Story and Photos by Mary Jane Farmer, for The Van Alstyne News, Scene In Town

The yearly Book Fair, presented by the Van Alstyne Friends of the Library to raise money for the library’s many programs, is now happening.

This year, the Book Fair is at Grayson College ‘s South Campus, which is located (for newcomers’  GPS’s) at 1455 West Van Alstyne Parkway, aka FM 121.

The book sale is being held there, a Grayson College spokesman said, because of the continual road construction between the (usual location) Community Center and the Central Social District Park, with ample parking for attendees.

Books are divided into numerous categories, including DIY, mystery, fiction, cooking, children’s, romance, religion, sports, and so many others. There are also videos, CDs, puzzles, and games available. And prices are reasonable, with some sold individually, but many sold in small and large (Braum’s) paper bags or in large boxes, with preset amounts on those regardless of how many items one packs into them.

The Friends of the Library are assisting with the Library’s upcoming Summer Reading Program events, most of which are being held at the Community Center, 262 N. Preston. Please see the Van Alstyne Community Calendar (here) for listings on those special events.

The fundraising sale goes until 5 p.m. this evening (Thursday), 9-5 on Friday, and 9-Noon on Saturday.