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Friends of the Library Book Sale – Book Sorting Starts 6/10/26

Uncategorized 06/01/2026 Leave a comment

Book sorting starts June 10th, all welcome! 

Want to get involved behind the scenes? Book sorting begins the second Wednesday of June (June 10th) and continues weekly through the fall in preparation for the October sale.

Sorting sessions run from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and are a fun, low-key way to connect with neighbors while supporting the library. No experience necessary — just a love of books and a willingness to pitch in!

If you’d like to join us, stop by during any Wednesday session or reach out to the Friends for more information.

Donating Books

We gratefully accept donations of gently used books, and there are a couple of easy ways to contribute:

Large Donations: Please bring large donations to the Coops, behind the Hungry Diner, during Wednesday sorting hours (9:30–10:30 a.m.). This helps us manage volume and keep things organized for the sale.

Everyday Donations: Smaller donations are accepted at the Walpole Recycling & Reuse Center during their open hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays

*Please ensure all donated items are in good, readable condition. We appreciate your thoughtfulness in helping books find new homes!*

 Annual Book Sale — October 24 & 25, 2026

Mark your calendars! Our Annual Book Sale returns the last full weekend of October-  Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October 25th.

This beloved community tradition is our biggest fundraiser of the year, featuring thousands of gently used books, all at remarkably low prices. Whether you’re looking for a great novel, a cookbook, a children’s classic, or a hidden gem, there’s something for every reader.

All proceeds directly support the Walpole Public Library and its programs. We hope to see you there!

Details on location, hours, and pricing will be posted as the date approaches.

Thank You from Friends of the Library

COMMUNITY NEWS 11/22/2024 Leave a comment

Another successful book sale put on by the Friends of the Library! This year we raised over six thousand dollars for the Walpole Library! Thank you to everyone who attended and/or volunteered.  It truly takes a village and we would like to take a moment to acknowledge those who made this year’s sale happen!

Gary Patch and crew from Cold River Materials, Mike Snide and Steve Corey from Pinnacleview, FM cross country team (Kate Northcott and Heidi Westover), EE Houghton LLC, Graves Trucking, Chris Miller and Sam Kong of Chamberlain Machine and Ted and Christine Benson and Andrew Darling of Bensonwood, Ben and Patty and Reuse Center staff, and all sorting volunteers, Walpole school (Principal Justin Cassarino and custodians Joey Hicks and Charles Burr).

On behalf of the Friend of the Library Board Members, thank you!

Eryn Finnell, Bevin Mitchel, Sallie Houstoun, Vanesa Neilsen, Gretchen Fowler, Christie Winmill, Robin Fernsell, Pam Baucom, Pamela Sponholz

From left to right: Tim Graves, Gary Patch, Bill Ahern, Louis Elliott, Donny Tucker, Andy Patnode, Steven Corey

Friends of the Library Book Sale this Weekend!

EVENTS 10/26/2024 Leave a comment

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE!

  • Saturday (10/26/24) Pre-Sale is 8 am -10 am with an entrance fee of $25, then general admission 10 am – 4 pm
  • Sunday (10/27/24) 9-12 Books will be 5 DOLLARS A BAG all Sunday morning! 

Funds raised go towards new books, the children’s program, museum passes and supplies much more! 

Bellows Falls Woman’s Club and the Women of Walpole will have tables with delicious baked goods and an exciting raffle!

Update: Friends of the Library Book Sale Donations

Uncategorized 10/17/2024 Leave a comment

The Friends of the Walpole Library will NO LONGER be accepting book donations for the fall book sale at the Chicken Coop (behind the Hungry Diner).

Thank you to everyone who donated books to the Friends of the Library Book Sale. This year’s sale dates are October 26th and 27th.