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Spring Book Sale at Weaver Library

The annual Spring Book Sale will be held at Weaver Library, East Prov., April 8-10, with a preview night for Friends Only on April 7.

Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, will usher in spring with its annual Spring Book Sale on Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, April 10 from 1-5 p.m. The sale will take place in the Champlin Program Room. Proceeds will benefit library programs, including museum passes and special concerts and events.

A Members Only Preview Sale for Friends of the East Providence Public Library will be held on Thursday, April 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Individuals who are not Friends can join for a $5 per person annual membership fee, payable at the door. All paid members are welcome to purchase books at this advance sale. Bookshelves are continuously restocked throughout the weekend, so visit more than once to see a wide variety of books.

Thousands of books will be available at very reasonable prices. Hard cover and soft cover books are $1; children’s books are 50¢; pocket-sized paperbacks are 25¢; CDs, DVDs and audio books are $1; and VHS tapes are 50¢. A special selection of books, including vintage editions, will be priced as marked.

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For your convenience, books are sorted in more than 50 clearly marked categories. Stock up on top-selling novels by your favorite authors, sorted alphabetically. There is a selection of books for children and young adults as well as large print books and biographies. Books on sports, art, music, poetry, business, history, cooking, health, self-help, gardening, home repair, writing, religion, travel and leisure activities are also available. Questions? Call the library at (401) 434-2453.

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