Embark on a treasurehunt through pages and prose at the Washington County Friends of the Library’s Annual Donated Book Sale Fundraiser

Jonesborough, TN-Everyone is invited to attend the Donated Book Sale Fundraiser under the bigtop tent, hosted by the Washington County Friends of the Library on September26-28, 2024.

Stroll through aisles ofbooks generously donated by members of the community, guaranteed to offer adiverse selection that appeals to a wide range of interests at exceptionalprices.

“Our Friends of theLibrary Book Sale has been a community favorite for more than 25 years,” saidJerome Bowers, Washington County Library Foundation board member. “Fundraiserslike the book sale are what funds the programs at the library, such as summerreading, story time, and community outreach programs.”

Whether a bookworm orbargain hunter, you can uncover hidden gems that make great additions topersonal libraries, thoughtful gifts, and unique educational materials forteachers, students, and knowledge seekers.

Event Details:

Dates/Times:

· Thursday, September26- 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

· Friday, September 27-9a.m.-8 p.m.

· Saturday, September28- 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Location:

Jonesborough Library

200 Sabin Drive

Jonesborough, TN

Highlights:

· Special Book SalePreview: Thursday, September 26 from 9 a.m. – noon, the Friends of the Librarywill offer a special “Friends Only” preview, with memberships available at thedoor! Arrive early and discover those books you’ve been hoping to find, and unexpected,rare treasures before they are gone.

· Volunteer-run: TheBook Sale is completely volunteer-run by committed book enthusiasts who arehappy to help match other book lovers to their next great read.

Why attend:

· Support a good cause:All proceeds go to the Washington County Friends of the Library, who arededicated to maintaining and sustaining local libraries.

· Unbeatable prices:Stock your bookshelves without draining your wallet. Paperbacks are $1 andhardbacks are $2.

· Wide selection: Fromclassics to contemporary bestsellers to children’s books, discover an extensivecollection of fiction and nonfiction alike.

How to get involved:

· Volunteer: We arelooking for volunteers to help set up, run, and clean up the event. If you’dlike to volunteer, contact Jonesborough Library at 423-753-1800 or email theFriends of the Library at sloane.uphoff@gmail.com.

Volunteer times:

§ 9/25- 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.-*volunteers especially needed at this time.

§ 9/26- 9 a.m.- 8 p.m.

§ 9/27- 9 a.m.- 8 p.m.

§ 9/28- 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.-*volunteers especially needed from 1:30 p.m.- 6 p.m.

Why volunteer?

o Meet friends who lovebooks.

o Support our locallibrary.

o Be a part of somethingbigger.

o Delicious mealsprovided for volunteers.

o Box of handpickedbooks as thanks.

· Donate: Bring yourgently used books to the Jonesborough Library from Friday, August 30 until thesale. Just drop them at the POD, which will be available for donations duringlibrary hours.

Mark your calendars andjoin us for a day of fun, exploration, and community at the JonesboroughLibrary to help make a difference. For more information about the Donated BookSale Fundraiser, please contact the library at 423-753-1800 or sloane.uphoff@gmail.com.

About the Friends of theLibrary:

The Friends of theWashington County Library is a 501(c)(3) organization of volunteers dedicatedto supporting the activities of the library. We strive to increase publicawareness of current services available from the library. We provide fundingfor programs, services, and items outside the regular budget of the library, aswell as serve as a source of volunteers for library activities.