Big library book sales in Charlotte and Gastonia

Starting next week, book lovers can find great deals as Friends of the Library groups in both Charlotte and Gastonia launch annual used book sales.

These fundraisers for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Gaston County public libraries feature thousands of bargain-priced books, CDs, DVDs and other media.

The Gaston sale is Wednesday, April 25, through Saturday, April 28. It's 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. each day, except for Thursday, April 26, when it's open until 9 p.m. It's at the Gaston County Public Library, 1555 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia. Find out more here.

The first full day of the Charlotte sale is 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, April 27. It's open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 28; 1-5 p.m. Sunday, April 29; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 30 through May 4; and 9 a.m.-noon May 5.
You can get first dibs on books 6-9 p.m. Thursday, April 26, if you're a Friends of the Library member or if you donate $25.
Location: CBRE SouthPark Towers, 6100 Fairview Road, Suite 100.
Find out more here.