Calling all bookworms to the book fair
June 11, 2008
St. Charles
Get ready to read the summer away. The St. Charles City-County Library will hold their annual book fair this weekend, June 13 through June 15 at the St. Charles Convention Center.
Over 250,000 items will be for sale, sorted into categories such as mystery, cookbooks, fiction etc.
Most items are offered at the following prices:
Paperback books are 50 cents; oversize paperbacks are $1.00; hardback books are $2.00; magazines are 10 cents; and children and teen books are 25 cents each.
Friday is the day to go for the best selection; however, there is a $5.00 admission fee (or get in with a Friend of the Library membership paid by June 11). Children under 12 are admitted free. Hours on Friday are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
On Saturday, admission is free. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fill a (standard size grocery) bag for $5.00 on Sunday and enjoy free admission. Hours on Sunday are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Directions to the St. Charles Convention Center: Exit I-70 at 5th Street and go south. Turn right on Veterans Memorial Parkway. The Convention Center is located on the left, just past Cracker Barrel.
For more information, to volunteer for or donate books to the book fair, call 636-441-2300.
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