A huge fundraiser for the Towson Library starts Thursday night, with nearly 20,000 books, CDs and DVDs all for sale at rock bottom prices. "They are donated by the community. Some are brand new," said Nora Kotula, co-chair of the book sale.There are more than 25 categories, hardbacks start at $5 and $1 for paperbacks."Books about animals, crafts, do it yourself, history, military history, gardening," Kotula said."A guide to professional floral arrangement, some DVDs," said Pat Fraher, of Friends of the Towson Library.This is the 25th year for the sale, which raises money for the library to pay for things like special programs, furniture, plant upkeep. Last year's sale helped make renovations to the children's area possible.It's so popular, the line will be wrapped around the building."People buy a lot as gifts. People say, 'Oh, we're doing our Christmas shopping early.' So, it's a good time," Fraher said.The sale starts Thursday evening and runs during the day Friday and Saturday, with bigger bargains on Sunday."Sunday will be a long line, 1 (p.m.) to 4 (p.m.), and it's $5 a foot. We measure, and out the door you go," Kotula said.​

A huge fundraiser for the Towson Library starts Thursday night, with nearly 20,000 books, CDs and DVDs all for sale at rock bottom prices.

"They are donated by the community. Some are brand new," said Nora Kotula, co-chair of the book sale.


There are more than 25 categories, hardbacks start at $5 and $1 for paperbacks.

"Books about animals, crafts, do it yourself, history, military history, gardening," Kotula said.

"A guide to professional floral arrangement, some DVDs," said Pat Fraher, of Friends of the Towson Library.

This is the 25th year for the sale, which raises money for the library to pay for things like special programs, furniture, plant upkeep. Last year's sale helped make renovations to the children's area possible.

It's so popular, the line will be wrapped around the building.

"People buy a lot as gifts. People say, 'Oh, we're doing our Christmas shopping early.' So, it's a good time," Fraher said.

The sale starts Thursday evening and runs during the day Friday and Saturday, with bigger bargains on Sunday.

"Sunday will be a long line, 1 (p.m.) to 4 (p.m.), and it's $5 a foot. We measure, and out the door you go," Kotula said.