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The Friends of the Library hosted a three-day book sale at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library to raise funds for the Summer Reading Program and library renovations. Prices of the books decreased over the course of the event, with hardcovers initially costing two dollars and paperbacks one dollar, and an entire bag of books being sold for five dollars on the final day. The event, which also sold t-shirts and historical Ishpeming 2024 calendars, aimed to promote reading and move a lot of books.
Book Sale at Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library Attracts Literature Enthusiasts
Book enthusiasts convened at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library for a much-anticipated book sale hosted by Friends of the Library; a passionate group fundraising for the Summer Reading Program and renovation projects.
In addition to books, the sale also featured Ishpeming 2024 historical calendars and library-themed t-shirts.
Kay Tupala, President of Friends of the Library, shared that the group is a staunch promoter of reading. She noted, “The books are two dollars for hardcover, one dollar for a paperback today. Tomorrow, they’re half-price in the morning, and in the afternoon, a bag of books is five dollars. Our aim is to circulate a multitude of books, hence the declining prices over the weekend.”
The book sale will continue on its final day, Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
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