Friends of the Library Offer "Collectors' Corner"

Volunteer members of the Friends of the East Providence Public Library sort through thousands of books each year in preparation for their fall and spring book sales. On occasion, among the boxes and bags of donated books, they discover a special or unusual book that catches their eye. These collectible books are available in the Collectors’ Corner on the Friends of the East Providence Library web page on the East Providence Public Library website, www.eastprovidencelibrary.org. Just click on “Your Library”, then “Friends of the Library” and scroll down to “Collectors’ Corner.” The books are listed with a short description and price on the site. Dozens of books are featured on a wide variety of topics. Some were published at the turn of the century.

Among the current books offered in the Collectors’ Corner is a 1908 edition of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with color plate illustrations. Those with an interest in fashion and jewelry will enjoy the detailed 2003 reference with stunning photographs entitled, Tiffany in Fashion, signed by the author, John Loring. Local history buffs may enjoy A Pictorial History of the Carousel, published in 1978 and also signed by the author, Frederick Fried.

To make arrangements to see or purchase a book, send an email to epcollectorscorner@yahoo.com or call 401-433-3463. Photos and lists of sets currently available are also posted at the Friends ongoing book sale at Weaver Library. Checks can be made payable to: Friends of the East Providence Public Library. As with The Friends’ seasonal sales and ongoing book sale, all proceeds from the Collectors’ Corner benefit the East Providence Public Library.