Library's 'BIG' Book Sale Starts Friday

BIG Library Summer Book Sale

The Evanston Public Library's biggest book sale starts this Friday, Aug. 9, running from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There is an early bird fee for those who wish to enter during the first two hours. 

The sale continues on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on Sunday, Aug. 11, from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., when all books are half-price. Thousands of used books, audiobooks, large-print books, movies and music will be on sale. Look out for gift-ready books on adult and children's literature and art, Chicago History magazines and "Volunteer Favorites." 

See what else is coming up at the library:

• Teens can take a jewelry-making class on Wednesday
• SparkFun's National Tour teaches kids about electronics on Thursday
• The "Raising Girls" book group holds its first meeting Thursday
• All ages are invited to play chess on Thursday
• El Salvadorian artist Fernando Llort talks about art and society on Thursday