Throughout the summer, the Friends of the Canton Public Library will be collecting books, CDs, and DVDs for their sale on September 12 and 13. The last day for dropping off items is Friday, August 28. Items may be dropped off any time during library hours: Monday through Thursday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Friday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM.
The Friends have been holding a book sale for over thirty years. With each year the number of donated books has grown considerably. And as technology has burgeoned and media have proliferated, the “book sale” has become more than just books.
What hasn’t changed is the reputation that Canton’s book sale has burnished. The sale stands out as being exceptionally user-friendly because the Friends of the Canton Public Library sort and categorize the donations throughout the summer. The sorting makes it easy for book buyers to hone in on their particular interests.
The book sale’s co-chairs, Laura Hage and Carol Stevens, welcome volunteers who have a few hours available to help and who enjoy being in the company of books. Anyone wishing to volunteer is asked to contact Carol or Laura by leaving a message at the library, 693-5800. Training will be provided.
The Friends ask that all donated items be in good condition. Magazines, encyclopedias, textbooks, the Time-Life series, computer books, condensed books, and VHS tapes will not be accepted.
In September the Book Sale will follow the same format as previously, with a preview sale on Saturday morning, popular with collectors and bibliophiles. On Sunday there will be an opportunity to fill a bag for $5, popular with bargain hunters. Organizers emphasize that the sale itself is not only indoors, but air-conditioned and handicap-accessible. Those who can’t resist stocking up on books will be happy to know that porters are available to help transport books to vehicles.
