Friends sale raises $220,326.90

- Springfield's Friends of the Library book sale set a new single‑event record, raising $220,326.90 and bringing cumulative proceeds above $6 million. (www.ozarksfirst.com) - Organizers reported the one‑time haul of $220,326.90 and said lifetime fundraising for the Friends group now exceeds $6,000,000. (www.ozarksfirst.com) - The record turnout and revenue are earmarked for local library programs and community services supported by the Friends group. (www.ozarksfirst.com)