Chris Jackson/The Register-Herald Butch Freeman, right, and Pat Culicerto, work to sort used books for the Newspaper in Education Annual Book Sale last year. The book sale opens this year Nov. 9-11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and runs Sunday Nov. 12 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center.
The Register-Herald's Newspapers in Education program is asking for donations of used book for its 9th Annual Used Book Sale scheduled Nov. 9-12 at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center.
Event coordinator Carla Nelson said the sale is the perfect opportunity for parents to bring their children and help them start their own little library.
"Reading unlocks so many adventures for children and adults," Nelson said. "And we would like to continue to receive book donations to go towards bringing that joy to others."
She said an array of different book genres will be up for grabs during the book sale, including everything from thrillers and romance to children's, how-to's and beyond.
"There will be something for everyone to enjoy."
Ernie Horn, Register-Herald Director of Audience Development, called the book sale one of the largest events of the year.
"It helps serves thousands across the region with newspapers through the Newspaper in Education program," he said.
Nelson said those interested in donating their used books can do so at any of the following drop-off locations:
l The Register-Herald Lobby
l The Fayette Tribune Lobby
l Kroger in Beaver, Beckley Crossing and Oak Hill
l Marquee Cinemas
l IGA Cornerstone in Mullens and Daniels
l Goodson's in Oceana and in Pineville
l Grant's in Oak Hill
The event will take place Nov. 9, 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Nov. 12 from 1 to 6 p.m.
Nelson said all proceeds from the book sale will go toward Newspaper in Education, which provides newspapers for projects in classrooms throughout the region.
"This is a great time for families to come out and enjoy all the books we will have to offer," she said. "And it's all for a great cause."
