Baldwin book sale this Saturday, February 24

Break up the dreary dregs of winter with opportunity to choose a wonderful new book. To help you choose, The Friends of the Baldwin Public Library will sponsor a series of one-day book sales on the fourth Saturday of selected months in 2024.

Its first Fourth Saturday Sale will take place on Saturday, February 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the lower level of the Baldwin Public Library, 300 West Merrill, Birmingham. Lightly used adult and children’s hardcover and paperback books, DVDs and CDs will be available. Additional Fourth Saturday Sales will be held on Saturday, March 23; Saturday, June 22; Saturday, July 27; and Saturday, August 24.

Proceeds from the sales will supplement the Friends of the Baldwin Public Library's bi-annual spring and fall sales events.

The Friends Spring Sale is scheduled for Friday, May 3, through Sunday, May 5, on the lower level of the Baldwin Public Library. Hours are 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 3 (Friends Members only); 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 4; and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on May 5 ($5 Bag Day). The Fall Sale dates are October 25, 26, 27.

All proceeds benefit the Baldwin Public Library. The Friends of the BPL donated approximately $50,000 to the library in the 2022-23 fiscal year to support programming, services and equipment.