Friends of the Ferdinand Library Second Saturday Basement Book Sale
Ferdinand- The Friends of the Ferdinand Library will hold their Second Saturday Basement Book
Sale on Saturday, July 9, from 10 am to 1 pm. The sale can be entered from either the
library’s main floor or through the north side doors off of the Ferdinand Community
Center parking lot.
All monies made from the sales are used for library programming and materials.
The last few months, the Friends have continued to receive large donations of all types
of books. The children's and young adult areas are teeming with selections for all ages
of young readers. The non-fiction area has seen an increase in volumes in all segments
including biographies, history, religion, self-care, travel, crafts, real-life crime,
cookbooks, art, music, and sports and recreation.
The hardback and softback books are arranged alphabetically by author. Novels by
popular authors such as James Patterson, Danielle Steel, John Grisham, David
Baldacci, Sandra Brown, Nicholas Sparks, Kristin Hannah, and many, many others are
available for sale. There’s even a large section of Romance novels, Westerns, and a
smaller section of Large Print books.
This month, the featured table will have books relating to summer foods, picnic fare,
and beverages. Also on the table will be a selection of history books and biographies
that deal with America’s early history.
Prices remain at $1 for hardbacks; $.50 for paperbacks; $1 for DVDs and audiobooks;
children's books, puzzles, and books on the Collectibles/Special table are variously
priced. The free items table is overflowing with choices to take home.
Donations of gently-used books and puzzles are always welcomed. The Friends cannot
accept encyclopedias, textbooks, and/or outdated informational books. A donation bin
is located in the library near the door to the basement.
All monies made from the sales are used for library programming and materials.