The 66th Elting Memorial Library Fair in New Paltz will take place this year on Saturday, October 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the huge book sale continuing Sunday, October 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entry to the fair is free, or shop for books as an early bird on Saturday at 8am for only $10 or on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for $5 (when most items will be half-price).
The fair will feature:
• Thousands of books in three dozen categories as well as LPs, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs
• Children’s books, toys, and activities
• Silent Auction and Raffle with over 100 prizes including a mid-week stay for two at Mohonk Mountain House
• Music all day with a great lineup of Eric Keeling, The New Paltz Resisterhood, David Rodriguez, Jeff Pfeffer, The Edukated Fleas, Leslie Abdallah, and Vickie Russell.
Donations of books in good condition may be brought to the bookshed in the library parking lot, at the corner of North Front and Church Streets, on Wednesdays (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.), Saturdays (9 a.m. - 11 a.m.), and Sundays (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.). Jewelry donations can be left at the circulation desk during open hours. Toy donations will be taken starting in September.