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The Washington County Fair is more than animals and carnival rides. For the third year, the Friends of the Hillsboro Library is hosting a 1000 square-foot book sale inside Wingspan Event Center during the Washington County Fair, July 21-30.

The Friends Book Sales are legendary, with a large following, but many Fairgoers are surprised to see a full-scale book store in the Event Center.

"The Friends at the Fair Book Sale made over $20,000 during the Washington County Fair last year, and we are hoping to raise even more money for the Hillsboro Public Library this year," said Barbara Wright, Friends of the Hillsboro Library Executive Director.

"My favorite part, after helping fund the Library projects we support, is meeting a very diverse set of shoppers, talking to them about our amazing library, and hopefully enticing them to come visit us — we are just right around the corner," Barbara said. 

Volunteers! 

A contributing factor to the success of the book sale is the volunteers.  "We couldn't do this event if it weren't for the volunteers," said Marcia Hale, Library Volunteer Engagement Coordinator. We especially welcome volunteers who can help with the somewhat heavy lifting of booth set-up. The Friends have a very short time to transform the space into their wonderland of discount books, so if you like being kept busy when you volunteer, this project should satisfy you!"

Marcia added, "In 2022, 44 volunteers assisted with set-up, sales, and packing everything up at the end. We're hoping to meet or exceed that number this year." 

Join us and volunteer

Set-up:

• Volunteers are needed for set-up on July 19, 20, and 21.
• Set-up volunteers should be able to lift up to 30 pounds, bend, reach, stretch, twist, grasp, stand, kneel, and follow directions.
• Set-up shifts are open to anyone age 15 and over who can stay focused on the task, move book boxes, unload books and other media, and then alphabetize and shelve books as directed.

Sales associates:

• Sales shifts begin the evening of the July 21 and run through July 30.
• Volunteers should have excellent customer service skills, be interested in books, and enjoy meeting and talking with people of all ages. 
• Sales Associates should be at least 18 years old with prior retail experience helpful.

Link to sign up 

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