The Friends of the Smithers Public Library’s annual Book Sale raised $7,600 on Friday and Saturday.
Old books from the library along with ones donated to the event are put on sale by donation.
“It’s become a popular event that people look forward to every fall,” said Chair Robi McKnight.
She added hundreds of people attended this year which was partly attributed to favourable weather.
“We know now of days, books are very expensive so they feel like they get a good deal but we get a good deal too because all of that money goes back into the library.”
McKnight said the funds are used to help purchase new books for the library and enhancing its programs.
One example was when the library was able to purchase laptops for people who take exams at the library.
Along with having a positive turn out, she said the final donation count was about $400 more than last year.
“Obviously, not all the books sell and for years, we have had a problem with disposing these books because there is no way to recycle books in B.C.,” said McKnight.
“The Men’s Shed is taking some of the leftover books, cutting off the outside covers, and recycling the pages.”
She added while it isn’t a perfect solution, it was better than having the entire book thrown out.
Next year, McKnight is hoping to have more tables at the event so more books can be on display.
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