BARGAIN-hunters and book-lovers can add to their bookshelves this weekend at the Libraries ACT book sale. 

More than 6000 works of fiction, non-fiction, picture books and magazines will be available at Tuggeranong Library on Saturday, November 26.

Libraries ACT Director Vanessa Little says: “They have been withdrawn as part of maintaining a current, vibrant and attractive collection at all of Libraries ACT’s nine branches.

“With approximately 60,000 new items added to the collection each year, Saturday will be the first time Libraries ACT has offered material in this way.

“In the past, we have donated items to aged care homes, child and family centres and charities. This will continue, however, as these groups have specific needs, there is surplus material.”

Funds raised from Saturday’s book sale will support literacy in Canberra through targeted Libraries ACT programs.

Little says: “These include programs for all ages and include resources for parents to help children to read, digital training to help people keep connected with today’s technology as well as the regular free activities that Libraries ACT offer throughout the year at all of its branches.

“Items for sale are in good condition with something for all ages. Prices will vary with a variety of magazines for sale for 20 cents, picture books and junior fiction at $1.00, fiction and large print $2.00 and $3.00 for non- fiction books.

“There will also be special collection items including book sets and selected local history books for sale.”

Libraries ACT book sale, Saturday, November 26, 10am-2pm. At Tuggeranong library on Cowlishaw Street. Information via library.act.gov.au