MOULTRIE — The Friends of the Moultrie-Colquitt County Library will hold their fifth annual used book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7, and 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 8, at the library located at 204 Fifth St. S.E. in Moultrie.  

Items for sale include pre-owned hardback and paperback books, movies and children’s books priced from 25 cents to $2. Special features this year include a large collection of donated science fiction books and a large amount of children’s books.

In addition to the Saturday sale, the event includes a preview sale 5-7 p.m., Friday for members of the Friends of the Library.  Memberships are open to anyone and available at the library during operating hours and during the preview sale.  Annual membership dues are $5 for students, $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and $25 for families.  Contributor, sponsor and benefactor levels are also available.  

The Saturday and Sunday sales are open to the public. From 2-4 p.m. on Sunday shoppers can fill a paper grocery bag provided by the Friends for $4 per bag. Items not sold will be donated to the prison, local nonprofits and to an organization that sends books to underdeveloped countries.

The Friends of the Library is an organization of volunteers who focus attention on the importance of the library in our community; assist with programs and services; promote the use of the library and raise funds for library programs, equipment and materials.  Book sale proceeds are used to benefit the library. In 2013, the Friends purchased computer management software for the library, in 2014 remodeled the classroom that adjoins the children’s area and in 2015 purchased a Clear Touch Smart Board for programming and training.  

For more information, to donate books or to volunteer, visit the library or call 229-985-6540.