Book-lovers rejoice — thousands of books will be available for purchase at the Haskell Room at the Southworth Library, 732 Dartmouth Street from Wednesday, April 30 to Saturday, May 3.

A preview of the sale for members of the Friends of Dartmouth Libraries will take place on Wednesday, April 30, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Due to high demand for the members’ preview, advance registration is required.  

Members can sign up for a 45 minute time slot beginning at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. by calling the library at 508-999-0726. Only 20 openings are available for each time slot, so members are encouraged to call early.  

The general sale hours are Thursday, May 1, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Browsing is limited to 20 patrons at a time throughout the sale. Only cash and checks are accepted. Memberships can be renewed or purchased at the door throughout the sale.  All members will receive a coupon for one free regularly priced book.

Proceeds from the spring book sale allows the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries to offer free educational programs for adults and children. For more information regarding the sale, contact fodl.libraries@gmail.com.