January 02, 2013

Morris Library to hold album, book sale Jan. 18-19

by Christi Mathis

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Morris Library at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will have a two-day sale later this month that will feature about 10,0000 albums and an additional 1,500 books on a variety of subjects and interests.

The sale is from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 18, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Jan. 19 on the library’s second floor.  The sale is open to the public, and every single item in this massive and eclectic collection is available for $1, or a donation of your choice. 

There is a $5 admission charge for the sale on the first day, giving everyone the earliest access to the most highly sought albums and books.  Admission is free on the second day.

The Friends of Morris Library and the library are co-sponsoring the sale.  All funds raised will go toward the purchase of items for the various collections at Morris Library.