With more than 30,000 high quality used books at great low prices, the Friends & Foundation of the Corvallis-Benton County Library’s BIG Book Sale is not hyperbole. It’s big-big-big, and it’s this weekend.
In addition to all those books, you’ll find a good selection of audiobooks, CDs and DVDs. Every year time they have this sale there’s something for every reader; fiction and non-fiction for all ages including a hefty selection of children’s titles.
The organizers have it all divided into 50 categories.
Today, Friday, prices are $3-4 for adult books and $1-2 for children’s books. They’re marked down on Saturday, and on Sunday no book will be more than $1 or you can fill up a bag or medium box for just $10.
The organizers want us to let you know you can make purchases withs cash, check, credit or debit card, but they have to pay a 3% fee for those credit transactions – hint. You can also purchase with Venmo.
As always, proceeds go to fund activities and programs at all of Benton County’s library branches; Alsea, Corvallis, Monroe, and Philomath.
The sale takes place at the Benton County Fairgrounds Solar Building, 110 SW 53rd St., in the Solar Building.
When and where
There’s plenty of free parking in the adjacent lot — use the Reservoir Road entrance.
Book sale hours:
- Friday, April 10: Open 4-7 p.m.
- Saturday, April 11: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, April 12: Open to public 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“Donors get special early access to the sale from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 10,” says Katherine Inman, who chairs the sale for the Friends & Foundation. “That’s anybody who has donated $20 or more in the past 12 months.” You can become a donor today at the Friends & Foundation website [https://www.cbcplfriendsandfoundation.org/give-now] or make a donation at the door on the day of the sale, Inman says. Online donations are encouraged.
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