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Save money at August book sale

Books, more for sale Aug. 11-13 at West Avenue Library

Get great deals on gently used books and videos while supporting the Library when you shop at the Friends of the Newport News Public Library’s book sale, Aug. 11-13.

For more information, contact

Karen L. Gill 757-926-1350 | kgill@nngov.com

Newport News, Virginia 2011 Jul 27

NEWPORT NEWS, VA -- Get great deals on gently used books and videos while supporting the Library when you shop at the Friends of the Newport News Public Library’s book sale, Aug. 11-13.

The book sale will be noon-4 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 11; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12 and Aug. 13, at West Avenue Library, 2907 West Ave., in downtown Newport News. A special preview for Friends members only is 10 a.m.-noon on Thursday, Aug. 11. Anyone may join the Friends of the Newport News Public Library at that time, as well.

Books are sorted by categories, including children’s books, classics, cookbooks, crafts, military interest, history, textbooks, large print and religion. Lots of paperbacks, adventure, mystery and romance are available.

Prices are $1 for hardbacks, 50 cents for paperbacks, 25 cents for children’s books and 50 cents for VHS tapes. Collectibles and current best sellers are individually priced. At the special Saturday sale, shoppers can fill a bag for $3.

All sales support the Newport News Public Library System. When you buy a book from the Bookstore or through a book sale, you are not only saving money, but also helping to reduce waste and supporting the Library System and your community.

The next Friends of the Newport News Public Library book sales is planned for Dec. 8-10, 2011. Contact the Friends of the Newport News Public Library at friendsnewportnews@yahoo.com for additional information or call 757-247-8875.

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