NEWS RELEASE -- Friends of West Florida Public Library, a nonprofit support organization of the West Florida Public Library, will hold its Big Fall Book Sale and Silent Auction September 26-28 at the downtown main library, 239 N. Spring St.

Thousands of hardcover, paperback, and collectible books will be available for purchase, plus a variety of DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and other items. Proceeds are used to fund programs and enhancements at WFPL branches.

Sept. 26 is preview day. From 4 to 8 p.m., Friends of WFPL members get exclusive early access to the Book Sale. Non-members can pay $5 admission to take part. Memberships can be purchased at the door.

Sept. 27 sale hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free admission. Sept. 28 hours are noon to 3 p.m..

Most prices range from $0.50 for paperbacks to $2 for hardcover. There are also recorded books, magazines, and other media for sale.

The Collector’s Corner will feature an assortment of signed books, pre-1950s books, books by local and Florida authors, and other special books that are great for gifts. These items are priced as marked and must be checked out separately, so shoppers paying by check should bring two of them.

Payment by cash or check is preferred. Credit cards are accepted for sales of $20 or more. All profits are used to support the West Florida Public Library branches and programs.

For more information about the Book Sale or to become a Friends member, visit friendsofwfpl.org or facebook.com/friendsofwfpl.

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