The Friends of Rockport Public Library 2014 Annual Book Sale reached an all-time record gross revenue this year of more than $12,550! This huge success is due to the enormous dedication, hard work and support of numerous people and organizations! We have many people to thank, not the least of whom are the many people who supported us by attending the sale and purchasing books, other items, and baked goods. Special thanks also goes out to the many people who generously donated over 20,000 books for us to sell.

It would be impossible to have this sale without the kindness of the West Rockport Fire Department in giving us a space in which to sort the books during the year, the help from the Rockport Public Works Department in transporting books and tables to and from the sale location, the cooperation from MRC in allowing us to hold our sale in their facility, the hard work of many faithful and energetic volunteers who work long hours before, during and after the sale, the talented volunteers who bake delicious items for our bake sale, and the help and technical support from the Rockport Library Staff. The Friends extend to each of you an enormous and heartfelt thank you!

We also want to thank Maine Sport, the Rockport Garden Club and other local organizations and businesses that donated items, time, energy and expertise to make the sale more enjoyable and convenient for everyone. Thank you to pirate Cyd Viscous and his crew and children’s book authors Liza Gardner Walsh and Lucinda Hathaway for brightening our children’s section. The kayak was won by Seth Walton.

The profits from the Friends Annual Book Sale go directly to the Rockport Public Library to support the operation and ongoing programs of the library. We are sincerely grateful for the overwhelming community support we receive each year! Thank you all so much!

The Friends of Rockport Public Library