Books, books and more: Sale to draw readers

The semi-annual Cobb County Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held Oct. 12-14 at Jim R. Miller Park.

There will be an estimated 175,00 items for sale, including books both hardbound and paperback for children, young adults and adults; audio-visuals including books on tape and compact disc, videocassettes, compact discs, and records; magazines and some comic books.

All proceeds are used to purchase new books and other library materials.

Only cash and checks will be accepted at the book sale. The sale will be held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12 and 13, and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 14. Jim R. Miller Park is located at 2245 Callaway Road in Marietta.

The Friends of Cobb Public Library hosts two large semi-annual book sales, several special book sales throughout the year and hold an ongoing sale at most library locations.

For more information about the Friends of the Library, visit cobbcat.org/friends.html or call Patty Latch at 770-528-2345.