The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Library’s reading room will be chock full of books, maps and art, all to attract lovers of nature and culture for the museum’s book sale, Nov. 18-21. Purchases will benefit the Museum Library.

The sale is free to attend from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18-Friday, Nov. 20. On Saturday, Nov. 21, sale hours will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and will require paid museum admission to enter. The last day will also feature a super sale.

“We are overjoyed when we can give books new lives in new homes,” said museum librarian Terri Sheridan. “All year long, we receive book donations from generous supporters to put towards our sale.”

Sheridan said the sale has been a useful source of funds for the library since before 1987, when she began working at the museum.

Built in 1929, the Museum Library houses research materials appropriate for students, amateur naturalists, and serious scientists. The library is open to walk-ins 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Rare Book Room and Archive visits require an appointment.

Learn more about visiting the library from the museum’s website.