Book sale to begin on Feb. 8

Books, books, books.

Fort Recovery Public Library will hold a used book sale Feb. 8 through Feb. 13.

There will be no set price for items. Instead, patrons can get books for a free will donation.

The library is currently accepting donated items for the sale, excluding encyclopedias, text books, magazines or VHS tapes. Donated items must be clean and in good condition.

The sale will run during regular hours — 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.



Drives scheduled

In February, donors to the American Red Cross will receive a $5 Amazon gift card via email.

The effort comes as a measure to thank its donors for helping to ensure a stable blood supply, according to a press release from the organization.

The following are nearby blood drives scheduled in February:

•Bryant: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at Bryant Wesleyan Church, 209 S. Hendricks

•Redkey: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at Redkey Faith Ministries, 9811 Indiana 67

•Berne: Noon to 6 p.m. Feb. 16 at South Adams Senior Center, 825 Hendrick St.

•Bluffton: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 15 at First Presbyterian Church, 215 East Dunman Road; 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 19 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center, 303 South Main St.