Lots of titles covered at the Friends of Library Fall Book Sale Oct. 15-17

East Dundee - Get your pile ready for cozy winter reading by stocking up on lots of great new titles at the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale at the Dundee Library. It will open on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will continue on Friday and Saturday, Oct 16 and 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lower level of the library, 555 Barrington Ave. (Route 68) in East Dundee.

This sale features thousands of all newly donated materials. Hardbacks are $2; paperbacks are $1; romance paperbacks are 50 cents; DVDs and audio books are $2; CDs and computer games are $1; VHS and cassette tapes are 25 cents; and children's books are 25 cents (book buyer's scanner fee is $10). Hundreds of residents and patrons enjoy the diverse selection and low prices, so come early for the best selection.

Also, bring a nonperishable item for the F.I.S.H. Food Pantry and receive one free paperback book for each donation (limit 10). Don't forget the last hour special - all you can fit in a grocery bag for $3 on Saturday from 3 to 4 p.m.

The Friends of the Fox River Valley Public Library District is a group of local volunteers who enjoy helping the library prosper and grow through various fundraising activities. Proceeds from events like their biannual book sale have resulted in many enhancements to the library such as a 3-D printer, the Peek-A-Book system in the children's department, added titles to the audiobook, Spanish, and large print collections, and a popcorn machine that is used during movie events. The Friends meet every third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Dundee Library. All are welcome to attend and join.

The Fox River Public Library District serves 70,000 residents of Carpentersville, East Dundee, West Dundee, Sleepy Hollow, Gilberts, and parts of Algonquin. Visit frvpld.info for more information.