Franklin County Library System is currently accepting book donations for a fall Book and Bake Sale on October 28, 29 & 30 at the community building at Norlo Park, Chambersburg. The proceeds of the Book and Bake Sale will benefit improvements to local libraries. Up to 40 items per visit can be dropped off at the following participating libraries: Coyle Free Library (Chambersburg), Grove Family Library (Chambersburg), Besore Library (Greencastle), St. Thomas Library, and Ft. Loudon Library. While the Bookmobile and the pre-school Book Buggy are participating in the fundraiser, patrons are asked to drop their donated books at one of the library buildings, rather than bookmobile stops.
The purpose of the sale is to focus on expanding the collection of new books at libraries, purchasing additional laptops for in library use, adding downloadable ebooks that will be free for patron use, keeping program offerings fresh and up to date, and improving the facilities at each library location. All proceeds benefit each participating library.
Book donations, CDs and DVDs are being accepted now. Libraries are specifically looking for donations of recent best sellers (2009 to 2011), children’s books, and collectible books and media. No textbooks or encyclopedias please, since these are very difficult to sell. For donations of over 40 items at a time, please contact Jen at 709-0282 ext. 211 or email jharp@fclspa.org to arrange for a drop off at the Franklin County Library System office.
Franklin County Library System also needs volunteers to assist with the sale and bake. Anyone interested in volunteering by transporting books, working at the sale or donating food items can contact Bernice Crouse at 709-0282 ext. 212 or email bdcrouse@fclspa.org.
