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The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will hold its 34th annual used book sale on Thursday, Sept. 2, and Friday, Sept. 3, from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., and on Saturday, Sept. 4, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (half price on all items). The book sale is one of the largest in the state. Parking and admission are free.

The sale will be held in the Education Building at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. Entrance for parking is through Gate 5 from Deacon Boulevard. There is no admission and there will be thousands of used books and other items on hand at exceptional prices.

All proceeds of the sale benefit the programs and services provided for older adults in our community. During 2020, the Shepherd’s Center provided services to more than 6,400 individuals. Over 300 volunteers provided in excess of 25,000 hours of service in our community.

The Shepherd’s Center’s mission is to support and promote successful aging through direct services, educational, volunteer and support programs for older adults.

The Faith In Action Care Program, staffed predominantly with volunteers, served the needs of over 2,500 individuals and families during 2020 while responding to over 12,000 transportation and 500 minor home repair requests. Attendance of over 38,000 was recorded in the wide variety of daily health and wellness programs and activities offered through Vital Living Senior Center locations.

For more information contact the Shepherd’s Center at 336-748-0217 or go to www.shepherdscenter.org .