March 14, 2023 3:50 a.m.  

The Friends of the Roseburg Public Library’s Spring Book Sale is being called a success, thanks to the efforts of book buyers and volunteers.

A City of Roseburg release said the recent event raised $2,944 – including donations – for the library on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard. Volunteers worked more than 125 hours to prepare and run the sale.

Vice president of the non-profit Marcy Tassano said, “The Friends of the Roseburg Public Library wish to thank all the people who purchased books at our Spring Book Sale”. Tassano said, “We found homes for over 240 boxes of books and raised close to $3,000 for our wonderful library”.

The release said proceeds benefit the library’s collections, programs, projects, special events, equipment and supplies. The Friends recently bought the library a printer/copier for the public and sponsored the Winter Reading Program and grab-and-go craft kits.

Some of those who visited the sale also donated to the library’s Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program. That is a book gifting program that mails a high-quality book each month to children from birth to age five. Parents can register their children online at: www.cityofroseburg.org/departments/library.

The Summer Book Sale will be held in early June. The Friends accept donations at the library’s front desk during operating hours. Call the library at 492-7050 for more information.