of the fall — the Hilo Public Library Friends book
Mark the calendar for the biggest used-book sale of the fall — the Hilo Public Library Friends book sale Oct. 13-15.
Browse through literally hundreds of books priced at $1 for hardcovers and 50 cents for paperbacks. Books in the Better Books Section might be priced somewhat higher. There’s a special bargain price Oct. 15: all the books that can fit into a recyclable bag for $5.
The book sale hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 14 and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Members of the Friends of the Hilo Library are invited to a “sneak peek” from 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 12. Patrons can become an “instant Friend” for a donation of $10 at the door.
Event chairman Brad Clark says there will be everything from A to Z in fiction and nonfiction and, of course, children’s books.
Major categories in fiction are mystery, science fiction, romance and Western.
Nonfiction categories include animals, nature, architecture, art, biography, business, computer, cooking, reference, education, textbooks, foreign language, gardening, Hawaiiana, health, history, government, military, hobbies, humor, literature, drama, poetry, music, film theater, religion and philosophy, science, sociology, psychology, self-help, sports, technology, home improvement and travel.
Mint-condition hardcover books with like-new dust jackets and first editions of very high quality at special prices can be found in the Better Books Section.
“Our longtime crew of loyal volunteers will be on hand to assist buyers with selections and work as greeters and cashiers,” Clark said. “And, with Halloween coming up, there will be small treats for keiki as well.”
“The Hilo community has been incredibly generous with quality donations this past year. Net proceeds from the book sales go directly to help support the Hilo Public Library and, since 2005, to sponsor scholarships for students majoring in library science.
“We’d like to offer teachers and those involved with nonprofit organizations a chance to come in on Saturday afternoon after 2 p.m. and select some free volumes from the books that haven’t sold,” Clark added.
Clark said proceeds are pumped directly back into serving library needs such as purchasing adult reference and Hawaiiana materials, books and incentives for children and adult reading contests, computer software, DVDs and many other programs not covered by the limited state budget.
To become a Friend, contact the library at 933-8888 or visit www.hilopubliclibraryfriends.org.
Hilo Public Library is at 300 Waianuenue Ave. Parking is limited to the library on Oct. 13-14, but additional parking will be available Oct. 15 at Big Island Substance Abuse Council across the street.
