The best part is there are still thousands left for those who haven’t made it to the sale yet.

Rotary Club of Tamworth secretary Steve Beaton said there was a steady stream of people all day on Saturday, opening day, from 8.30am.

Mr Beaton described the popularity of the event as “pretty excellent” and said there were still “thousands of books” on offer.

“We have a couple of people on the door, the rest of the members are re-packing books,” he said.

“We have thousands and thousands of books and people still dropping books off, then going inside and restocking. It’s been really excellent support from the community. They know the money goes to local projects so they help us out pretty well.”

Although it’s a book sale, there are also videos, records, CDs and DVDs.

“There are plenty to select from and good quality ones left,” Mr Beaton said.

“In terms of books, paperbacks are our big seller. We have heaps of Mills and Boons which are pretty popular.”

The sale is organised into subjects and Mr Beaton said there was plenty of space for paperbacks and hardbacks.

Organisers were ecstatic with raising $11,000 on opening day, with all money raised going towards local and international projects.

Rotary supports organisations including the Smith Family, Ronald McDonald House, Guide Dogs, Polio Plus, Rotary exchange students (helping to pay for some of their travel), Meals on Wheels and units at the hospital, as well as mental health services around the region.

The sale raised $35,000-$40,000 last year, with early indications having Rotarians hopeful of another successful year.

Rotarians are also selling the bowel scan kits at the book sale.

The sale will run 9am-4pm right through to Mother’s Day in the Longyard area near the new Red Cross Blood Bank.