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Better Books Sale

A colorful flyer for a book sale event at Willard Public Library, with details on offers and dates.

September 3 - 8, 2024

The Better Books Sale, a significant fundraiser for both Willard Public Library and The Friends of Willard Library is right around the corner. This year's sale will take place from Tuesday, September 3, through Sunday, September 8, 2024, during library business hours in The Browning Gallery on the lower level of WPL.

This event offers a unique opportunity to acquire rare, antique, and special collection books, including 1st Editions and High School and University Yearbooks. For collectors, we also have rare Stave Puzzles and Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls available. Each book, series, or item is individually priced. Payment options include cash, check, or credit card with a $5 minimum.

Tuesday & Wednesday: Regular Price
Thursday: Half Price
Friday through Sunday: Bag Sale

Willard Public Library is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend the Better Books Sale. A library card is not required to make purchases.

Two books: "Star Wars: Dark Force Rising" and "Star Trek: To The Hilt."
Two books: "The Wizard of Oz" on top, "The Complete Sherlock Holmes" below, displayed on a book rack.
A book titled "The Perfect Season" about Evansville College Purple Aces' 1964-1965 basketball season, with players in action on the cover.
A book titled "The Wizard of Oz" with illustrated characters on the cover.
Two books; a biography of Johnny Cash and Audubon's 1826 Journal, with bird illustration on the cover.
A book titled "Flyboys" by James Bradley, with an aircraft silhouette on the cover.
Two books for children: "The Jungle Book" and "The Story of Moana," displayed on a shelf, with vibrant covers.
Book cover titled "The Halloween Tree" by Ray Bradbury, featuring stylized illustrations, likely Halloween-themed.
A book titled "Bob Knight: His Own Man" by Joan Mellen, showing a man in a red shirt leaning forward.
A book titled "Born Knight" by John Marco, open to a page with a red signature or writing.
A book titled "Coleridge's Ancient Mariner" with a ship and an albatross illustration, displayed on a stand.
A stack of Harry Potter books on a shelf, with library in the background. Image is upside down.
It's a photo of the book "Casino Royale" by Ian Fleming, a James Bond novel, on a textured surface.
Two vintage mystery books: "The Hardy Boys: The House on the Cliff" and "Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old Clock."
Two books: "Star Wars: Dark Force Rising" and "Star Trek: To The Hilt."
Two books: "The Wizard of Oz" on top, "The Complete Sherlock Holmes" below, displayed on a book rack.
A book titled "The Perfect Season" about Evansville College Purple Aces' 1964-1965 basketball season, with players in action on the cover.
A book titled "The Wizard of Oz" with illustrated characters on the cover.
Two books; a biography of Johnny Cash and Audubon's 1826 Journal, with bird illustration on the cover.
A book titled "Flyboys" by James Bradley, with an aircraft silhouette on the cover.
Two books for children: "The Jungle Book" and "The Story of Moana," displayed on a shelf, with vibrant covers.
Book cover titled "The Halloween Tree" by Ray Bradbury, featuring stylized illustrations, likely Halloween-themed.
A book titled "Bob Knight: His Own Man" by Joan Mellen, showing a man in a red shirt leaning forward.
A book titled "Born Knight" by John Marco, open to a page with a red signature or writing.
A book titled "Coleridge's Ancient Mariner" with a ship and an albatross illustration, displayed on a stand.
A stack of Harry Potter books on a shelf, with library in the background. Image is upside down.
It's a photo of the book "Casino Royale" by Ian Fleming, a James Bond novel, on a textured surface.
Two vintage mystery books: "The Hardy Boys: The House on the Cliff" and "Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old Clock."