Press Photos by Kathy HassickFriends of the Emmaus Public Library hosted its annual holiday book sale at the library, 11 E. Main St., Dec. 5. The annual fundraiser featured new and gently used books, children’s picture books, cookbooks, puzzles, DVDs, CDs and more. ABOVE: During the Dec. 5 holiday book sale, Friends of the Library Vice President Ceil Birdsell presents a check for $29,000 to the Director of the Emmaus Public Library Allison Floray. According to Floray, the generous donation will be used to defray operating costs and utilities as well as support library programs and events.

RIGHT: Ada Jacobs gets a helping hand from her dad, Matthew, as she searches for a good book in the children’s section at the sale.

ABOVE: A crowd of patrons surround tables loaded with books, puzzles and CDs during the Emmaus Public Library holiday book sale.

Cemela London purchases one of the many beautifully illustrated double-sided bookmarks created by artist Dolly Russell. A true friend of the library, Russell donates 100% of her bookmark sales to the library.

Library volunteer Karin Capri assists Marlene Heller with her book purchases during the annual Friends of the Emmaus Public Library Holiday Book Sale at the Emmaus Public Library Dec. 5.