The sale features DVDs, CDs, vinyl, puzzles, books on tape/CDs, and of course books in every category. More than 50,000 books will be on sale. In addition to some specially priced higher quality, rare or unique books, most hardcover, soft covers and trade paperbacks cost $1. The children’s books range from 50 cents up. Hours of the sale are: Thursday, July 28, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, July 29, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, July 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

As hard as the Friends works to try to sell everything, there are usually several thousand books left. The Friends of the Library invites non-profit groups to contact it about books they might like for their causes. Donations of gently used books may be made at any time until the first of July. Transportation may be arranged for pick up of large donations by calling Sandy Denman at 828.627.2370.