Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is this Weekend.

The Racine Public Library's Friends of the Library will host their 2008 Fall Book Sale on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 1-5 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 1-4 p.m. Members of the Friends of the Library are invited to a special preview sale on Friday, Oct. 4 from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Friends of the Library are advocates for the Racine Public Library, speaking at public budget hearings, urging adequate funding, and promoting library value to the community. Several fund-raising events are held throughout the year, including book sales and the annual Breakfast with the Authors in November. All proceeds go to fund
library programs and collection materials. The Friends have provided funds for successful programs such as Preschool Storytime, Battle of the Books, and the annual Summer Reading Challenge; and for such items as computer equipment, TTY printers for the hearing impaired, and large print books.

For more information on how to become a member of the Friends of the Library, contact the library at 262.636.9170.

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