Huge Donation of Vinyl Records Spurs Pequot's Mid-Winter Book Sale

Southport, CT – Pequot Library’s Mid-Winter Book Sale is the little sister of the Library’s nationally known Summer Book Sale. The Mid-Winter Sale is smaller but more intimate with many treasures and bargains to be found. The sale runs from Saturday, January 17 – 18, 2015, from 9:00am – 5:00pm daily.

Pequot’s music specialist volunteer, Paige Gillies says, “As the result of a mammoth donation, this sale will feature vinyl in outstanding condition, particularly in the Jazz and Classical categories. There are some sealed albums and many in pristine condition. Jazz includes albums from Verve, Jazzology, Citi, and Blue note, and Classical albums are ninety percent European imports. As always, there is plenty of Rock and Roll and other genres. The base price for albums remains highly affordable!”

Gillies adds, “Come join us in Pequot Library’s relaxed atmosphere for a great opportunity to improve your music collection, explore unknown titles, and wander down memory lane. Don't miss the afternoon live Blues performances broadcast by WPKN. I especially enjoy the combined energy created by the mix of books and Blues. ”

Two rare performances by former Paul Butterfield Blues Band keyboard player Mark Naftalin & Friends will be scheduled for both Saturday and Sunday. Mark Naftalin will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, in 2015. Naftalin, is known as one of the best blues piano players anywhere. He will hand-pick other equally renowned musicians to play acoustic music during the book sale. Go to pequotlibrary.org for confirmed times and performers. As always, Pequot Library is appreciative of WPKN's support and participation. WPKN (89.5 FM) is a 100% non-commercial, listener-supported radio station broadcasting at 89.5 FM out of Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Admission to the book sale is free and all Sale proceeds help fund Pequot Library's over 500 annual programs, serving 30,000 participants of all ages. Categories include: Fiction; Classics; Mystery; Biography; History; Cookbooks, including Americana regional cookbooks; LP Records including Vocal, Stage and Screen, and World; CDs, DVDs, other Media; Comics 1970s - 1990s; and Connecticut/New England books.

Connecticut books include: Aaron Burr, “The Proud Pretender,” 1937; Aaron Burr, “A Romantic Biography;” “Greens Farms Connecticut the Old West Parish of Fairfield,” 1933; plus books on Southport, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Norwich, Easton, and Weston.

If snow or weather-related conditions cause the Library to be closed on Saturday or Sunday, the book sale will resume on Monday, January 19th.

Please visit www.pequotlibrary.org to learn more about this vibrant library, educational, arts and cultural institution. All classes and programs are open to everyone. For information: (203) 259-0346 ext. 15. Follow Pequot Library on Facebook and Twitter. Pequot Library Brings Culture to Life!

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Submitted by Fairfield, CT

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