She may not know much about library science and the Dewey Decimal Classification system, but Ulanah McCoy knows about volunteering to help her community.

Three years ago, McCoy felt that she should be back in circulation as a volunteer. She choose to help out at the summer Library Fair for several years. Then last year, she took on the organization job for The Friends of the Library annual Winter Book Sale, and three weeks ago she stepped up, once again, to organize the sale when she was needed.

“What is important is that the money raised reduces the need for tax dollars to fund the library,” McCoy said. “My goal this year is to get better attendance.”

She encourages people to come early and come often during the day.

“New books will be put out hourly, as soon as there is room on the table. It’s always beneficial to be there early, but that’s when the crowds are there. New books are coming out mid-day and there are no crowds,” she said.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the High School cafeteria, thousands of books will be sorted and stacked on dozens of tables, and available for sale for nominal amounts. Many of the books are in pristine condition and there are some recent hardcover releases.

There are more books than last year according to McCoy.

“We have books on cooking, gardening, nature and science, fiction, biography, hobbies, self-help, special interests, DVD and VHS tapes, and CDs,” she said. “We also have tons of kids books this year.”

Hardbacks are $2 each or three for $5. Paperbacks are $1 each or three for $2. The DVD, VHS, tape and CD choices are 50 cents.

Those who can hold out, or can come back late in the day, can snap up even better prices.

“The last hour of the sale, there are always special bargains,” McCoy said.

Those interested in volunteering to set up on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning should call McCoy at 376 3427. Book donations may be brought to the library.