Friends of Eagle Public Library raise $3,281.88 at Harvest Festival book sale

Representatives of the Friends of the Eagle Public Library reported to the board on Oct. 15 that their Harvest Festival book sale generated $3,281.88 in donations and moved most of the donated stock.

A Friends representative said volunteers and community members processed thousands of donated items ahead of the sale. The group’s count — which the speaker described as approximate — included about 6,485 books in inventory before the sale, more than 600 DVDs, more than 500 CDs and 235 puzzles. The Friends representative said volunteers sold roughly 80% of the books and donated the remainder.

“We sold 80% of our books and the rest of it went to, we donated,” the Friends representative said. The group reported total proceeds of $3,281.88 and emphasized that all labor was volunteer, so the revenue is net of overhead.

Friends leaders also described upcoming fundraising activities. Beginning Nov. 1, a giving tree program at the Luxe Movie Theater will run through December; tags on the tree will list suggested donation amounts and a portion of ticket sales for a Nov. 15 community showing will benefit the foundation and participating nonprofits. The Friends speaker said the planned movie showing will be presented in multiple screens at the Luxe theater, with limited seats and a $5 share per $8 ticket going to the foundation.

Volunteers and board members encouraged trustees to consider signing up to help with future sales; the Friends representative said volunteers receive a complimentary bag of books as a thank-you.

No formal board action was required or taken on the Friends report.