WMOK – Metropolis, IL – The Metropolis Public Library is keeping the excitement going for local book lovers by extending its bag book sale through Thursday, June 18th.
Area residents looking to refresh their bookshelves can stop by to take advantage of the special deal: fill an entire bag with books for just $5. All purchases can be rung up directly at the front desk.
The sale runs during the library’s operating hours for the remainder of the week:
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Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Thursday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Bookworms are encouraged to head over to the Metropolis Public Library before the sale wraps up on Thursday evening.
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