Children’s Book Sale: Friday & Saturday, August 15 & 16

The Friends of the New Orleans Public Library is holding its first-ever all Children’s used book sale at the Norman Mayer Library branch in Gentilly. The two-day sale will be held on Friday, August 15 from noon to 4pm and Saturday, August 16 from 10am to 3pm. The sale is open to the general public on both days. Cash, cards, and Venmo are accepted

The nonprofit is offering a wide selection of gently used books, including picture books for new readers and chapter books and young adult titles for older kids, according to Executive Director Shannan Cvitanovic. “This sale is a perfect opportunity to fill up your bookshelves for your kids and grandkids, or any child who you want to introduce to the joys of reading.”

Since 1957, the Friends have helped fund Library services, programs, and resources like the Summer Fun & Reading Challenge. All proceeds from the sale will benefit this work.

“Bring your children and let them explore what books are on the sale tables,” Cvitanovic says. “We love seeing what grabs kids’ attention, from joke books to craft books to novels We had a five-year-old at a book sale last year who was obsessed with learning about Egyptian culture, and of course, there are always kids who are into dinosaurs and animals. We can’t wait to see what books they decide to take home.”

Where: Norman Mayer Library, 3001 Gentilly Blvd (sale held indoors)

When: Friday, August 15 from noon to 4pm and Saturday, August 16 from 10am -3pm

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