Librarian's Corner
Late May 2024
Blackflies are in the air, which means, at least in my head, I’m in full summer mode. It’s another month or so before the Library’s summer events get underway, but we’re finalizing plans, getting handouts ready, and preparing for the inrush of donated books we’ll start accepting on June 29th.
I won’t spoil what summer has in store just yet—I’m saving that for the later half of June.
As for book donations, I just wanted to go over a few things, as we do every year, to ensure everything goes smoothly here at the Library.
Mark your calendars—we’ll be accepting donations for this year’s book sale form June 29th-July 27th, during Library hours. Please don’t leave bags of donations in the vestibule, or sitting outside the main entrance; they’re small spaces, and bags of books just become tripping hazards, and potentially can prevent us from opening the door—especially when accessing the vestibule.
Please make sure that books are in good condition. Moldy and musty books are not good candidates for the book sale; neither are books that no longer have their covers, or are falling apart. (Or are being held together with copious amounts of tape and a prayer.) Out of date books are probably not a good choice, either. Old novels are okay; a manual from the 80’s on how to use the microwave, not so much.
In general, things like encyclopedias, textbooks, and trade manuals are not good choices for the book sale, especially multi-volume collections.
Every book that we put in the book sale is looking for a potential new home, and it’s my hope that we can find homes for as many books as possible. So get those books ready, and we’ll see you starting on June 29th!