A fall book sale, featuring more than 6,000 items, including paperbacks and hardcover books along with CDs, DVDs and audiobooks, will be held at the Village Library of Morgantown. Sale hours will be on Friday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Saturday, buyers may purchase a bag of books for a fee. Both days will also include a sale of homemade baked goods.

Throughout the two-day event, the books will be displayed on tables in the Community Room. Boxes underneath the tables will be used to replenish the supply.

The books will be sorted by category, such as mystery/suspense, science fiction, romance, health and fitness, arts and crafts, sports and cookbooks. There will also be children's picture books and books for young readers.

"The books have been donated from the community, and some books are from the library collection," said Carol Donahue, library director. "We accept donations of books any time we are open."

She noted that those who cannot attend the sale may purchase books from the library's book nook, which is located in the lobby. Some of the leftover books are sold in the library's book nook, while others are donated to various organizations.

Book donations are collected throughout the year and sold at two book sales - one held in the fall and the other in the spring. Books are sorted according to category and stored in the shed located outside the library.

Donahue announced that the library has acquired a new shed for its books thanks to a donation from Sheds Unlimited of Morgantown.  

"I reached out to community businesses asking for their help," Donahue explained. "(Sheds Unlimited) replied immediately ... and gave (the shed) to the library completely for free. They took away our old, rotted shed, put down a new pad and they put (the new shed) into place."

Workers from Caernarvon Township laid down macadam from the shed's doors and ramp to the library parking lot. "The township came in and poured macadam to reach from where the driveway portion ended up to the shed so we would have easy access with our dollies and carts with loading books," said Donahue. B.J. Baldwin Electric of Narvon will add LED lights inside the shed.

Additionally, employees from Iron Mountains took part in a Day of Giving (DOG) at the library. "Their team was here (on Oct. 18), and they painted our kitchen, painted our book nook and the foyer," Donahue reported.

Community members who wish to donate books are asked to present them at the front desk during regular library business hours. Books not accepted include books with yellowed pages, worn or torn books, musty or damp books, books with writing in them, textbooks and Reader's Digest condensed books.

Those who would like to donate baked goods are asked to register in advance by calling 610-286-1022 or emailing smolibrary@gmail.com. Bakers may also sign up to donate at the library's circulation desk.

All proceeds from the book and bake sale will benefit the library. Donahue noted that the library's current needs include a new sign, a new book drop-off box and new carpeting. Additional financial donations for these items are being accepted, as well.

The Village Library is located at 207 N. Walnut St. in Morgantown. The library's hours of operation are Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.villagelibrary.org or http://www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryofMorgantown.

New board members are welcome to support the library and plan special events, such as the upcoming book sale. The next scheduled board meeting will be on Monday, Nov. 25, from 6 to 7 p.m.