Dog River Holds Book Sale

Just in time for Spring cleaning, the Friends of the are holding the first new and used book collection of the year, with collected books going either into the library collection (new and good condition) or in a used book sale to support library programs and services. 

The book collection will be part of County Government Day in the parking lot (across from Rooms To Go) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 5.  Books may also be dropped off in the Community Room of the Dog River Library from Monday, May 7 - Thursday, May 10, from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Book donations may be tax-deductible, depending on an individual’s personal financial situation, and donation acknowledgement forms will be available for tax purposes.

The Friends group will then host its first “Mother’s Day Book and Bake Sale” at the Dog River Library from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, May 12, the day before Mother’s Day so that the public can buy a book and a homemade baked treat for Mom, and support library programs and services at the same time.  Hardcover books are $1 (with specialty books up to $5), and paperbacks are 50 cents.  Kids can afford something special for Mom that they picked out themselves. Dads are invited to help.

Both events are open to the Public with free admission.

The Friends of the Dog River Library is a not-for-profit organization formed in 2010. The group currently has over 100 members, and membership is open to anyone who loves libraries and reading.  The Friends funded “Christmas at Dog River” in December 2011, and is funding this summer’s reading programs for children at the library. The group sponsors the “Words in the Woods - Authors and their Books at the Dog River Library”, a monthly presentation. 

The goal of the Friends group is to support the Dog River Library through fundraising and programming, and to enhance the literary community in Douglas County. Information concerning membership will be available at both events.