ENID, OK - Hospice Circle of Love volunteers have been working hard at sorting their latest book donations in preparation for their upcoming spring book sale fundraiser to be held April 10th from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and April 11th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The event takes place in the metal building just north of Circle of Love’s office at 314 S. 3rd.
“The titles are intriguing and fall into a variety of genres.” commented event organizer Julie Nelson. “We have large selections of mysteries, fiction novels, religious fiction, westerns, children’s books and religious books. Our non-fiction section is also large and broken down into subcategories, including biographies, war and history, animals, sports, crafts, Oklahoma and true crime.”
Additional items to be sold include coffee table books, cookbooks, puzzles, books on tape and DVDs.
Several popular authors are represented in the selection, and most books are in good to great condition. All Hardbacks will be $2.00 and paperbacks will be $1.00. Proceeds help Circle of Love continue to care for patients without a Medicare or insurance hospice benefit at no charge.
“We are looking forward to the event. It is always fun to see customers find a favorite author or the next book in a series that they have been looking for. It is also nice to see kids get excited about picking out books. Reading is so important for us during all of life stages,” Nelson added.
Studies show that regular reading significantly improves brain connectivity, reduces stress and even enhances empathy towards others. Early reading habits for children are linked to increased brain power and better mental health.
Hospice Circle of Love has been holding their book sale fundraisers for 38 years. The organization serves terminally ill patients in their home or nursing home. A team of caregivers provides pain and symptom management, personal care and guidance to help the patient have a higher quality of life at the end of life. They are the only not-for-profit hospice in the area and are Five Star Rated through Medicare’s Family Caregiver Survey.
