In a nutshell
The community is invited to browse and buy during the sale, and there is no admission fee, said Dona Dye, outreach coordinator for Friends of the Bastrop Library.
"All proceeds will go toward the library's special programming," Dye said. "The plant sales from the Lost Pines Garden Club will help support the library programs, along with their birdhouse project in Fisherman's Park next door to the library."
The details
Books will be available both Friday and Saturday; however, the plant sale will only happen on Saturday, Dye said.
Book sale:
- May 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- May 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- May 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
A wide range of books will be available, with prices starting at 25 cents, and children can receive a coupon for one free book each throughout the book sale.
Those looking to find a few new plants can choose from more than 60 varieties, including Texas-native perennials, bulbs, succulents, roses, vines and vegetables, during the plant sale on Saturday.
A complete list of plants to choose from during the sale can be found on the garden club's website.
What they offer
Bastrop Public Library offers a variety of programming throughout the year for adults, teens and children, according to the library's website.
Some of the programs include:
- Family-friendly events
- Summer Reading Program
- Teen Thursdays
- Preschool Story Time
- Arts and crafts
- Financial courses
- Adult literacy assistance
- Local author Q&As
Those unable to make it to the annual sales can purchase books from the year-round Book Nook at the library, which also funds its programming.
The Book Nook has more than 1,000 books ranging from bestsellers to literature, children’s books, cookbooks and more, according to the website.
