Jan. 8 & 9
• Book sale, during regular hours at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St. Hardcovers, paperbacks, children’s books, audiocassettes. Paperbacks sell for 50 cents each or three for $1, hardcovers for 75 cents and up, audio books for $1.50. "All-You-Can-Carry for $5" sale set for the last two days of the event. All sales final. Proceeds will be used to fund the children’s summer reading club events at the library. (732) 251-1515.
Jan. 8-11
• Back-Issue Magazine Sale, during regular library hours, at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Magazines, which may be anywhere from one-four years old, will be offered in packages of three-12 issues. Price is $3 per package, payable in cash or by check at the circulation desk. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the East Brunswick Library. All sales on a first-come basis. (732) 390-6767.
Jan. 11
• Winter Book Blowout, sponsored by the Friends of the Sayreville Public Library, 1:30-4 p.m., at the library, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. A bag of books may be purchased for $5. Selections include recent fiction, mystery, science, children’s works, more. Call Teri at (732) 727-7639.