MEDIA CONTACT: Sharon Dickman 585.275.4128 or Margaret Engel 585.275.4461

August 11, 2004

32nd annual Rochester Book Sale at the University of Rochester

TIME, DATE, AND PLACE: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, on the first floor of Rush Rhees Library on the University of Rochester’s River Campus

ADMISSION: Free and open to the public; parking available on University lots.

The Friends of the University of Rochester Libraries will host its 32nd annual book sale on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 21 and 22. Admission is free and parking is available on University lots.

Located on the main floor of Rush Rhees Library on the River Campus, the sale offers all types of books. A special Friends membership preview will take place from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday before the official opening. Hours for the public are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. A bag sale will be in effect from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday on all remaining items.

Proceeds from the sale support the University of Rochester Libraries and their collections. For information about becoming a member of the Friends, contact (585) 275-4461.

About the University of Rochester

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