The Friends of the Houston Public Library invites the community to its 33rd Annual Bargain Book Sale, Houston’s largest community book sale, scheduled for May 13-15 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. More than 80,000 books will be available to the public at bargain prices, with proceeds benefiting the Houston Public Library.

A preview sale for members of the Friends of the Houston Public Library will be held on Friday, May 13 from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Non-members may also purchase a tax-deductible membership at the door starting at $20.

Admission is free and open to the public Saturday, May, 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday (Bag Day), May 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Bag Day, now a tradition at the book sale, allows customers to fill a bag with books for just $10 (bags will be provided).

From paperbacks to collector’s finds, the Annual Bargain Book Sale has something for everyone.  Children’s books, cookbooks, gardening books, books on history, art and science are but a few of the offerings. This sale also features a selection of adult and children’s books in foreign languages, African-American studies, graphic novels, reference books including encyclopedias and much more.

Regular adult books are priced at $2 for hardcover editions and $1 for paperbacks. Better and Best books are individually priced. Children’s books are marked for sale from $1 to $2. In response to customer requests, a new Easy category for picture books has been added to the children’s section. All Easy books, including award books and recent publications, will be priced at $1. MasterCard and Visa will be accepted for purchases.

For more information visit www.friendsofhpl.org or call 832-393-1387.