Book Sale This Wednesday through Saturday

Book SaleThe book sale begins on Wednesday, September 17 and continues through Saturday, September 20 at 4 pm. Visit the library lower level to browse through a large selection of books, audiobooks, music CDs and DVDs for all ages. Cash, check or credit card accepted.

BOOK SALE  HOURS

Wednesday, September 17 - 11 am to 8 pm (begins after children's storytimes)
Thursday, September 18   -- 10 am to 8 pm
Friday, September 19        -- 10 am to 6 pm
Saturday, September 20   --   9 am to 4 pm (Holly Festival Day!)

BOOK SALE PRICES
Adult Hardcover ..........  $ 2.00
Adult Softcover ...........  $ 1.00
Children's hardcover ... $ 1.00
Children's paperback    $   .50
DVDs ...........................$ 1.00 
Music CDs ...................$ 1.00 
Books on CD ...............$ 1.00 
Puzzles .................Priced as marked
Miscellaneous ......Priced as marked

 

 

 

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Online Auction October 17 - 26

Online AuctionBidding for the Annual Amelia Givin Library Online Auction opens on Friday, October 17 and runs through Sunday, October 26. Items up for bid include gift cards, handcrafted items, event tickets, gift baskets, sports memorabilia and more. Register to bid at ameliasauction.org

2025 Amelia Givin Library Online Auction Dates

Bidding opens on Friday, October 17 at 6:00 am
Bidding closes on Sunday, October 26 at 9:00 pm

ameliasauction.org

All profits benefit the Amelia Givin Library, so please bid often!

Items up for auction will include:

  • Handcrafted Items
  • Gift Cards to local stores, restaurants and businesses
  • Certificates for Services (labor, consultations, instruction, etc.)
  • Gift Baskets
  • Event Tickets
  • Vacation Rentals
  • Culinary Delights
  • Sports Memorabilia
  • Much More!

​​​​​​​BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS:

  • All bidders must create an account with 32auctions to bid on items listed.
  • “Minimum Bids” exist where applicable. Bids below the minimum will not be accepted.
  • You can bid using an exact bid or a proxy bid. AN EXACT BID is the amount you want the item's current selling price to immediately jump to. Your bid amount will not change as additional bids from other people are entered on the item. A PROXY BID allows you to enter the maximum amount you're willing to spend with the goal of winning the item at the lowest possible price. The system will bid for you, up to your maximum proxy bid amount, as additional bids are entered on the item.

NOTES FOR WINNING BIDDERS:

  • If you are a winning bidder, you will receive an email confirmation of your win.
  • Items will NOT be available for pick up the two days immediately after the auction ends. You may pick up your items beginning WEDNESDAY, October 29.
  • Payment may be made at the library using cash, check or credit card.
  • Items must be picked up by Wednesday, December 4 or they will be offered to the next highest bidder.

 

THINK AHEAD FOR NEXT YEAR'S AUCTION
Everyone can help! Please consider donating an item to the auction. Ideas include gift cards, handcrafted items, gift baskets or vouchers for services or homemade baked goods. Please spread the word to friends, neighbors and relatives that the library welcomes auction donations through the first week in October. 

Click here to print a donation form.

Have an idea or question? Contact Quin (qhock@cumberlandcountylibraries.org) or Cindy (cstrattonthompson@cumberlandcountylibraries.org) or call the library at 717-486-3688.

Donated items must be NEW and delivered to the library in early October. 
All items will be reviewed by the auction committee.

 

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My Social Security Info Session

bcc2:00 pm in the BCC Classroom 

In this information session, we will learn how to create a personal my Social Security account online. Through my Social Security, you can view your Social Security record and access online services, such as applying for retirement or disability benefits. You can also manage your benefits online if you already receive benefits. Registration is required. 

 

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Computer Basics

bcc2:00 pm in the BCC Classroom 

Improve your basic computer skills! Bring your own laptop or use one of ours. In this session, we will learn about internet safety, computer maintenance, and troubleshooting. Registration is required. 

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Genealogy Club

gen5 pm in the BCC Classroom

Just starting your genealogy research and aren’t sure where to begin? Have you hit a roadblock in your research and need help? Or do you just want to learn about different genealogical resources? Then Genealogy Club is for you! During each session, we will spend time working on our individual research and have the opportunity to bounce our family history questions off of other club members. Occasionally, there will be themed meetings where we will discuss and try out different genealogical resources. You will need to bring a computer for each session to work on your research and to access the different resources. REGISTER

 

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Genealogy Club

gen12 pm in the BCC Classroom

Just starting your genealogy research and aren’t sure where to begin? Have you hit a roadblock in your research and need help? Or do you just want to learn about different genealogical resources? Then Genealogy Club is for you! During each session, we will spend time working on our individual research and have the opportunity to bounce our family history questions off of other club members. Occasionally, there will be themed meetings where we will discuss and try out different genealogical resources. You will need to bring a computer for each session to work on your research and to access the different resources. REGISTER

 

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Device Advice

bcc BCC Classroom, Upper Level
Need hands-on help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop or e-reader? Trying to download an app or program and getting stuck? Want to use free library media resources like eBooks and audiobooks from Libby? Sign up for a thirty-minute Device Advice session for in person assistance. Bring your personal tablet, laptop, smartphone, or e-reader with you. Make sure you have all passwords you might need during the session. Registration is required.

 

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Device Advice

bcc BCC Classroom, Upper Level
Need hands-on help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop or e-reader? Trying to download an app or program and getting stuck? Want to use free library media resources like eBooks and audiobooks from Libby? Sign up for a thirty-minute Device Advice session for in person assistance. Bring your personal tablet, laptop, smartphone, or e-reader with you. Make sure you have all passwords you might need during the session. Registration is required.

 

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Device Advice

bcc BCC Classroom, Upper Level
Need hands-on help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop or e-reader? Trying to download an app or program and getting stuck? Want to use free library media resources like eBooks and audiobooks from Libby? Sign up for a thirty-minute Device Advice session for in person assistance. Bring your personal tablet, laptop, smartphone, or e-reader with you. Make sure you have all passwords you might need during the session. Registration is required.

 

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Device Advice

bcc BCC Classroom, Upper Level
Need hands-on help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop or e-reader? Trying to download an app or program and getting stuck? Want to use free library media resources like eBooks and audiobooks from Libby? Sign up for a thirty-minute Device Advice session for in person assistance. Bring your personal tablet, laptop, smartphone, or e-reader with you. Make sure you have all passwords you might need during the session. Registration is required.

 

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