Saturday is the day to support your Maricopa Public Library

All types of books in various genres at bargain prices will be offered this Saturday to suit the reading tastes of Maricopa book lovers, both young and old.

The Friends of the Maricopa Library are sponsoring their semi-annual used book sale at Santa Rosa Elementary School. The sale begins at 8 a.m. and lasts until noon. Many genres sell out quickly, so patrons are encouraged to arrive early.

Hundreds of books will be available. Looking for modern fiction, romance, mysteries or cookbooks? They will all be on sale, as well as non-fiction, how-to books, westerns, science fiction and more. Most importantly, the low, low price is $8 per grocery bag. The group provides the paper grocery bags, so patrons can fill them with as many books as they want.

Children’s books and single paperbacks will be on sale for 75 cents each. Single hardback books will be priced at $2. Videos, DVDs and CDs will be offered as part of the $8 per bag sale price.

In addition to selling used books, the Friends will have available for purchase their cookbook “Home Cookin’ from Maricopa, Arizona” for $5 and the city’s definitive history book, “Reflections of a Desert Town,” by Friends member Patricia Brock for $25.

The Friends is a non-profit group dedicated to supporting the Maricopa Public Library. Last year’s book sales helped defray costs associated with the winter and summer reading programs and the purchase of DVD shelving. The Friends were also able to bring authors Conrad Storad and Jana Boomersbach to speak at the library.

Interested in joining the Friends and supporting the library? Applications will be available at the book sale.

If you go:
What:  Friends of the Maricopa Library semi-annual used book sale
Where:  Santa Rosa Elementary School, 21400 N. Santa Rosa Drive (in Ranch El Dorado off Smith-Enke Road at the Province entrance traffic signal)
When: Saturday, Sept. 11, 8 a.m. until noon
Cost: Free admission; $8 per grocery bag of used books (children’s books sold individually)

From 2-4 p.m., following the book sale, the Maricopa Historical Society invites you to the opening of their latest exhibits at the Maricopa Public Library. A tribute to the Quadrille de Mujere (a ladies’ equine drill team) and memorabilia and photos from Maricopa’s past Stagecoach Days will be on display. Drinks and cookies will be served.

These exhibits will be on view in the meeting room during library hours for the next few months.

Saturday is the day to go out and support the Maricopa Public Library.

Photo by Joyce Hollis