Friends of the Lawrence Public Library

P. O. Box 1399

Lawrence, KS 66044

Contact:  Leslie O’Neil, Coordinator

785-843-3833, ext 223

loneil@lawrence.lib.ks.us

NEWS RELEASE – For Publication about September 20, 2004

FRIENDS SPRING BOOK SALE

Lawrence, Kansas, September 20……………The Friends of the Lawrence Public Library will hold their Fall Book Sale September 30 – October 9 in the Tent at 7th and Kentucky Streets. The sale will start on Thursday, September 30 with a Members Only Night from 5-9 pm. Memberships are available at $10.00 for individuals and $15 for families and may be obtained at the Library Circulation Desk or at the door the night of the sale.

The sale will continue on the following schedule. Please note the changes from previous sales.

Text Box: 2004 Fall Book Sale Hours Friday, Oct 1 10-8 Saturday, Oct 2 10-6 Sunday, Oct 3 1-6 1/2 price Tuesday, Oct 5 5-8 $7 bag Thursday, Oct 7 5-8 $5 bag Saturday, Oct 9 10-4 Giveaway

 

 

 

 

 

For those patrons who use mobility aids such as wheelchairs or crutches, please call the Library to make special arrangements at 843-3833, ext. 123.

Thousands of books are available for sale in categories that include fiction, classics, history, science, business, computers, foreign languages, health and medicine, reference, cookbooks, the arts, encyclopedias, hobbies and how-to.  We have books that are “like new,” big and beautiful, or in large-print. Non-book items for sale include videos, records, tapes, CDs, magazines, and maps.  A huge selection of children’s books is also available.

Of special interest this year is the very large collection of poetry. With pamphlets, beat poets and other examples of contemporary American poetry, it is truly a collection worth browsing.

Proceeds from the sale are used to support the Lawrence Public Library. Please join us to make this the biggest and best book sale yet!