The nonprofit Friends of the Bellaire Library will host its biannual Fall Book Sale Oct. 7, giving attendees the chance to browse discounted titles while raising money for the Bellaire City Library.

The details

The event will take place within the bays at the Bellaire Fire Station:

• 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 7
• 5101 Jessamine St., Bellaire
• www.friendsofthebellairelibrary.org

Digging in

During the sale, hardback books are priced at $2, and paperback books are priced at $1.

One more thing

The book sales, held twice each year, serve as major fundraisers for Friends of the Bellaire Library, which supports the city's library through a variety of initiatives and volunteer work. The group uses funds raised to support the library's summer reading program.