The Friends of Fondulac District Library sponsors its annual BIG Book Sale June 11 through 13, 2015, at Fondulac District Library at 400 Richland Street in East Peoria. Hardback and paperback books, as well as other media, for all ages and in excellent condition, will be sold at a reasonable prices.
A Preview Night for members will be held Thursday, June 11, 2015, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Anyone can attend the Preview Night by purchasing a membership for $5 at the door. New members will also receive a free book with the purchase of a membership.
The sale is open to the public Friday, June 12, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Shoppers can enter a drawing each day for a door prize, and buyers purchasing ten books will receive one additional book of equal or lesser value for free.
After the BIG Book Sale, remaining paperback books are mailed to military facilities to support the U.S. Armed Forces and families using the non-for-profit organization Operation Paperback.
The Friends group also maintains an ongoing book sale at the library. The ongoing sale is open during all library hours. The Friends accepts donations of books, movies, and music at the library at any time.
Please contact the library at 699-3917 to learn more about this organization, the Big Book Sale, or to donate items.