Friends of the Pleasanton Library say September book sale raised nearly $16,800; volunteers credited

At the subcommittee reports portion of the meeting, a Friends of the Library representative reported results from the September book sale. The speaker said the sale raised nearly $16,800 and involved approximately 148 volunteers who handled setup, sales and teardown; proceeds are earmarked to support library programs and purchases.

Commissioners thanked volunteers and highlighted the educational and community benefits of the sale; one commissioner described volunteers helping to identify children’s books in other languages during the event. The Friends representative added that youth volunteers participated and that the event was one of the best‑executed sales they had been involved with.