The Friends of the Prince George Public Library Society and the Prince George Public Library (PGPL) will be hosting the first book sale in over two years.
The book sale will be held at the Bob Harkins Branch, downtown, on Friday April 22 from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Books are sold by donation with the proceed going to support special items, programs, and initiative at the PGPL.
This book sale is different says Margaret Johnston, Past President and Director of the Friends of the Prince George Public Library: “Typically we host two book sales a year, one in the spring and one in the fall. However, due to COVID-19, we have been unable to hold a book sale in over two years so we are overflowing with books.”
Johnston went on to say due to this they are unable to accept additional book donations until after the sale when they have freed up their storage space.
The Friends of the Prince George Public Library are local volunteers dedicated to supporting the programs and services of the Prince George Public Library.
“We believe that developing libraries is a crucial part of developing communities, and so we support the Prince George Public Library’s success by promoting the library and raising necessary funds for special library projects,” says Johnston.
Since their incorporation in 1990, the Friends of the Library have raised over $440,000 with fundraising initiatives like Book Sales, memberships and merchandise sales (mugs and bookbags), and 50/50 draws.
“For over 30 years, the Friends of the Prince George Public Library have supported, promoted and advocated for the Prince George Public Library. Our friendship has been built on trust and respect. And like all good friends, we intend to be there to support, promote and advocate for the library in the years ahead,” sai Johnston.
In past years members of the Friends of the Prince George Public Library have received early access to the Book Sales as a member benefit, however, due to their member accounts all being out of date due to Covid, this will not be happening at this years’ spring sale. They are encouraging people to renew their memberships at the spring book sale as they are hoping to potentially hold another Book Sale in June at the Nechako Branch and another one in the fall.