Friends group to hold free-book sale; patron from Fidelity to seed audio-player collection

The Richfield Public Library Friends group will run a free-book sale from Dec. 16 through Dec. 21, with weekday hours 4–6 p.m. and Saturday hours 12:30–4 p.m., the board heard on Dec. 13.

Library staff urged outreach and publicity to local partners and organizations to boost the event. Director Tiffany Anderson said the Friends will open the shed, bring the trailer and invite community groups.

Separately, Anderson reported that patron Britney Thompson, associated with Fidelity Investments, offered seed funding to start a small collection of Yodo-style audio players and cards for patron checkout. Anderson said the donor pledged a check "like, $250" to get an initial set of players and cards; the board welcomed the donation and agreed to expand the collection if demand warrants.

Next steps: staff will publicize the free-book sale, coordinate logistics with the Friends group, and accept the donated funds to begin the audio-player collection.