Oct 21, 2024

SPL celebrates 'National Friends of the Library Week,' Fall Book Sale this weekend

Posted Oct 21, 2024 4:57 PM
The Friends of the Salina Public Library organization plays a crucial role in funding various library programs and events, including providing scholarships for teen volunteers and hosting popular book sales. <b>Image Courtesy of the Salina Public Library</b>
The Friends of the Salina Public Library organization plays a crucial role in funding various library programs and events, including providing scholarships for teen volunteers and hosting popular book sales. Image Courtesy of the Salina Public Library

By SALINA POST

This week marks "National Friends of the Library Week," and the Salina Public Library is recognizing the Friends of the Salina Public Library for their ongoing support.

The Friends organization plays a crucial role in funding various library programs and events, including providing scholarships for teen volunteers and hosting popular book sales.

"The Friends of the Salina Public Library is a wonderful organization that generously helps the library in various ways," said Salina Public Library Director Melanie Hedgespeth. "They have graciously provided funding for our Summer at the Library kickoff party, reading prizes and more. We are truly grateful for their support which allows the library to enhance services for our community."

The Friends of the Public Library will host its Fall Book Sale this weekend, with a special preview for Friends members on Friday, Oct. 25 at 3:30 p.m. The sale will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 27 from Noon to 3 p.m. 

For more information or to learn how to support the Friends, visit salinapubliclibrary.org/friends. See the Facebook event for details here.