The Friends of the Roanoke County Public Library will host its semi-annual Fall Book Sale from Saturday, October 6 through Thursday, October 11 at South County Library in Roanoke. The sale will take place during regular business hours: Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The book sale will have thousands of fiction and non-fiction books, children's books, videos, DVDs, and audiobooks on sale at incredibly low prices. The sale will also include a Cat’s Meow collectible of the South County Library and a small variety of book-related items. Wednesday, October 10 is Half-Price Day and Thursday, October 11 is Box Day. On Box Day, customers can bring a box and fill it for only $3.00.
The Friends, which sponsors the book sale, is a non-profit, membership-based organization dedicated to building a strong library system in Roanoke County. Annually, a single membership is $15, and a family membership is $20. Benefits include early admission into the spring and fall book sales; a membership meeting and dinner at the Spring Book Sale; and discounts or first choice for tickets to Friends-sponsored events. For more information, call (540) 772-7507.
Interested in volunteering? Email the Friends of the Library at fol.roanokecounty@gmail.com.
The Friends Book Sale is the Library’s main fundraiser. All proceeds benefit the Roanoke County Public Library. South County Library is located at 6303 Merriman Road, in Roanoke.