Hasan Nasar, 8, of Westport, looks through the children's section at the Holiday Book Sale at The Westport Library on Nov. 24, 2019, in Westport.
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Eric Sanford of Meriden and Shannon McBride of Hamden talk about a volume at the Holiday Book Sale at The Westport Library on Nov. 24, 2019, in Westport.
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Diane Valante of Westport looks at a book at the Holiday Book Sale at The Westport Library on Nov. 24, 2019, in Westport.
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Jennifer Bangser, director of community partnership, stands by a photo of her late father-in-law, Bill Bangser, at the Holiday Book Sale at The Westport Library Nov. 24, 2019, in Westport.
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There were books and more at the Holiday Book Sale at The Westport Library on Nov. 24, 2019, in Westport.
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Nina Bentley of Westport looks over some volumes at the Holiday Book Sale at The Westport Library on Nov. 24, 2019, in Westport.
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Lucas Slater, 16, of Westport, considers a purchase at the Holiday Book Sale at The Westport Library on Nov. 24, 2019, in Westport.
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Kaitlyn Schumacher, 12, of Westport, looks through some vinyl at the Holiday Book Sale at The Westport Library on Nov. 24, 2019, in Westport.
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Dianea Dalamagas of Westport and her daughter Emily, 20 months, sort through some kid books at the Holiday Book Sale at The Westport Library on Nov. 24, 2019, in Westport.
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Brian O'Gorman, 9, of Westport, takes a closer look at a book at the Holiday Book Sale at The Westport Library on Nov. 24, 2019, in Westport.
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WESTPORT — With holiday celebrations imminent, the Westport Library celebrated one of its longtime supporters by conducting its Holiday Book Sale in his honor.
Bill Bangser, library activist and former board member, co-founded the first organized library sale decades ago, along with volunteer Dick Lowenstein.
“He was always cheerful,” Lowenstein said of Bangser, who died last month at age 92.
The Holiday Book Sale took place this weekend, featuring a select variety of material, including artwork and new media items, generally more geared for gift-giving.
“This sale is different because we kind of curate books that are gift-worthy,” said Jennifer Bangster, director of community partnership and Bill’s daughter-in-law.
She said this particular sale wasn’t held last year due to the renovation work, but noted it opened with a small ceremony dedicated to Bangser.
“He was a very humble man,” she said. “He would have been embarrassed by that, but it was a really beautiful moment to be a part of.”
