It looked more like the mall than the library when I showed up at the Morse Institute on Saturday afternoon to take a few photos, as families exited with bags or arms full of treasures scored at the winter book and music sale. With items selling for $1 and under, how could you go wrong?

The Friends of the Morse Institute Library sale, held on Saturday, Jan. 28 (8:30am-4:30pm) and Sunday, Jan. 29 (12-3pm), featured upper and lower level sales spaced out to give browsers and shoppers more room to maneuver.

The Friends raises funds to support library services and programs ranging from the check-out system to museum passes and educational programs.