Mainly Books, located at 24 Main Street, Hilton, has a new window design and sandwich board thanks to a donation from SGM Signs, Garments & More. The new signs are only the beginning of things happening in the store and with the Friends of the Parma Public Library. The gem of a used bookstore has been visited by over 4,000 customers in the last year. Community donations and sales support a wide variety of programs offered by the Parma Public Library and other community events.
The store, open six days a week, has recently expanded evening hours to include Tuesday and Thursday until 7 p.m. Donations, including gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and puzzles are always welcome. Over 40 volunteers regularly man the store – sorting donations, working at sales, and offering other support to keep the store running smoothly.
A new feature is a Monthly Highlight of authors, books of special interest, and other offerings. The Highlight for July and August is a special Buy One, Get One Sale of over a dozen prolific authors. For both months shoppers can choose an author from the list and get another book by any one of the listed authors for free. Recognizing that children need to read, all children’s chapter books are included in the BOGO sale for both months. These sales are only possible thanks to generous donations made by the community. Keep an eye out for the fall Highlights.
Become a Friend of the Parma Public Library by filling out the form available at the store or at the library. Being a “Friend” entitles you to a free book card and a free book at the annual Spring and Fall Sale. “Friends” can volunteer in a variety of ways to support the library and store. Follow them on Facebook or the Parma Public Library website to keep up with all the latest sales and events.
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