Friends of Eugene Public Library Benefit Book Sale

It’s time for solitary bookworms to unite and gather at the Lane Events Center for the Friends of Eugene Public Library Benefit Book Sale, the first time in two long COVID years the event has been able to be held at the Lane County Fairgrounds facility. Browse at your leisure for gently used books — fiction and nonfiction, paperback and hardcovers in all genres, including children’s books — that can be found at the two-day event for as low as $2. Additionally, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and sheet music can be had at great prices. Also, in a new twist this year, a silent auction will be held for three handcrafted Little Free Library boxes. All proceeds help support the Eugene Public Library and its Summer Reading programs for children and teens.

The Friends of Eugene Public Library Benefit Book Sale is 9 am to 4 pm Saturday, April 9 and 10 am to 4 pm Sunday, April 10 at the Lane Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave. Free admission and free parking.

A Note From the Publisher

Dear Readers,

The last two years have been some of the hardest in Eugene Weekly’s 43 years. There were moments when keeping the paper alive felt uncertain. And yet, here we are — still publishing, still investigating, still showing up every week.

That’s because of you!

Not just because of financial support (though that matters enormously), but because of the emails, notes, conversations, encouragement and ideas you shared along the way. You reminded us why this paper exists and who it’s for.

Listening to readers has always been at the heart of Eugene Weekly. This year, that meant launching our popular weekly Activist Alert column, after many of you told us there was no single, reliable place to find information about rallies, meetings and ways to get involved. You asked. We responded.

We’ve also continued to deepen the coverage that sets Eugene Weekly apart, including our in-depth reporting on local real estate development through Bricks & Mortar — digging into what’s being built, who’s behind it and how those decisions shape our community.

And, of course, we’ve continued to bring you the stories and features many of you depend on: investigations and local government reporting, arts and culture coverage, sudoku and crossword puzzles, Savage Love, and our extensive community events calendar. We feature award-winning stories by University of Oregon student reporters getting real world journalism experience. All free. In print and online.

None of this happens by accident. It happens because readers step up and say: this matters.

As we head into a new year, please consider supporting Eugene Weekly if you’re able. Every dollar helps keep us digging, questioning, celebrating — and yes, occasionally annoying exactly the right people. We consider that a public service.

Thank you for standing with us!