Who has money for expensive gifts in our current economic downturn? And having Amazon.com deliver via UPS contributes to global warming. Recession shoppers, take heart! Seattle Public Library is again purging its shelves of books and CDs, with prices starting at $1. The sale runs through 5 p.m., giving you lots of time to sort, pillage, and elbow your way through 10,000 items. BRIAN MILLER

Sat., Nov. 22, 9 a.m., 2008