It’s time once again for the Book and Bake Sale at the Southport Memorial Library, Friday, Aug. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is the 86th year for the sale, a favorite event on Southport Island that also draws many book lovers from all over the Boothbay region.

Books, etc., will be available until 3 p.m., but if you want any of the famed Southport cooks’ baked goods, better get there at 9 a.m. People in the know start lining up before the doors open for those delicious pies, cakes, cookies, soups, condiments and more. Nothing like a homemade pie for the weekend!

And have we got books! The library sale includes plenty of hard cover and paperback fiction and mysteries, non-fiction, cookbooks, craft books, CDs, DVDs puzzles, a Christmas book corner, and so much more, all for $1-3. The children’s corner has both paperback and hardback, starting at $.25 and up. Don't miss the special table of Maine historical books with a good selection about Southport and other local areas. Come early to get the best food and the best choice of books. The sale is one day only: Friday, Aug. 7.

The library is located on Hendricks Hill Road. Cross the Southport Bridge and take an immediate left on to Route 238. Continue 3.4 miles until you make the turn at the end of the island. The library is just ahead on your right. Call 207-633-2741 for more information.