Blog – Friends of the Olympia Library

It takes a lot of volunteers — preferably with strong backs — to get ready for a Friends of the Olympia Library giant book sale. Here are some photos from Pat Harper, our past president and publicity guru, from a recent sale.

Volunteer coordinator Becky Walker organized the volunteer troops -- and the DIY section. (Pat Harper photo) — Volunteer coordinator Becky Walker organized the volunteer troops — and the DIY section. (Pat Harper photo)

Lug, stack, repeat. That's the book sale volunteer mantra. (Pat Harper photo) — Lug, stack, repeat. That’s the book sale volunteer mantra. (Pat Harper photo)

That's Membership Coordinator Jessica Galuska hard at work organizing books in the "Northwest" section of the sale. (Pat Harper photo) — That’s Membership Coordinator Jessica Galuska hard at work organizing books in the “Northwest” section of the sale. (Pat Harper photo)

When we run out of room on the tables, we start stashing books on the floor underneath. (Pat Harper photo)

Want to help the Friends? Sign up to volunteer — there are lots of opportunities, and we promise they don’t all involve toting boxes of books.

While you’re at it, become a member. It only costs a few dollars to support a great cause.