The Beaufort County Library held its 40th annual Book Sale Friday through Sunday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Here patrons search through some of the 20,000 books available. Last year, according to Deb Chevas, a volunteer with the Friends of Beaufort County Library, only $15,000 was raised due to Covid and very bad weather. This year, she said, with the help of 150 volunteers they expect to make more due to some “very generous buyers.” Photos by Bob Sofaly/The Island News

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Michelle Latimore, left, helps her two children Cornelious, 6, and Amaya, 8, sort through some of the 20,000 books available for purchase during the 40th annual Friends of Beaufort County Library Book Sale on Saturday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Bad weather took a toll on last year’s sale but Saturday’s weather was picture perfect. Volunteer Deb Chevas said thanks to “some very generous buyers” and the help of 150 volunteers, they should surpass that number. Chevas said that 100% of the money raised goes back into the library system, including its many branches and both bookmobiles.

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