Norfolk's annual book sale Aug. 24-26

Bridget Starr Taylor is surrounded in the Norfolk Library basement.

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Norfolk's annual book sale Aug. 24-26

From Saturday, Aug. 24, through Monday, Aug. 26, Norfolk Library will host its annual book sale featuring over 16,000 books in 30 different categories. All proceeds from the sale benefit the Library’s guild.

The sale will feature rare books and incredible deals, including hardbacks for as low as $2 for those purchasing more than 10 items. Annual book sale organizer Bridget Starr Taylor was proud to share that the sale is “an incredible opportunity for any literature enthusiasts on a tight budget.” The sale usually lists all unsold books as free on Sunday by 3 p.m.

This year, with an even greater focus on sustainability and giving back to the community, the sale will continue with free titles on Monday from 7 a.m. through 7 p.m. Taylor and her colleagues hope that organizations like daycares, veterans facilities and nonprofit organizations will take advantage of the extra sale day, especially if they weren’t able to find the time on the weekend. Taylor shared, “The hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., so working people can come too, before or after their work.”

All books that do not find a home by Monday at 7 p.m. will be donated, with some going to incarcerated individuals.

Jane Lilly, a book sale volunteer, Norfolk resident and college student, is excited to be a part of the event for the second year in a row. “As a classics major, I am so impressed by the range of titles the sale has to offer,” said Lilly. “I’m hoping that our hard work pays off and people take advantage of the budget-friendly opportunity to learn that the sale provides.”

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