SHERMAN, Texas (KTEN) — The Friends of the Sherman Public Library held a book sale for the public.

Many families went to the book sale to for new summer reading options. The funds raised by the sale will go to the Sherman Public Library. 

Friends of the Library president Sarah Myrick said  it's important to support the city's library.

"It really helps our children's program go to the next level so, that they can have extras to help kids stay engaged with reading and literacy," she said.

The next book sale will be in September, the weekend of Arts Fest.