If your bookshelf is looking a little sparse, or you’re hoping to get a head start on Christmas shopping: Alexandria’s Beatley Central Library (5005 Duke Street) is hosting its fall book sale this week.
The event, organized by Friends of the Beatley Central Library, starts tomorrow (Wednesday) and runs through Monday, Oct. 23. A preview day is available today for Friends of the Beatley Central Library members.
The sale includes thousands of books, DVDs, CDs and more.
The sale runs from 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. tomorrow and Thursday, then from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Sunday is half-price day, running from 1-4:30 p.m., and Monday is $10 bag sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Friends of Beatley Library Fall Book Sale starts this week with a members-only preview on Oct. 17, then open to the public on Oct. 18 through 23. The sale is a great way to support the Library while stocking your shelves with new favorites. https://t.co/2nVIGjcUIf pic.twitter.com/REn5iJ8f72
— Alexandria Library (@alexlibraryva) October 16, 2023
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