The 23rd Annual Used Book Sale in February was once again a fantastic success. We sincerely thank all of those patrons and friends who donated books, volunteered their time to implement the sale, or just stopped by to buy books by the bagful!
This year's money was used to purchase new chairs for the children's department.
The annual sale is sponsored by the Beecher Community Library Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit. Click play to start the slideshow of the Book Sale.
From the Beecher Herald, Thursday, March 7, 2013, by Shirley Biery:
It was another successful Used Book Sale - thanks to everyone who helped and all those who came and purchased books.
First of all, we want to acknowledge the wonderful helpers, because a project of this size couldn't have been possible without the help of many.
Those who moved all the books across the street to the Community Hall were Bud Aanerud, Matt Harris, Jim Kreske, Ken Long, Jerry Meyeer, STeve Squier, Greg Szymanski, and Rich Tiemen; also high school students , Jacob Darabaris, Erin Feret, James Knuth, Lindsey Pape, and Zack Wehling.
There were many who helped organized the boxes of books once they arrived at the Community Hall and who worked during the two-day sale. They includeded Joyce Beedie, Shirley Biery, Janice Braun, Kathy Czarnecki, Dawn Gess, Jill Grosso, Carol Harris, Marilyn Hoffmeyer, Marge Kregal, Ken Long, Ginny Peterson, Jade Newton, Celia Powers, Marilyn Rossler, Beverly Schoenwalk, Joe Skold, Vicki Squier, Jean Smith, and Michelle Stamper. Disassembling were Noel Biery, Shirley Biery, Jennifer Bunte, Kathy Czarnecki, Jill Grosso, Marilyn Hoffmeyer, Carol Harris, Matt Harirs, and Jean Smith. Hand carst were brought by Bud Aanerud, Elmer Becker, Brad Coats, Jerry Meyer, and Michael Powers.
Thanks to the Beecher Fireman, First National Bank of Grant Park, and the Chamber of Commerce for posting information on their signs.
Thanks also to Washington Township officialsand Sherri Karstensen for the use of the Community Hall. It is the perfect place to hold a used book sale.
And finally, we sincerely thank all of our patrons and friends who donated books during the past year and our loyal shoppers, many of whom return year after year.
The sale was sponsored by the Beecher Community Library Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. The proceeds from the sale were designated for new charis for the children's section in the library. They have been ordered and should be in place in the near future.