Annville Free Library friends to hold annual Big Book Sale April 15-18

The Friends of the Annville Free Library will hold their annual Big Book Sale Wednesday through Saturday, April 15-18, at Annville United Methodist Church.

The sale kicks off Wednesday evening with an early-bird sale from 6 to 8 p.m. It costs $5 per adult to get in, but readers get first pick from among thousands of available books.

The three-day main sale is free and open to the public. Hours are are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.

All items are priced at $3 or less. On Saturday, bring grocery-sized bags and fill them for $5 per bag.

In addition to the usual selection of current and classic fiction, books have been sorted for easy browsing into such categories as history, entertainment, gardening, science, biography, and travel. An assortment of rare and collectible books, as well as jigsaw puzzles, games, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks, are included in the sale. Young readers can browse in a separate room devoted to children’s books, most of which will be sold at half price.

The sale is held in the basement of Annville UMC at 1 N. College Ave., Annville. Entrance is through the back of the church.

Proceeds from the sale support Annville Free Library with expenses such as circulation, equipment, and special programs. Donations of “gently used” books are accepted year-round at the library.

For more information about the sale, Friends’ membership, or donating books, call the library at 717-867-1802, visit the Friends’ website or email friendsofAFL@gmail.com.