The semi-annual book sale sponsored by Friends of Patrick Henry Library took place on May 3 and 4 at the library, indoors and out. Hundreds of local residents turned out to browse through the more than 4,000 books organized by genre at the library. All books for sale were donated by the community.
For kids, it was an opportunity to choose inexpensive books from a vast array. From New York Times best-selling authors to esoteric geo-political topics, there was a genre for pretty-much everyone.
“I get to read books I’ve never owned before,” said 8-year-old Sydney Guthrie. “It’s really interesting for me to read a book I never picked up before.”
The regular sale opened Saturday at 10 a.m. and ran to 4 p.m. A line waited on opening morning. Hardbacks sold for $2, trade paperbacks $1, and pocket paperbacks and kids’ books for 50 cents. On Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Friends sold a bag of books for $5 the bag. Children’s book went quickly on Saturday.
All proceeds benefited Patrick Henry Library. Books not sold at Patrick Henry’s book sale will be donated to Historic Vienna, Inc. for its June mega-sale.
“We’re big readers,” said Keira Guthrie, Sydney’s mother, noting the family came both days. “This is a good way to get a lot of books.
“It’s definitely worth the time and money.”
The annual used book sale sponsored and organized by Historic Vienna, Inc. will be back in the Vienna Community Center of Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, with a pre-opening sales night for HVI members only on Friday, June 6.
— Donna Manz