Dear Editor,
While we do not have the final figures yet we are declaring the 2015 book sale a big success.
On behalf of Friends of the Bowen Island Library I would like to extend our deep appreciation to the many Bowen Islanders who volunteered their time and energy for the sale but also to the volunteers who worked so diligently sorting and boxing books over the months prior to the sale.
To all those who helped move the 400 boxes of books, set up in the gym on Friday and then during the sale Saturday, Sunday and Monday a huge THANK YOU!
Our very deep appreciation to Farron who helped load up the boxes on Friday and then turned up on Monday to load up the leftovers. Whatever would we have done with out his help and expertise in loading trucks. To the Building Centre a big thank you for loaning us the truck.
And then to all the avid readers who turned out to purchase books and in doing so support the library, many thanks for making this a successful sale. We also want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the generosity of Glen Cormier of the Bowen Island Pub who provided space for us to store the sorted books until sale time.
All funds raised by the Friends support our local library and the programs they provide.
So that’s it until October when we start the whole process again.
We are unable to accept any book donations until October.
Greta Smith
Chair, F.O.B.I.L.S.
