Sale to Feature Recent Major Donation of Rare, Collectible Books
The BookCellar at the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes (OLPGN) Library is pleased to invite the community to its annual Holiday Book Sale this weekend. More than 5,000 books sorted by category, including many rare and collectible books recently donated from a private collection, will be offered. As a result of this donation, several special categories will be offered, including the Civil War, World War I, World War II and numerous biographies, which enable the sale to be extended over a two-day period this year.
The Preview Reception & Sale, which features a wine and cheese reception, will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be a $10 admission fee, which includes a one-year membership to the Friends of OLPGN organization. The General Sale will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Old Lyme High School Select Singers will perform holiday and seasonal music at 2 p.m., and a craft activity will be available for children, enabling parents to shop freely. Admission on Saturday is free, with complimentary refreshments provided.
There will be books from all genres – from Children’s and Young Adults to Art and Photography, the Classics, History and Biography, small gift books and large coffee table books. There is a huge collection of First Edition hardcover books, many with protective Mylar covers.
Dealers are welcome and there are no buyer restrictions. Most prices will range from $2 to $5, with a special bargain table with books priced under one dollar. All proceeds benefit the Library.
So kick off this year’s Holiday Season by supporting your local library and give the best gift there is – books!
Check this link for more information about the sale.
The Library is located at 2 Library Lane, off Lyme Street. Fall hours are Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m.to 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.to 6 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If the Library’s parking lot is full, additional spaces are available on Lyme Street. There is also a lot behind the Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall across the street from the Library.
For more information about the library or questions about the sale, call 860-434-1684 or visit www.oldlyme.lioninc.org.