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Book Sales in Raleigh/Chatham County 

Looking for books?  Like to read?  Then take advantage of the Annual Book Sales at local libraries and clubs in the Raleigh area!

I had a great time at the Spring Book Sale this morning, held by the Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library.

The Spring Book Sale lasts three days, April 3-5th, from 10 am to 7 pm.

I arrived just after 10 am, and wasn't surprised to find the streets surrounding the Kiwanis Building filled with parked cars. 

I could see a few people hurrying towards the building with empty bags and boxes.

After passing the very friendly volunteers staffing the Friends of the Library booth, I hurried inside to see if I could find some new reading material.

What a great bunch of bargains!

Paperbacks - $.50

Hardbacks - $3.00

Children's Books - individually priced at $.25 to $2.00

Plenty of choices, and plenty of people looking!

Just as fast as boxes of books emptied, the volunteers were there, rearranging, combining boxes, and organizing.  As busy as it was, everyone was polite and friendly.

And the bargains just get better.

Friday is half-price day, and Saturday April 5th is $5 per bag of books!

There's even a List of special books that is published on the Friends of the Library site well before the event, so if you're looking for old or rare books, check out the selection ahead of time.

All this helps raise funds for the new Chatham County Library. 

The sale is being held at the Kiwanis Building in Pittsboro, just one block west of 15-501, and just south of 64.   Directions.

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Holly Springs Library

Nothing to read in the house?  Need a book on CD for the commute home?  The Holly Springs Library has you covered!

Then head over to the new Holly Springs Library, just a few blocks from the intersection of Main Street and Holly Springs Road.  It's been open for just over a year, but this is the first time I've checked it out.  

It's very impressive.  The landscaping is pretty and tasteful.  A roundabout in front of the library ensures slow traffic, and is accented with brick pavers. 

The Holly Springs Branch Library opened in December 2006, and offers all kinds of community activities, both through the library itself and through the adjoining Holly Springs Cultural Center. 

The library itself is about 8,000 square feet, with lots of open space, good lighting, and high ceilings.   With over 45,000 books and audio books, as well as about 100 magazines and newspapers, there's plenty to keep even the most avid readers busy. 

If you have an internet research project and need a place to go, settle in a comfy chair in front of one of 20 internet and research computers with access to Microsoft Office 2003. 

The library has even followed the trend of many grocery and hardware stores - they offer a couple of self-service stations for checkouts and holds.

It's even very convenient to return books.  Simply drive by on the way to work or other errands and drop books into the drive-up drop boxes, just like at Blockbuster!  Or members can even drop off the books at any other Wake County library branch, all of which now have drop boxes.

Borrowers who have checked out a book and haven't had time to finish it can renew their loan by phone, as well as hear a list of titles currently on loan or on hold. 

There's a strong focus on programs for children.  The children's corner of the library is bright and open, with plenty of enticing books and cozy places to sit.  Story Time is offered five times a week for ages up to 5.  Click here for a current schedule of toddler readings. 

Stories are appropriate for different age groups - up to 18 months, 18 months to 3 years, and 3 to 5 years - with readings that appeal to preschool children.  

The scheduled reading events don't just apply to preschoolers though.  There's a folkstory night weekly, crafting events, a monthly "Pizza and a Paperback" bookclub for middle schoolers, and even Dungeons and Dragons events.

There are many other events scheduled in the connected Holly Springs cultural center, including comedy shows, brass quintet concerts, Teen Band Night, Shakespeare Theater, and children's theater events. 

It's easy to get a library card, and free for Wake County residents.  Just bring photo ID with your current address, or a combination of photo ID and a bill or checkbook that shows your current address.  The card is good for internet access or book and audio book loans at all 19 Wake County Libraries. 

If you're new to the area and wondering how to find the library, click here for a Mapquest map. 

It's easily accessible from Hwy 55 coming from Apex or Fuquay, as well as from the many neighboring subdivisions in Holly Springs. 

Hours:

Holly Springs Library

300 W. Ballentine St.

Holly Springs, NC 27540

Phone: 919-577-1660

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