Holiday Book Sale at Laramie Library Supports Rural Literacy and Health
The Friends of the Albany County Public Library are holding their Holiday Book Sale at 310 S. 8th St. in Laramie through Tuesday, December 9. Proceeds support library collections and outreach programs, including the bookmobile that serves Centennial and Rock River, a resource that helps address literacy gaps and social needs in rural communities.
The Friends of the Albany County Public Library are holding their Holiday Book Sale at the library on South Eighth Street, with the event running through Tuesday, December 9. Friends only shopping took place on Saturday morning, and the sale is open to the public now, with daily hours from 10 00 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. This weekend and early week event offers reduced prices and special sales intended to increase access to books across Albany County.
On Saturday the Friends only session ran from 10 00 a.m. to 2 00 p.m., and the public began shopping at 2 00 p.m. and continued until 5 30 p.m. The sale continues Sunday through Tuesday with regular hours. Monday is half price day, and Tuesday is Bag Day. Shoppers are asked to bring a reusable bag, with one bag priced at seven dollars and purchases of two or more bags offered at a discount. You may join Friends at the door if you wish to access the early session.
Beyond bargain hunting, this sale plays a role in local public health and equity. Proceeds support the library collections and outreach programs, including the bookmobile that serves Centennial and Rock River. For rural residents who face transportation barriers and limited retail and library options, mobile library visits provide books, educational materials, and connections to services that bolster early childhood development, adult literacy, and health literacy. Access to reading material supports mental wellbeing and learning, and it can reduce isolation for older adults and families in smaller communities.
Local libraries operate as part of the social safety net, filling gaps that health and social services alone cannot always reach. Funds raised by community efforts like this sale sustain programming, expand collections, and underwrite outreach that promotes equitable access to information across Albany County. The Holiday Book Sale offers residents an affordable way to build home libraries while directly supporting services that strengthen rural communities through literacy and connection.
