Friends of the Library bookstore is having an annual fall sale--come by and buy!

Susan Mernit Tue, 12 Oct at 6:22pm
Book photo by ginnerobot, http://www.flickr.com/photos/ginnerobot/4552277923/

Book photo by ginnerobot, http://www.flickr.com/photos/ginnerobot/4552277923/

From our neighbor in North Oakland:

Hey, book lovers --  The Bookmark, the Friends of the Library bookstore at 721 Washington St. in old Oakland, is having its annual fall sale this week, hours 10:30-5:30 through the sale.  Most of the store's 17,000 books are priced at $6-$7 to start with, and there's a wide and eclectic assortment of books.
 
Thurs., 10/14 - members' preview day, 50% off (and a big incentive to join the Friends for $25 individual/$35 household/$15 senior/student)
Friday, 10/15 - 30 % off
Sat., 10/16 - 40% off
Sun., 10/17 - 50% off
 
This is a great way to stock up on holiday gifts, and the bookstore's proceeds are a prime way, besides donations from members, that the Friends of OPL were able to approve grants of $156,000 to the public library this year.  Their new website, which details how to join and how to donate, is www.thebookmarkbookstore.com. BTW, the current newsletter has an interview by church member Kathleen Hirooka.
 
This is an utterly worthy cause, and a painless way to support the library, so please check it out.

About Susan Mernit
Susan Mernit is the founder of Oakland Local. She is also a circuit rider for The Community Information Challenge, a program of The John S and James L Knight Foundation, and a consultant to non-profit and community organizations. Susan lives in North Oakland, near the Santa Fe school, with her partner, her housemate, a rescue dog named Cazzie, and a yard full of ants. She is an aspiring gardener, a long-time blogger & entrepreneur, and a recovering journalist who's found home in Oakland.