Weather permitting, the Silver City Friends of the Library’s (FOL)  Bookstore and Parking Lot Book Sale will be held Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10:00am-2:00pm, at 1510 Market Street across from Cheyenne Street.  The sale is open to the public, free of charge. Come and enjoy browsing the stacks and finding treasures, all while supporting the Silver City Public Library. Please note the next FOL book sale will be on Saturday, September 9, 2023.

“It’s time to stock up for summer reading, “ Barbara Guber, FOL Bookstore Manager said. “And remember we have Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, and vacations coming up in the next four months. All great reasons to come to the May 13 Friends of the Library Book Sale because our community continues to donate wonderful reading finds, which in turn make great gifts for your favorite people and for yourself.”

“Lots of new stock appear on all the book shelves inside the Bookstore, the music CD section contains new donations, and there are more than 100 audio books ready and waiting for their next owners,” said an FOL book sale volunteer.

“Our prices on all items inside the Bookstore are set low so that everyone can find something to take home and enjoy.  Hardbacks and large paperbacks sell for $1.00, small paperbacks for $0.50.   Some unique items are priced separately and the children and adolescent book room is fully stocked.”

“Outside in the parking lot, visitors will find tables loaded with books and can purchase as many as they can squeeze into a bag supplied by FOL for $2.00/bag.  There is no limit on the number of bags an individual can fill and purchase,” Guber added.

Customer parking is available street-side only because of space issues in the parking lot. FOL volunteers will be available to assist visitors in carrying their purchases to their cars. 

Funds from FOL book sales go to the Silver City Public Library to support its programs and activities which serve our whole community and enhance its quality of life.

Book donations can be placed in the Friends of the Library donation bins outside the Silver City Library main door. These are located to the right of the Library’s bin for returning library books. For further information regarding donations in general or for arranging pickup for large donations, please contactfolsilvercitynm@gmail.com or call 575-538-4940.

“Come spend a beautiful morning wandering through shelves and tables of enticing and affordable books and support the Silver City Public Library, ” Guber said.