Bibliophiles and community stalwarts take note: the Friends and Foundation of the Arlington Public Library (FFAPL) is back at it again with their annual Spring Book Sale, kicking off today and scheduled to run through Sunday, March 10, as reported by the City of Arlington, Texas. For those looking to snag a deal on reads and more, the event is stocked with an assortment of books, jigsaw puzzles, CDs, and DVDs, with shoppers able to scoop up most items for a mere dollar.
Set at the Meadowbrook Recreation Center on East Dugan St, the sale started with a members-only preview and will open its doors to the general public starting Thursday at 1 p.m., with the sale continuing into the weekend and wrapping up Sunday when bargain hunters can relish a half-price bonanza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and educators and nonprofit workers can haul as much as their arms can bear for a suggested five-dollar donation during the closing hours, badges of their affiliations in tow.
The FFAPL isn't just about moving inventory—this nonprofit aims to enhance public appreciation for the Arlington Public Library and garner community support for its plethora of programs which cover the gamut from early literacy to adult education and cultural happenings to maker spaces. These initiatives are significantly buoyed by the proceeds from the FFAPL's sales and other fundraising endeavors; with the group noted as a pivotal contributor to the library's dynamic range of offerings throughout the year.
For those fueled by a philanthropic spirit, take heed—while your book donations will be on pause during the sale, monetary contributions are more than welcome at the cashier’s desk, and the regular schedule for book donations will resume come April with availability on the third Thursday and Saturday. With a mission to fund programming projects through various grants and corporate donations, the FFAPL's role within the larger tapestry of the Arlington library system cannot be underestimated, an assertion underscored by ArlingtonTX.gov in the weeks leading up to the event.
