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Books, books and more: Sale to draw readers

An estimated 175,000 items will be offered to the public at the semi-annual Cobb County Friends of the Library Book Sale this weekend, Oct. 12-14, at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta.

The semi-annual Cobb County Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held Oct. 12-14 at Jim R. Miller Park.

There will be an estimated 175,00 items for sale, including books both hardbound and paperback for children, young adults and adults; audio-visuals including books on tape and compact disc, videocassettes, compact discs, and records; magazines and some comic books.

All proceeds are used to purchase new books and other library materials.

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Only cash and checks will be accepted at the book sale. The sale will be held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12 and 13, and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 14. Jim R. Miller Park is located at 2245 Callaway Road in Marietta.

The Friends of Cobb Public Library hosts two large semi-annual book sales, several special book sales throughout the year and hold an ongoing sale at most library locations.

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For more information about the Friends of the Library, visit cobbcat.org/friends.html or call Patty Latch at 770-528-2345.

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