Thousands of books, CDs, DVDs,
magazines and journals will be on sale at bargain prices
when the annual summer sale starts at the Central
Library on Tuesday 8 December.
The sale helps
Wellington’s libraries clear space for newer books and
other items – so there is always a huge variety of
material on offer – and it’s all in good
condition.
Every year thousands of avid readers and music
lovers gather for the sale. If you can’t make it at
opening time on 8 December then don’t despair – because
stock is replenished at regular intervals during the sale
ensuring there are always fresh bargains to be
found.
And they really are bargains – prices start
from 50 cents for magazines, with most other items between
$1 and $6 and some marked prices.
The sale starts at the
Central Library, 65 Victoria Street, on Tuesday 8 December,
9.30am, and ends Monday 21
December.
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