BookFest grows at Butler Farm Show to benefit libraries
Three Butler County libraries will host the largest used book sale in the area with over 100,000 books and DVDs on display at the Exhibit Halls of Butler Farm Show, 625 Evans City Road, Connoquenessing Township.
BookFest sale days will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 28 through May 1. The final sale day will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 2.
More than 100 tables will be filled with all types of books — romance, mystery, children's, history, crafts, art, education, science, self help, faith, westerns, science fiction and more in hardcover and paperback. Proceeds of this sale benefit the Prospect, Slippery Rock and South Butler Community libraries.
The libraries are hosting two special events. From 2 to 7 p.m. April 28, the Butler County Week of the Young Child Celebration will allow grade school children to receive a free book, participate in story times, yoga, music programs, crafts and games by early childhood vendors, and visit the pretend play area.
From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 29, the Local Author Showcase is offering a chance to browse the tables of many authors from our community. For more information, call 724-352-4810 or email director@southbutlerlibrary.org.
