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PAST NEWS ARCHIVE
August 27, 2001

For more information contact one of the Friends Board Members:

Kim Lindros (512) 250-0105
Phyllis Todaro (512) 453-7888
Al Heinrich (512) 322-9550
Ken LaRonde (512) 288-2137

Library Friends hold Monster Book Sale at Crockett Center

Book lovers and bargain hunters will make tracks to the Crockett Center on September 22-23, 2001, for the Friends of the Austin Public Library's Monster Book Sale. The annual event, which offers more than 60,000 books, magazines, videos, CDs, albums and computer software for readers of all ages, raises money for the Austin Public Library. Past sales raised as much as $65,000 for equipment and special programs at the Austin Public Library, such as the Summer Reading Program. Books and other library materials for the Monster Book Sale come from the Library's withdrawn materials or are donated by individuals. A special selection of rare and exceptional books featuring first editions, art books and unusual collector's items will be auctioned. This year, the auction will include a facsimile reproduction of The Life and Services of Gen. Ben McCulloch, Victor M. Rose, 1958, and a first edition of Buffalo Soldiers, Robert O'Connor, 1993. The live auction will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday. A list of items to be auctioned can be found on the Friends' Web site at http://www.main.org/friends/.

The Friends of the Austin Public Library is a nonprofit organization that provides volunteers and financial support for the Library. The annual book sale is run entirely by volunteers who work year-round sorting and organizing materials for the sale. Individuals or groups interested in helping with the book sale should contact Dana McBee at the Volunteer Services office at the Austin Public Library at (512) 974-7443.

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