Thousands of titles are available at bargain prices this weekend as the Rotary Club of Cromwell opens the doors to its latest fundraising book sale.

Not only is it an opportunity to stock up on a good read this long weekend, but proceeds raised will benefit the wider community.

Convenor Pam Broadhead said the club aims to raise $25,000 - enough to purchase a stretcher for the new patient transfer vehicle available through Central Otago Health Services.

The event, called the King’s Birthday Book Sale, which has seen thousands of titles line the Cromwell Bowling Club, started on Thursday night and runs until Monday at 12pm.

On Friday people were already flocking to the bowling club on Alpha St in search of a bargain and titles by their favourite authors, which was keeping the team busy with sales.

Thousands of books are displayed for easy viewing. PHOTO: The Central App

However, tables were never stripped bare thanks to the many volunteers constantly working hard to replenish them with more books.

“It’s been really steady,” Pam said, of sales and the team’s efforts to keep the tables stockpiled.

“We’re bringing out more books all the time.”

She said the community had supported the cause in the lead up with an “amazing amount of donations” of books and jigsaw puzzles, which had proved popular this time round.

So, if it’s a John Grisham title you are after, or something lighter by the likes of Marian Keyes, head along to the King’s Birthday Book Sale and help the crew reach their target for the benefit of the wider community.

To find out more, click on the Kings Birthday Weekend Book Sale listing.