Princeton NJ Libraries Announcements

Friends of the Lawrence Library May Book Sale May 16 - 19

Lawrenceville —Shop the Friends of the Lawrence Library May Book Sale for thousands of used, gently-read books for readers of all ages. The sale opens to the general public on Friday, May 16, at 10:00 am and ends Monday, May 19 at 2:00 pm at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Payment by cash, check or Zelle only.

A special Early Admission event will be held on Thursday, May 15 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm where the public will have the first chance to get some amazing deals. Entry to the Early Admission is free for current members of the Friends of the Lawrence Library, $5 for the general public, and $20 for patrons with scanning apps or devices. This event is the only time scanning will be permitted. 

Beginning Friday, May 16 at 10:00 am, entry to the sale is free and open to the general public. No scanning devices will be allowed. The book sale will be open Friday and Saturday (10:00 am – 4:30 pm), Sunday (12:30 pm - 4:30 pm) and Monday (10:00 am – 2:00 pm). Sunday and Monday will be $5 a bag. Bring your own bag. 

"Whether you're a collector or just learning to read, the Friends of the Lawrence Library May Book Sale is a great opportunity to find the perfect book at a bargain price," said Mercer County Executive Dan Benson, "all while supporting the incredible work of the Lawrence Library."

Book donations for the Friends of the Lawrence Library book sale are being accepted at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch. Proceeds from the book sale fund programs and other library services that benefit library patrons of all ages. For more information about the library and its programs please call 609-883-8294 or visit www.mcl.org.