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Treat Memorial Library Director Brianna Rush prepares books for the library’s annual book sale, held Sept. 26 during the Apple Pumpkin Festival in Livermore Falls. The sale featured donated books and handmade bookmarks for visitors. (Courtesy of Alana Knapp)

LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library held its annual book sale Sept. 26 during the Apple Pumpkin Festival, drawing steady traffic throughout the day.

Assistant Director Alana Knapp said favorable weather and a broad selection of donated books helped bring visitors to the sale.

Rows of donated books are arranged by genre for Treat Memorial Library’s annual book sale Sept. 26 during the Apple Pumpkin Festival in Livermore Falls. The sale drew visitors throughout the day and featured books for a wide range of interests. (Courtesy of Alana Knapp)
A handmade beaded bookmark donated by Bruce Peary of Pearls in the Pines is displayed during Treat Memorial Library’s annual book sale Sept. 26 at the Apple Pumpkin Festival in Livermore Falls. (Courtesy of Alana Knapp)

“We were busy all day,” Knapp said. “We were blessed with many donations that appealed to a wide audience.”

Visitors also received handmade bookmarks donated for the event. Bruce Peary of Pearls in the Pines provided beaded bookmarks that could also be worn as bracelets, while Amanda C. donated colorful laminated art bookmarks.

Knapp said the variety gave visitors plenty of choices and the bookmarks proved popular with attendees.

The book sale will still be available to browse during open hours through October and November.

Colorful laminated art bookmarks donated by Amanda C. are displayed during Treat Memorial Library’s annual book sale Sept. 26 at the Apple Pumpkin Festival in Livermore Falls. The bookmarks were given to visitors attending the sale. (Courtesy of Alana Knapp)

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