For book lovers, this is the big event of the year. It's the Friends of Washoe County Library semi-annual sale of over 40,000 items, including hardback and paperback books, videotapes, DVDs, computer software, cassettes, CDs, vinyl records, magazines, and maps. You'll also find collectible and vintage books, a section of Nevada books, and recent best sellers. This is a bargain hunters delight, with prices starting at $1 for hardback books and 50 cents for paperbacks.
The sale starts on Thursday, October 30, and runs through Sunday, November 9. Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. is preview day for Friends members. If you aren't a member, you can join at the door.
Hours on the remaining days are as follows:
- Friday, October 31: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, November 1 and 8: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, November 2: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Monday through Friday, November 3 - 7: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday, November 9, Bargain Day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pick your own bag of books for only $6.
The Washoe County Library Book Sale Bonanza will be at 5205 Mill St. at Edison in Reno. It's in the old Excel Communications building. For more information, call (775) 835-1978.
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