Back to Basics...uh...BOOKS!

The VHS tapes are gone, the money is deposited and we can declare our third summer mini-sale a success! What? You think you missed one? Well, first we did the Cats Pajamas sale. Next we did the National Geographic clear-out. Finally, we have just finished the VHS sale. This has been a busy summer for the Friends volunteers!

We are unlikely to be that busy in such a short time again any time soon. Two of the sales were driven by a need for space. The National Geographic clear-out opened up space in our storage shed where we keep books awaiting the Semi-Annual sales. The VHS sale opened up space in a different storage area where we pre-position the CD/DVD/Books on Tape for the Semi-Annual sale.

Since we won't be accepting either National Geographic or single VHS tapes anymore, we'll be able to accrue more of the stuff that you LOVE to purchase at our Semi-Annual Used Book Sale!

And speaking of that, it's on the calendar and we're counting down.

Friends Night is Thursday, September 25. Make sure your membership is current!

We open to the public Friday, September 26 at 10 a.m.

If you're one of Charly's faithful volunteers, you'll be hearing from her soon. If you'd like to be one, get in touch with her ASAP. We will train you so that the match between the needs of the organization and the desires of your heart will be a good one.

This week on Amazon are the books above. Go to our storefront to see more!

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VHS Sale Success!

We are mid-way through the VHS sale and have sold over 800 of the tapes! We began the day with slightly over 1200 tapes on Saturday the 9th. Hurry over today, Sunday, because Charly's skill with restocking at just the right moments ensures that everyone is able to find something to take home!

Thank you Friends for supporting us through donations and sales!

Mark your calendars now for the HUGE SEMI-ANNUAL Used Book sale. Last weekend in September. We'll kick off the event on Thursday evening, September 25, for Friends night -- members only!

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Apollo, What's Cookin'

Does anyone remember the excitement of watching men step on the moon for the first time? I was a child and remember going to a neighbor's house because they had a 'good' TV. I'm sure when my children see that footage now they have all kinds of questions about why the picture resolution was so poor. Technology has marched on! But even with the poor picture quality, the momentous occasion had us holding our breath, and then cheering! It began a life-long fascination with space for many children of the 60's. This book, Apollo, captures every bit of the excitement and drama that the missions to the moon encompassed. At $32 on the Amazon site, it is the perfect holiday gift for a space enthusiast.

Who doesn't need new cookie recipes? As the weather starts to cool and the kids head back to school, it will be time to combine the ingredients to find the perfect after-school snack. This King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion is just the thing to experiment with. It's $18 on the website.

And finally, the French Recipe cookbook gives one great ideas for fall dinners. Step by step instructions help the most hapless among us impress our friends and family. It's only $14.

Why do we put books on our Amazon site instead of saving them for the Semi-Annual Used Book Sale?

We select the books for Amazon based on criteria that include the following:

1. A book of high value in the re-sale market


2. A book that might not get the exposure in a Semi-Annual Used book sale that will allow it to be sold


3. A book that is so cool/unique/interesting/wow that we cannot imagine withholding it from the general public for sale. In other words, a niche book.

As an organization dedicated to raising funds to supplement our library and FCPL library programs, our fiduciary responsibility requires that as we identify donated books we must place them in the best 'market' for that book. For the loyal Friends who come to our on-site sales, don't worry! We save lots and lots of books for you. But the majority of you want to go home with numerous books for the $50 you spend at the book sale -- not just one really unique $50 book -- unless that unique one is JUST the one you've been looking for!

So, we encourage all of you to check our Amazon Reston Friends site regularly to see what's new. If you find something you want, and you are a current Friends member, we will meet you at the library to sell you the book, saving you the postage. Just e-mail us at RestonFriends@gmail.com

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