Another Record Sale!!

The Friends of the Library have just finished the fall book sale, netting $7,213.42. That’s $2,500 more than last fall. How wonderful!

Credit for the sale must go to chair Mary Unruh, who tirelessly works before, during, and after the sale to make it a success. We applaud Mary’s generous volunteerism!

Other great helpers include the book sorting committee: Cindy Pastor, Nancy McKinzie, Virginia Loper, Jo Mouse, Sharon Ikerd, and Judy Dodson. These ladies know how to work!! Thanks also goes to Belinda Schlesener who handled much of the publicity, and to Friends Board members, especially president Ann Coulson, for pitching in and getting the job done.

Some behind-the-scene helpers are Middle School teacher Carson Matile and about 20 of his students who move the books up from the basement each fall and spring. We’re proud of the help they give us.

Those of you who posted yard signs were big helps in getting the word out. Those of you who donated books and other items for the sale are great. And to all of you who spent money at the sale, I say THANK YOU!!!

Each dollar goes to support the library – for programs, collection enhancements, services, and more. Some may say “It takes a village.” I say “It takes the Friends!”

Thank you all.

Sue Blechl, Library Director
blechls@emporialibrary.org