McAlester News-Capital, McAlester, OK - Big book bargains

McAlester News-Capital, McAlester, OK - Big book bargains: "Book lovers rejoice!

The Friends of the Library of McAlester will have their annual book sale Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the gymnasium at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 300 E. Washington Ave.

This year, a presale event is planned Friday night. Those wishing to get books before the actual sale can go to St. John’s gym from 6 to 8.

There is a cost of $5 to attend the presale, along with the cost of books purchased.

At 5:30 p.m. Friday, an Indian taco sale is set as another fund-raiser for the Friends group. The cost is $5 also.

There is no admission charge on Saturday. Paperback books are 50 cents while hardback books are $1.

There is also a special table for bestsellers which sell for $5 each.

McAlester Public Library Head Librarian Chris Sauro said the McAlester Friends of the Library are an active group of library supporters. “Their support and dedication enable the library to do more than the budget allows,” she said.

In the past year, donations from the group came to just over $2,700 in dollar amounts.

“But the time and talent invested into these projects is priceless,” Sauro said."