The Metropolitan Library System and the Friends of the Library send this information as posted below:
Oklahoma residents look forward to the annual Book Sale at the OKC Fairgrounds every winter, but this year, there’s even more to celebrate with the return of the Summer Book Sale August 14-15 at the Oklahoma Expo Hall at the OKC Fairgrounds. Shoppers can expect unbeatable prices with paperbacks for $1, hardcovers for $2, and children’s books at half-price. All proceeds benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) in Oklahoma County.
DPIL mails free, high-quality, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five, helping them learn how to read, build confidence and spark a lifelong love of discovery. Thanks to the Friends of the Library, the Library Endowment Trust, and community supporters, more than 19,500 children currently receive books through this transformative program.
The Summer Book Sale this year features a scaled-down version of the Friends’ winter event with gently used books, magazines, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records. The sale also includes a special Better Books collection tucked into the corner with specially curated items for our book collectors.
The sale opens with a Members-Only Preview on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. The sale is open to the public Friday and Saturday (Aug. 14-15) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with free parking and air-conditioned shopping at the OKC Fairgrounds (3213 Wichita Walk).
Volunteers ages 14 and up are essential to the sale’s success, with cashier roles open to those 18 and older.
Payment is accepted by cash and all major credit/debit cards. Sales tax applies, and shoppers are encouraged to round up their total at checkout to support DPIL.
It is also important to note that The Friends of the Library are taking a short break from accepting book donations August 1-24, allowing them to prepare for the Summer Book Sale. Donations will resume after the sale ends, and shelves are cleared.
For full event details, visit supportmls.org/fol/booksale.
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