As temperatures drop and days get shorter, it's the perfect time to stay inside, curled up with a good book. And a perfect place to find your next read is the annual Kreutz Creek Library book sale.

The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, in the garage bays of the Hellam Township public works department, 45 Walnut Springs Road, York.

Books in all genres and for people of all ages will be featured, said Brent Peterman, Friends of Kreutz Creek Library president.

"We divide adult fiction into format types like hardcover, trade (high-quality softcover), paperback and large print," he shared. "We divide out large sections of romance fiction, inspirational fiction (Amish, Christian) and sci-fi and fantasy. For the kids, we divide books into categories like board books, storybooks, junior chapter books and young adult novels."

Nonfiction books are separated into more than 10 categories to allow shoppers to browse their areas of interest. Some of the topics include arts, history and politics, nature, hobbies and sports.

"This year we have an especially large biography/memoirs selection," Peterman noted. "We will have a large selection of cookbooks that range from international cuisine to old-time community recipe collections."

The sale will also feature items beyond books.

"We have a great selection of puzzles for this sale," Peterman said. "We sort them by piece count so that whether you prefer 100 pieces or 1,000 pieces, shoppers can find some new challenges."

A wide selection of movies on DVD and music on CD will be featured, and a baked goods table will be full of cookies, brownies, loaves and other tasty treats.

"Lots of shoppers buy treats before they leave to take home for the entire family - and snack on the drive," Peterman said.

On Saturday from noon to 3 p.m., shoppers will be able to fill a bag of items for one low price. Customers are encouraged to bring their own bags, but bags will be provided if needed. Saturday afternoon will also feature special pricing on puzzles and discounts on baked goods.

"We have many book shoppers that come on Friday for the largest selection and then return Saturday afternoon for the deals," Peterman commented.

All proceeds from the sale go to support the operation of Kreutz Creek Library. The Friends group funds more than 20% of the community library's operating budget through its fundraisers and donations, he said. The group also supports programs and resource purchases above and beyond the operating budget. 

"The Friends of Kreutz Creek Library sale is a huge, well-organized event with books displayed on 75 tables," Peterman said. "We will start Friday morning with over 22,000 books. Volunteers will keep organizing the tables throughout the sale Friday and Saturday, and we will have plenty of books available for the ... bag discount Saturday afternoon."

The sale will be held across Walnut Springs Road from the library. Parking will be available in a large lot. The Friends group is always seeking volunteering to help with its fundraisers, sorting books and more. For more information, email friends.kcl@gmail.com.