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Save on books and more at December book sale

Books, movies, more for sale in December

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 Booksale, Dec. 8-10, at West Avenue Library.

Save on books and more at December book sale

A shopper browses the shelves of books for sale during a Friends of the Newport News Public Library Booksale at West Avenue Library.

For more information, contact

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

Newport News, Va. 2011 Nov 28

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 Booksale, Dec. 8-10, at West Avenue Library.

Hours for the sale are noon - 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9; and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10. A special preview for Friends members only is 10 a.m.-noon on Thursday, Dec. 8. Anyone may join the Friends of the Newport News Public Library at that time, as well.

Prices are $1-$3 or as marked for hardbacks, 50 cents or as marked for paperbacks, 25 cents for children’s books, 50 cents for audiobooks on cassette, 50 cents for VHS tapes and $1 or as marked for CDs/DVDs. Collectibles and special interest items are individually priced. On Saturday, Dec. 10, books are 50 percent off, and children’s books are 15 cents each.

All sales support the Newport News Public Library System. Part of the Newport News Public Library System, West Avenue Library is located at 2907 West Ave., Newport News, VA 23607.

The Friends of the Newport News Public Library also operate a Bookstore that is open seven days a week at Main Street Library, 110 Main Street, Newport News, VA 23601. The Bookstore is open 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday; and 2 - 4 p.m., Sunday.

When you buy a book from the Bookstore or through a Booksale, you are not only saving money, but also helping to reduce waste and supporting the Library System and your community.

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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