Tip: Arrive early. Shoppers, about 150 deep, have been known to queue up early before the doors open. Photos: Chris Emeott
For readers—voracious or otherwise—the biannual book sale hosted by Wayzata Friends of the Library is an ideal event. And for those who embrace stacks of books as décor elements, here’s your chance to procure some lovely items for spaces that require a little literary-inspired vignette.
The spring event is planned for 9 a.m.–4 p.m. April 26 and noon–3 p.m. April 27 for the $5 bag sale at the Wayzata City chambers room, 600 Rice St. E.
With April 22’s Earth Day, it’s an ideal month for the sale, providing an opportunity to keep used books out of landfills and into the hands of new users. “One book can be shared so many times with so many people—the physical book itself and the ideas and stories and information within,” says Liz Blaufuss with the Wayzata Friends of the Library. “The best part of the book sale is seeing people walk out with bags and bags of books … We love keeping books out of the recycling bin and putting them into the hands of readers who will make the most of them.”
About 85 percent of the books are donated; the remaining are library discards. “The donated books are interesting, in great condition and so many are best-sellers,” Blaufuss says. “We also have a separate section for vintage books. Those are the best—beautiful covers, decorated spines and so many classics. We also have beautiful coffee table art and travel books for a couple of bucks.”
For additional information, visit hclib.org, or call 612.543.6150.
