12-month-old Jordan Sholes, here with his parents, Greg and Kayla Sholes, of Dalton, is starting his book collection early.
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Dalton Community Library holds semiannual Book and Bake Sale
Kayla Sholes with 12-month-old Jordan Sholes, and Ally Monahan with 6-month-old Claire Monahan, all of Dalton.
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Multiple generations of local families attend the book sale. From left, Carla Menago, Michael, Eloise, and Katie Flanigan.
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Members of the Dalton Community Library Board, including President Gerry Wren and board member Dr. Susan Rink, were on hand to help out with the event.
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Founded in 1948 by the Dalton Women’s Club, the Dalton Community Library holds a semiannual Book and Bake Sale during the third week of April and October.
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DALTON — Book lovers of all ages had the opportunity to purchase their favorite titles at Dalton Community Library’s Book and Bake Sale on Saturday, April 18. Families could be seen exiting the library with armloads of books, music media, magazines, and more, ensuring a spring and summer filled with reading fun.
The semiannual event, which is held every April and October on the third Saturday of the month, offered a selection of genres at reduced prices. By 1 p.m., Library Director Shu Qiu said they had already seen at least 100 customers.
Visitors were also able to purchase sweet treats to enjoy, including baked goods from Beta Bread Bakery in Clarks Summit and pizza from McGrath’s Pub & Eatery, located across the street from the library.
Qiu said the sale has become more of a program than an event, with library supporters marking the date as a day to spend time with one another and catch up on community news as they peruse items for sale on the library’s lower floor. She added that patrons and board members, including Dalton Community Library Board President Gerry Wren and board member Dr. Susan Rink, pitch in to help make the event a success.
This year’s book and bake sale also happened to coincide with the start of National Library Week, which annually observes the significant role of libraries in the communities they serve. This year’s National Library Week ran from April 19 through 25, with the theme “Find Your Joy.”
The Dalton Community Library, 113 E. Main St., Dalton, is part of the Lackawanna County Library System. For information, visit lclshome.org.
