Friends of the Library Book Discussion Friends of the Library hold a book discussion group the last Wednesday of the Month at the Madelyn Helling Library. June's book is "Shadow Tag" by Louise Erdrich, to be discussed June 26th. Meetings are held in the Gene Albaugh Community Room from 10:30 until noon, and are open to the public. For more information, contact Donna at 273-5854.
Friends of the Nevada County Libraries Monthly Book SalesSales are held the first Saturday of every month at the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research, 211 N. Pine Street in Nevada City. Hours are 9 am to 3 pm. Check the monthly events calendar for the current highlighted subject for the month. Thousands of paperback and hardback books– fiction, non-fiction, children’s, and collectible books- will be available for 25¢ to $3.00. Your gently used books can be donated at any Nevada County library branch or outside Raley's grocery in Grass Valley. This is a great way to support your local libraries. Proceeds go toward library materials, programs and equipment. You can also get really great deals on like-new books. For additional information, phone (530) 265-1407 or friends@ncfol.org.
Silent Auctions of Rare and Unique books Come see the rare and unique books Friends of the Nevada County Libraries are offering through their Silent Auctions at the Madelyn Helling Library. You do not need to be present to win-you will be contacted the following day.
Current auction: "Pay Dirt! San Francisco: The Romance of a Great City"- a spiral bound photo book depicting San Fracisco from the Gold Rush through 1949. Bidding starts at $5, and runs through June 27th.