Rotary Club of Laurieton’s Winter Book Sale returns

THE Rotary Club of Laurieton is set to once again transform the Laurieton United Services Club into a book lover’s paradise as it hosts its Winter Book Sale from Saturday 5 July to Sunday 13 July.

Running daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm, with an earlier finish of 3:00pm on the final day, the much-loved sale will offer thousands of pre-loved treasures at bargain prices.

Entry is free and the event promises to be a family friendly outing with something for everyone.

Held twice a year, the book sale is the Rotary Club’s primary fundraising initiative.

Since it began in 2003, the event has raised over $200,000, all of which has been given back to support local community groups and Rotary projects.

“Our Rotary members are excited to offer nearly 10,000 items including books, games, puzzles, records, DVDs and toys,” said sale coordinator Caroline Hall.

“Most adult books are $3.00 and children’s books are 50 cents each.”

Thanks to the generosity of the local community, the sale includes a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction titles, children’s books suitable for preschoolers through to tweens, as well as DVDs, records, puzzles and games.

Stock is updated daily, making it worth more than one visit.

Club President Graham Blackett highlighted the impact of the sale’s proceeds.

“The Rotary club has used the proceeds of the sales to provide help in times of drought, flood and fires and also supports our schools, senior groups, the homeless and the surf lifesaving organisation.

“The club has supported the end polio campaign as well as disaster relief in the South Pacific.

“None of these things would have been possible without the support of the Camden Haven community for the book sale,” he said.

The book sale has been the cornerstone of the club’s fundraising for many years, started by past president Gordon Gray more than 20 years ago.

The Rotary Club of Laurieton also expressed their gratitude to Pycon Homes for a Pycon Community Grant, which has helped cover some of the costs of staging the event.

By Luke HADFIELD