MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Friends of the Middletown Library group will hold its semi annual book fair on Saturday, Oct. 19.

The book fair takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the activity room of the new Middletown Library, 21256 Washington St., across the street from the old Gibson Library.

Books will be sold by the bag at a bargain price of $5 per bag.

There will be a special sale of paperbacks at $3 per bag.

Books for sale include: best sellers, children’s, mysteries, spy intrigue, romance, cookbooks, self help, reference, audio tapes and CDs – and some surprise offerings.

All proceeds are for the purchase of new books and supplies for the library.

Show your support of the local library by visiting the fair on Oct. 19.