LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Friends of the Lake County Library will hold its annual Open House & Book Sale on Thursday, Oct. 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The event will take place at the Lakeport Library, 1425 N. High St.

Local author Steve Bartholomew will read from one of his latest novels. He is the author of “Gold: A Tale of the Gold Rush” and “Journey to Rhyolite.”

There will be one-of-a-kind books, book sets and books no longer in print offered for sale. Visitors will be able to stuff a book bag at the book sale for $15.

The event will include a silent auction with craft items including puzzles, jewelry, decorative items and a quilted wall hanging.

Complimentary refreshments also will be offered.

OurKnee, the only canine member of the Friends of the Library, will attend and greet his book-loving friends.

Proceeds from this event support the libraries in Lake County.

The Friends of the Lake County Library is a 501(c)3 organization.

For more information call the Lakeport Library, 707-263-8817.