Friends Of The Houston Public Library Seventh Annual Children’s Book Sal September 6, 2007

The Friends of the Houston Public Library and HISD are partnering to promote Houston children’s back-to-school reading initiatives through the Seventh Annual Children’s Book Sale. The sale will be held Friday, September 7th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, September 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, September 9th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at HISD’s Doris Miller Center, 5216 Feagan Street, 77007 (near Memorial Drive and Shepherd).

The sale will feature more than 11,000 books for ages two to 18, most priced from $1 to $2. Children’s book categories include fiction and nonfiction books, audio and visual items, reference materials, encyclopedia sets, books in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and resources for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers. Educators need to take their tax-exempt ID. All proceeds from the Children’s Book Sale support the Houston Public Library and provide funding for library programs, materials and scholarships.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.friendsofhpl.org or call the Friends of the Houston Public Library at (832) 393-1387.

Official Website: http://www.friendsofhpl.org/