From Saturday October 15^th through Saturday October 22^nd, the Friends’ Bookstore is holding a half-price sale on its stock of gently used biographies, memoirs, and true stories.  Visit the Friends’ Bookstore (open Monday-Saturday in the afternoons) at the entrance to Merced Library (2100 O Street, Merced) for low, low prices on used books and media.  Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Merced County Library.  Direct inquiries to Lynne Trautloff at 909-936-6748.