Friends of ECL plan ‘Biggest book sale ever’ for Sept. 15-17

FLETCHER – The Friends of the Elgin Community Library will hold its annual 
used book sale September 15-17 at the Fletcher fairgrounds exhibit building. “The 
library serves not only Elgin but also Fletcher, Sterling, and area rural residents,” 
said Friends spokesperson Jeanne Cook, “and the Fletcher location is ideal for this 
fundraiser.”
Cook went on to say that there will be thousands of books available, nearly all 
priced from twenty-five cents to $1. There are a few premium books priced higher, 
primarily rare vintage titles and collector items. A good number of 500- and 1000-
piece puzzles will be included as will hundreds of DVDs at only 50 cents each.
Buyers will find a wide variety of books besides fiction for adults, teens, and 
children. Topics include history, politics, biography, home and garden, hobby, 
cookbooks, homeschooling, religion, true crime, Christian fiction, romance, 
Western, science fiction, and fantasy to name just a few. A bonus at the sale will be 
the inclusion of a variety of food trucks on site. The food truck schedule will be 
announced soon, the organization said.
Cook encourages everyone to come browse and buy because your support of the 
sale ultimately supports the library and all the services it offers. “This will be our 
biggest book sale ever,” she added, “and you don’t want to miss it!”
The fairgrounds address is 501 W. North Drive, and the sale will run from 9 a.m.-6
p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Payments must 
be by cash or check only.
For more details, go to www.elginlibrary.org, call (580) 492-6650, or visit the 
library at 108 Thoma Drive in Elgin.