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Looking for summer reading material? Find it cheap at Kent District Library's Book Bash

Kyle Moroney | kmoroney@mlive.com By Kyle Moroney | kmoroney@mlive.com
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on April 25, 2013 at 3:27 PM, updated April 25, 2013 at 3:53 PM
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Who is ready for a bash at the library?

The Kent District Library will be hosting a system-wide Book Bash on Saturday, April, 27 and Sunday, April 28 at its Service Center, 814 West River Center Dr. NE, in Comstock Park.

The inaugural Book Bash will include a warehouse book and media sale, local authors showcase, children’s book swap, fill-a-bag sale, Zumba classes and refreshments.

In March, the community donated nearly 10,000 books, most of which are in like-new condition, for the event, said Linda Kromben, development director of the library. Book Bash will have more than 100,000 books and media for sale, including albums, DVDs, VHS and audio books.

“If they’re looking to find inexpensive ways to find their reading books for the summer, this is a great way to do it,” she said, explaining that items are $1 or less.

Entry to the weekend events are free to the public – whether or not you have a KDL library card.

Those interested in some of the Book Bash programs, such as the two Zumba classes and a gardening project by The Home Depot, will need to register online as classes are limited.

Book Bash kicks off with an invitation-only preview night, hosted by WGVU radio host Shelley Irwin, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26. Tickets for this event are limited to KDL donors, sponsors, Lakeland Library Cooperative members and KDL volunteers.

The public is welcome to shop the Book Bash from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, and the fill-a-bag sale from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 28. The first 200 people at the fill-a-bag sale will receive a free bag, while others may purchase one for $5 or bring their own tote.

Proceeds from Book Bash will go to the KDL Summer Reading Program, which begins June 1. The program encourages people of all ages to read through the summer.

“The money raised will go back into our programming budget to make sure we have very robust options for children, teens and adults,” Kromben said.

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