Friends of Public Library Hosting Used Book Sale at Old Fire Station

Blairsville, Ga: Fannin’s chapter of Friends of the Public Library’s (FOPL) holding a used book sale from Oct. 11 to 13 at the old fire station next to the county courthouse.

The organization hosts the fundraiser biannually in conjunction with Arts in the Park and raise around $2,200 from each used book sale. The prices from $0.50 to $2 with some occasional $5 items.

Vice President of FOPL Kathy Williams thanked the county for lending the old fire station to the organization.

“We really didn’t know where we were going to go with the closing of the Methodist church, and once again you’ve stepped up and let us it for [the sale],” said Williams.

The used book sale generates funds that FOPL donates to the library to buy books, computers, scholarships, furniture, food for parties, and memberships.

The sale runs from Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and then Sunday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A special bag sale also runs on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. to clear out the remaining inventory.

“Those are your bargains on Sunday?” asked Post Two Glenn Patterson.

Williams confirmed but advised those interested to get their early because people turn out to buy books all weekend.

For those interesting in donating to the sale, they can leave them with FOPL on Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 10 after 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. They take books, CDs, and DVDS.

“It’s a great way for people to recycle the books they’ve read and put them to good use,” stated Williams, “We have people that come regularly. They will buy 40 to 50 books.”

Librarians also attend to buy books for their libraries outside of Fannin County.

“An educated and well-read populace is a healthy society,” commented Williams.