Quality reads for a great price—that’s the driving idea behind “For the Love of Books” pop-up sale put on by Friends of the Bitterroot Public Library. The one-day event on Saturday, February 8, will have books across categories for adults, youth, and kids. The book sale kicks off the Friends’ 50th year of community volunteers supporting the Library, a milestone that will be marked by other events throughout the year.
Ahead of the sale, the Friends are fielding book donations from the community, an ongoing effort that gives people a worthy way to clear their own shelves while benefiting the library.
“This is a perfect time of year to clear out books you don’t want to keep and make room for new-to-you titles you’ll find at the sale,“ said Heather Perez, Friends Member-at-Large. “We love seeing whole families come in to look for their next favorite reads. It’s a fantastic way to support the library and cross paths with your neighbors.”
“For the Love of Books” will offer quality used books plus audiobooks and vintage collectible books for an affordable price. Adult categories include fiction, Montana and the West, nature/outdoors, biography, gardening, cooking, crafts/DIY, poetry, classic literature, and coffee table books. Young adult readers will find a good selection of fiction and nonfiction, and kids can browse board books and early reader titles.
Book donations are gratefully received on Wednesdays and Fridays during Library open hours. The blue donation bin where books can be placed is located in the alley east of the Library entrance on State Street.
“For the Love of Books” will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the downstairs Community Room of the Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State Street, Hamilton. All books are priced at $2/inch or $20 for a Friends 50th Anniversary canvas tote with as many books as will fit. All proceeds benefit the Library. For information about the sale, contact BitterrootLibraryFriends@gmail.com. Friends of the Bitterroot Public Library, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, is a group of community volunteers dedicated to supporting the Library’s mission. The Friends assist with a variety of adult and youth programs, put on book sales, maintain the popular Book Gazebo, and distribute free books in locations around the community. The Friends is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and accepts tax-deductible donations that benefit the Library. To learn more or become a volunteer, contact BitterrootLibraryFriends@gmail.com.