13 June, 2011
The Friends of the Library Book Sale, held over the weekend, was a big success. In fact, it was the best yet, clearing just over $2600.00.
The book sale is the Friends biggest fundraiser and a lot of work goes into getting ready for the two day event. Books are sorted, boxed and carried up the narrow basement stairs bucket brigade style. Loaded on carts, the books then make their way to the main room to be displayed on tables.
Books are sold at greatly reduced rates and on Sunday, it was bag day. For just $5, you can buy as many books that can fit in a brown paper bag.
According to Adult Services Librarian Susan Marshall, the library staff was really excited about the quantity and quality of books offered this year. She also said that there is a bookseller that comes every year who thinks that Hopkinton has the best book sale.
"This is wonderful, we love it," said Marshall. "And thanks to everyone for helping us out."
Friends of the Library Treasurer Barbara Beale went back to every book sale report from 2009 to determine that this year's sale was the best yet, with profits totaling $2,660.04. On top of that, Beale says the Friends also took in another $195.00 from eight memberships, and sold bags and wine charms.
