Last week’s book fair, held by Friends of Libraries Byron Shire (FOL), was a huge success say organisers, raising more than $23,000 for the Shire’s three local libraries.
FOL’s Beryl Main told The Echo, ‘A huge thanks to the shire community for their support in coming to the book fair and buying so many books. Around 4,000 books are back in the hands of dedicated readers’.
She said, ‘Many thanks also to the many local businesses who supported our raffle… I am overwhelmed by the support from local businesses who provide amazing prizes for our annual raffle’.
‘I particularly want to thank Byron Bay Surf Club for allowing us to hold the book fair in what must be the best location in Australia. And I thank Byron Self Storage for donating a storage shed for our use every year. I’d also like to thank the committed FOL volunteers who did fantastic work in transferring over six tonnes of books into the Surf Club, and then assist customers for the four-day sale’.
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