Calling all bibliophiles!

Want to get a really good deal on an amazing selection of reading material? The Book Sale and Festival of Reading hosted by Wake County Public Libraries, an annual event featuring more than 350,000 books for sale, is coming Dec. 11-14 to the Jim Graham Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.

Hours of operation and prices:

• Thurs., 5-9pm
  Hardbound books: $4 each
  Paperback books, children’s books and CDs: $2 each

• Fri., 9am-9pm
  Hardbound books: $4 each
  Paperback books, children’s books and CDs: $2 each

• Sat., 9am-9pm
  Hardbound books: $2 each
  Paperback books, children’s books and CDs: $1 each

• Sun., 9am-7pm
  Boxes of books: $5
  Bags of books: $2

Sat. is the best day to go with your kids.

Sat. will feature family-friendly activities with entertainment and crafts to make the day festive and exciting for children–including a holiday magic show, “Rock Star Magic!” with Chris & Neal, family band Baron von Rumblebuss and Barefoot Juggling.

Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted for payment. It’s recommended that you bring your own bags, wagons or strollers. Boxes will be provided while they last: the customer packs.

Stock up for yourself and also stuff stockings.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity for all book lovers,” said Raleigh’s Don Vaughan. He and his wife attend ever year; they collect books in a variety of genres and always go home with a huge stack in great condition. “A few years ago, I added big-time to my Edgar Rice Burroughs collection,” Vaughan said. “And you can't beat the prices.”

"One year, I did almost all of my Christmas shopping there," said Katie A. Gailes of Holly Springs.

All funds generated from the sale return to Wake County's General Fund, which in turn funds services offered in Wake County agencies, schools and public libraries.

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