Too hot to be outside? It might be a good week to stay inside and read, and if you’re looking for bargains, try the monthly book sale at the Rock Island Public Library’s Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road, Rock Island.

This month’s book sale is Tuesday, August 2, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Community Room of the Southwest Branch. The monthly sale reoccurs on the first Tuesday of each month at the Southwest Branch only.

Book shoppers can fill a bag for a donation from the selection of former library items and donated books. Shopping bags are available, or shoppers can buy a Library tote bag for $3 each or 2 bags for $5 and fill their bags to the brim for a voluntary donation.

The library is recruiting volunteers to help with the monthly sale. To volunteer, leave your name and contact details at the sale with Southwest branch staff or book sale coordinator Tari Weeks. Prospective volunteers may also use the Contact Us form on the library website, or call the Library’s public relations liaison.

Upcoming sales and times are as follows:

· Sept. 6, from 10 am to 1:00 pm

· Oct. 4, Nov. 1, and Dec. 6: from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

For more information about library events and services, visit the library website, call 309-732-7323 (READ,) or follow library social media pages.