Friends of the Emmet O’Neal to host annual book sale

The Friends of the Emmet O’Neal Library group will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, in part by hosting its annual book sale fundraiser.  

The sale will kick off Thursday, Feb. 18 from 6-8 p.m. with the Friends of the Library Preview Party. The event will be open to Friends members as well as those willing to make a $25 donation at the door.

Patrons at the Preview Party will be given access to rare and first edition publications.

The official book sale will be open to the public Friday Feb. 19 and Saturday, Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Feb. 21 from 1-4 p.m.

“The book sale is my favorite time of year at the library,” said Sue DeBrecht, Emmet O’Neal Library Director. “It’s wonderful to see people connect with our Friends and books.”

Various items will be available during the weekend book sale such as first editions, collector’s book hardbacks, and paperbacks from a wide range of genres.

The Friends of the Emmet O’Neal Library accept book donations throughout the year in preparation for the annual book sale. The group is an organization of individuals and families who support the enrichment of the library through an assortment of programs. Those interested in donating books to the library can drop off gently-used books at the back door of the library and ask for a receipt.

“The Emmet O’Neal Library is extremely fortunate to have a community that continues to support our local library through fun activities such as the book sale,” said Kaci Chesebro, chair of the 2016 Book Sale. “We are really excited about the different collector’s books and first editions that will be available for purchase this year. Since this year is our organization’s 50th anniversary, we encourage those that haven’t yet attended a book sale or donated to the group to become involved this year.”

For more information about the 2016 Emmet O’Neal Library Book Sale, call 205-879-0459 or visit www.eolib.org.

-Submitted by The Lollar Group