Life In Just One Click: Friends Spring Book Sale

Twice a year they come in flocks, eager to find . . . the next adventure, the next eye opener, the next trip into a world of words. If you are a reader, then the Friends of the Cerritos Library's biannual book sale is truly the place for you.

From April 1 to April 3, the Friends of the Library held their Spring Book Sale in the Skyline Room of the . Books and VHS movies, either donated by community members or withdrawn from the library collection, were sold at bargain prices, ranging from $0.25 to $2.00 with their special "$2 a bag sale" on the last day.

"I came because I really wanted to have some books," said student Havni Rami, who made sure to remind her mom, Kiran, about the Spring sale.

"Twice already she reminded me that we had to come here, she started talking about it yesterday," Kiran said, shaking her head with a smile.

The popular bargain book sale is held in the Spring and Fall, and profits from both sales go toward the many programs, projects and events at the Library.

"We make about $6,000 total with both sales," said Friends' President Janice Dawson. "So you can imagine that's a lot of books we're selling!"

Aside from the biannual book sale, the volunteer group also sells donated literary items through their store located on the first floor of the library.

The Friends prides itself on hosting a variety of programs that offer unique fun to participants while also celebrating the magic and power of reading, especially for children.

Some of the programs hosted by the Friends include the , the Annual Art & Writing Contest for Children, Romance Tea, Scholastic Book Fair, and the Summer Reading Program. 

"Reading opens up the world to them (children)," said Dawson, who spent 31 years as a teacher in Huntington Park. "Children who can read feel like they can do anything. They just pick up a good book and instantly they can transport themselves."

For more information on becoming a member of the Friends or attending one of their future events, visit the library's website.