The Friends of Lancaster Public Library will host the 66th annual Big Book Sale on Monday to Wednesday, Aug. 23 to 25. The event will mark its second year in the former BonTon building at Park City Center, 600 Park City Center, Lancaster. Proceeds will directly benefit Lancaster Public Library and its patrons.

The book sale will be open on Aug. 23 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Aug. 24, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 25 will be a half-price sale. For the health and safety of customers and volunteers, face masks will be required at the book sale. Credit cards are welcome, parking is free, and Park City Center offers a variety of on-site eating options.

With more than 150,000 square feet, the venue allows customers to social distance while browsing more than 250,000 used books plus thousands of other items, including vinyl records, sheet music, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs. Individually priced books, including collectible and current fiction and nonfiction, will be for sale. This year, there is an expanded section of foreign language books, and there will be a table dedicated to puzzles and games.

After a record-breaking sale in 2020, Mary Armstrong has returned as chair of the book sale. She is seeking community volunteers to help with book sale setup and teardown.

For more information, visit http://www.lancasterpubliclibrary.org/volunteer.

The Friends of Lancaster Public Library raise nearly $200,000 annually by holding book sales, hosting fundraisers, and operating two bookstores that are open year-round. With the Friends' support, the library continues to provide services, resources, and materials to the Lancaster community. For more information, visit http://www.lancasterpubliclibrary.org/library-friends.