Sales of the Friends book bags did not go as well as hoped, but an unexpected request made it possible to put our overstock to good use.

Friends president Joyce Marcel learned from Patricia Whalen, former judge on the War Crimes Chamber in Bosnia/ Herzegovina, that refugee camps in Sarajevo were in need of tote bags for the people flooding into the camps. Joyce relayed that information to the Friends’ Board, who were delighted to authorize a donation of 50 bags.

It might be a stretch to say that the Friends outreach is now worldwide, but at least a small corner of the world will benefit from our donation.

It is! Take a look at the ongoing sale, and take your selections to the circulation desk for payment.

For special books, check out the Friends’ Amazon page  —  a place to purchase rare, beautiful, and specialized books gleaned from book sale donations.

Take a look at the summer successes and what’s in store as the fall season begins. A viewable/printable copy of the newsletter is available here.