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Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
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The Friends of the Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield are pleased to announce their 2025 Fall Book Sale, taking place from Wednesday, November 12 through Saturday, November 15 at the public library at 305 East Market Street, Smithfield. This highly anticipated event offers readers of all ages the opportunity to find great books at great prices - all while supporting the library.
The sale will feature a wide selection of gently used books, including fiction, biographies, nonfiction, children's books, cookbooks, history, including some vintage books (1899 to 1960s). The sale will also include DVDs, CDs, and puzzles. All proceeds go directly to supporting the Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield's programming, resources and materials, community outreach, and more.
See all of the details by visiting our Fall Book Sale page by clicking here.
PLJCS 13th Annual Gingerbread House Festival

Calling gingerbread architects of all ages! Join us for our 13th Annual Gingerbread House Festival, where creativity, community, and a little bit of frosting come together for one sweet competition.
Entries will be accepted for the following age categories:
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Family
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Junior (ages 6-8)
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Youth (ages 9-12)
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Teen (ages 13-17)
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Adult (18+)
See all of the details, including entry requirements, on our Gingerbread House Festival webpage at www.pljcs.org/gingerbread-house-festival, or find it under the "Programs" menu.








