Library holds Bookcellar sales; Crafternoons session set

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Crafters will make binder clip photo/card holders at the May 17 Crafternoon library programs.
Crafters will make binder clip photo/card holders at the May 17 Crafternoon library programs.

The Fond du Lac Public Library offers special sales at the BookCellar; and a Crafternoon session that required registration.

For more information, visit www.fdlpl.org.

BookCellar brimming with bargains

Celebrate the return of sunny skies and warm weather by shopping at the Fond du Lac Public Library BookCellar in May:

? Saturday, May 10, and Monday, May 12: Ready, Set, Grow Sale, all gardening books half price.

? Saturday, May 17, and Monday, May 19: Hooray for Hollywood Sale, movie and TV-themed books just 50 cents.

The BookCellar will be closed Saturday, May 24, and Monday, May 26, for the Memorial Day weekend. Normal hours are Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Mondays from noon to 7 p.m.

The shop, in the lower level of the Main Library downtown, is run primarily by volunteers. It sells used books, movies, magazines and music for all ages at deep discounts.

A selection of rare and collectors' items are available as well.

Proceeds benefit library programming.

The shop accepts donations of used materials in good condition. Donations should be labeled as such and can be dropped off at the library's Main Desk or in the drive-through book return bin.

Binder Clip Holder Crafternoon session

? May 17: Sign-up has started for the May 17 Binder Clip Photo/Card Holder Crafternoon class at the Fond du Lac Public Library.

Class meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Space is limited, and registration is required beginning at 9 a.m. May 3 at www.fdlpl.org, click Calendar, or by calling the Help Desk at (920) 322-3929.

Crafters will transform the lowly office binder clip into decorative and useful stands to hold place cards, notes, photos and more. All supplies provided. The class is open to adults and teens in middle school or older.

Crafternoon takes place every third Saturday of the month with a different make-and-take project. It was inspired by a similar program at the New York Public Library that's run by Maura Madden, who wrote, "Crafternoon: A Guide to Getting Artsy and Crafty with Your Friends All Year Long."

Other projects coming up (all Crafternoon registrations open at 9 a.m. - 14 days prior to class):

June 21: Zentangle Coasters/Bookmarks

July 19: Solar Light Centerpiece

August 16: Origami Goldfish in a Bowl

Sept. 20: Paracord Bracelet and Keychain

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