by Diana Bulls

The First United Methodist Church of Reedley will be holding their 13th annual book sale February 23-March 2 in the church social hall.

If you are an avid reader or just enjoy a good book occasionally, this is the place for you. There are literally hundreds and hundreds of books available in every imaginable category. All books are priced from 25 cents to $5.00, and a “Bargain Room” offers some great deals at 25 cents a book or $3/bag.

A special book section features classic adventure books, mysteries, westerns and heart-warming fiction from the 1930s-1940s, mostly priced at 50¢ a copy. Pick up one of these ‘oldies but goodies’ and enjoy a rousing good story (with no swear words or heaving bosoms). There is also a great selection of jigsaw puzzles and an original art (oil paintings) section. You might say we have everything, but the kitchen sink–however we do have book on how to fix the sink!

The First United Methodist Church is located on the corner of Eleventh & E streets, across from the Post Office. Handicapped entrance is from the parking lot off the alley. Book sale hours are Saturday, February 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, February 25-28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday, March 1 from 5 to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, March 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m..

If you have books you would like to donate, just bring them to the sale and we will be happy to accept them.

Diana Bulls is an ongoing contributor to our
Hometown History section, having collected vintage kitchen utensils for over 40 years; she is also actively involved with the Reedley Historical Society.