Bibliophiles and casual readers alike have a chance to quickly expand their personal libraries at the Friends of the Chatham Community Library Fall Book Sale, happening at the end of September. This event, free to all, offers a plethora of books across a suite of genres, alongside multimedia items such as CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks. According to a news release by Chatham County, the event will run from Thursday, September 26 through Saturday, September 28 at the library’s Holmes Family Meeting Room located at 197 NC Hwy 87 in Pittsboro, NC.
The first day of the sale, Thursday, September 26, offers attendees the opportunity to purchase items at full price, with hardbacks at $4, softbacks at $3, and children's books ranging from $1 to $2. On September 27, prices will be cut in half, giving buyers a chance to take full advantage of the bargains. The event concludes on September 28, inviting patrons to fill a grocery bag with their choice of items for just $5. Active members of the Friends of the Chatham Community Library receive an additional 10% discount on the first two days of the sale.
Noteworthy items this year, as reported by Chatham County news, include nine bound volumes of 1970s Rolling Stone Magazine, a substantial collection of military and history books with a focus on Navy and World War II titles, and 81 volumes of The Classics of Medicine Library, boasting elegant leather bindings and gold lettering. Additionally, all items for sale are reportedly in excellent condition, making this event not just a bargain hunt but a quest for quality acquisitions.
Funds raised from the book sale are earmarked to aid the library in multiple ways, some of which include purchasing new books, materials and equipment, enriching children's programs, as well as enhancing technology and services. Methods of payment include cash, check, or credit card, easing the way for interested parties to support the library's causes. For more details on the Fall Book Sale, individuals are encouraged to call the library at 919-545-8084 or to reach out to the Friends of the Chatham Community Library via email at [email protected].
