Every year since 1987, The Friends of the Beaufort Library has hosted Books Sandwiched In, a lunchtime, multi-week series at which a community member talks about a book that has been meaningful to him or her. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, these discussions are free and open to the public. Light refreshments are served and raffle items are available for bidding each week. The series begins on Monday, January 27 and runs through Monday, March 10. Each presentation lasts about an hour, with the presenter speaking for approximately 45 minutes and then taking questions from the audience.

“Books Sandwiched In is a beloved community event where you can explore something new, maybe a new book, idea, or experience from a different speaker each week,” shares program co-chair Annette Baker.  “You don’t need to read the selected book in advance, just bring a friend or come and make a new one. Everyone is welcome.”

For those interested in joining the Friends to support the work they do in enhancing library services, an annual membership can be purchased at the door or on the Friends website - $25/household, $15/military household.

To learn more about the work of the Friends of the Beaufort Library or to review the full listing of the books and presenters for the 2025 Books Sandwiched In series, please visit https://friendsofthebeaufortlibrary.com/.