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Save money in October

Books, movies, more for sale in October

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 sales in October.

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 sales in October.

Books and videos will be for sale during the Newport News Fall Festival of Folklife, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, and Sunday, Oct. 2, at Newport News Park. The Library System's booth will be located in front of the Park Ranger station, near the Parks and Recreation Information Booth.

Materials also will be for sale during the October book sale, Oct. 27-28, at West Avenue Library. The book sale will be noon-4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, 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, Oct. 27. 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.

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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