Friends of the Library Labor Day Book Sale Sept. 1 & 2

The Friends of the Library hosts a huge used book sale each year over the Labor Day holiday. Shop hundreds of bargain priced books priced $1-$3! From picture books to popular fiction, the sale has something for everyone! All proceeds from the book sale support Park City Library’s community events and amenities.

A member preview will be held on September 1st from 8am-10am. Become a member online at https://friends-of-the-park-city-library.square.site/membership or at the door to shop before the public.  

Public sale hours are September 1st and 2nd from 10am-4pm. (Note: The Library is closed on Labor Day, but the book sale will be at the Library!) 

Bag Happy Hour is on September 2nd from 2-4pm. During this time, you can fill a provided tote bag for $15. 

Part of our wonderful Friends of the Library Board. Pictured right to left: Cathy Lanigan (book sale coordinator and co-chair), Signe Jordet (previous co-chair), and Ann Whitworth (co-chair).

The Library can’t say enough about how supportive the Friends of the Library are to the needs of the Library. When advocating for fundraising, we commonly hear the Friends say that they do this for the Park City community to have a library that is full of resources, amazing books (physical and ebooks), engaging events, and all in a beautiful building.

The Friends of the Library rely on our community to raise funds throughout the year through used book sales and membership dues.

In the past year, the Friends of the Library have been able to fund these amazing amenities, services, and events thanks to our Park City community donors:

  • Refreshed the popular outdoor games for the public to borrow
  • Local Speaker Series, which features local Parkites
  • Art receptions to celebrate our local artists during their exhibits
  • One Book One Community funding for the author visiting
  • Additional library events such as Crafternoons and Next Chapter Book Club
  • Funds to support book purchasing for general ebook purchasing, the Graphic Novel collections, and Book Club collection
  • Patio flowers and ‘Music on the Patio’ music events to create the patio into a welcoming and enjoyable space
  • Park Record advertisements to promote large events
Co-chair Ann Whitworth speaks with a community member during the Friends of the Library author reception for 2023 One Book One Community for author Heather Hansman, who can be seen on the right.

In 2023, the Friends of the Library began supporting One Book One Community. Thanks to the Friends we were able to bring Heather Hansman, author of  Powder Days: Ski Bums, Ski Towns, and the Future of Chasing Snow. Because of their support, we were able to pay for the author’s visit fee and the Library could fund supplemental events and purchase books for the community to read. We appreciate that the Friends of the Library have continued to support the One Book One Community event this year!