Fall Events with the Friends

Meet Susan Orlean: 7 pm Tuesday, October 15

Journalist, bestselling author, and Shaker Heights High School graduate Susan Orlean will give a talk on her latest, "The Library Book," at 7 pm Tuesday, October 15 at Shaker Middle School, located at 20600 Shaker Boulevard. Following her talk, books will be available for sale and signing.

(Photo by Noah Fecks)

Reserve your place.

Friends Fall Book Sale:

Wednesday, October 16 through Sunday, October 20

at the Main Library

The Fall Book Sale features an exceptional collection of books for all ages --many donated by our well-read Shaker community--and a great selection of CDs and DVDs. PLUS: Browse from a small collection of framed art donated by a collector.

Friends' Preview Sale

4-8 pm Wednesday, October 16

Friends’ members get first dibs on bargains in books. Nonmembers can join at the door for $20.

Public Sale

9:30 am - 8 pm Thursday, October 17

9:30 am - 4:30 pm Friday, October 18

9:30 am - 4:30 pm Saturday, October 19

Bag Sale

1:30-3:30 pm Sunday, October 20

All bags of books cost $8 and items in the "Specials Room" are half price.

Helpful Hands Are Still Needed to Staff the Fall Book Sale

More helpful hands are needed to staff the Book Sale at the times listed below.

Thursday, October 17

9 am-noon, noon-3 pm, 3-5:30 pm, and 5:30-8:30 pm

Friday, October 18

9 am-noon, noon-3 pm, 3-5 pm

Saturday, October 19

9 am-noon, noon-3 pm, and 3-5 pm

As thanks from the Friends, volunteers can choose 6 free books for each time slot they work. The best way to volunteer is to email your preferences to Pat Neville at pneville080@gmail.com

Why volunteer? You get to . . .

Meet other book lovers
Make new friends
Help the Friends support the Library
Engage with book buyers
Buy great books
Engage with your community
Know you have made a difference

And the best reason of all: It's fun!

Book Sale Co-chairs

Pat Neville and Connie Naugle

Friends of the Shaker Library

16500 Van Aken Boulevard

Shaker Heights, OH 44120