There is such a thing as a library with too many books. Next week Auckland Libraries will hold its popular bi-annual book sale at the Central City Library.
Geoff Chamberlain, manager Local Libraries Central, says there will be a wide range of books, CDs, DVDs and magazines priced at $1 and $2.
"To keep the collections at all of our libraries fresh, we buy a great deal of new items each year, so there will literally be thousands of withdrawn books, CDs, DVDs and magazines for sale at incredibly low prices.
"Our book sales are incredibly popular and there is always something for everyone amongst the withdrawn items," he says.
It's not just the Auckland public who benefit from the library's need to shed books. Throughout the year, withdrawn items are also donated to retirement homes, prisons, the Variety Club of New Zealand and various Pacific Islands.