MIFFLINTOWN — Some folks pack their summer bags for vacations or day trips; others simply head to the library to fill them with books and other sale items.

Just in time for summer’s leisurely activities, the Friends of the Juniata County Library will hold a pair of one-day bag sales which are open to the public at the library, located at 498 Jefferson St., Mifflintown. Like other bag sales, each bag costs $7 and can be filled with books, CDs, DVDs and magazines. Jigsaw puzzles will also be available for $3 each.

The first one-day book bonanza is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, from 9 a.m. To 7 p.m.

“This is the perfect opportunity to load up on beach books, mysteries and craft books for both adults and kids,” Friends of the Juniata County Library Publicity Chairperson Virginia Haubert said. “For all those bored children, the Friends have great activity and craft books on everything from egg carton crafts to nail art to toys and games from paper. There are also books on educational crafts that involve science experiments and earth friendly crafts.”

For the second sale on Thursday, August 14, all members of the Friends of the Library will be recognized for their support by getting the first chance to buy books. The first hour — from 9 to 10 a.m. — is dedicated as the “Friends Only” time. Of course, Friends’ memberships can also be purchased at the door.

Since the Friends continue to get regular book donations, they have the book cellar open from 9 a.m. to noon every Monday that the library is open. On these Mondays, items are priced individually instead of by bag. Hardbacks are $2; paperbacks and young adult books as well as CDs and DVDs are $1. Most magazines and children’s books are 25 cents. There are also some specialty items such as gift baskets and puzzles.

“The Friends of the Library use all proceeds from their fundraising projects to help the library maintain its services after the huge funding cut from the county commissioners,” Haubert added.

They are counting on the community for their support.

To join the Friends of the Juniata County Library, visit www.juniatalibrary.org and click on “Support” then “Friends of the Library.”