A science book sale of works owned by the late Louisville-based geologists Dr. James E. and Barbara M. Conkin will be held at the Falls of the Ohio State Park Interpretive Center rotunda, Feb. 1-2.

The Conkins worked in Louisville for more than 60 years. During that time, they accumulated more than a thousand books and journals covering many aspects of geology, fossils, biology, natural history and the history of science, as well as biographies, books on philosophy and religion, and more. Some geological publications are in French, German, Russian, Mandarin, and other languages.

The Conkin family is working with the park and its Foundation to host the book sale, proceeds from which will benefit the park and Foundation.

On Feb. 1, a portion of the collection will be sold via silent auction. Other works will be offered at $1 each for hardbacks and 50 cents each for paperbacks. Books will be displayed beginning at 9 a.m. with a silent auction running every 15 minutes beginning at 9:30 a.m. for alternating rows of tables. The sale will continue until the library is sold, or 4 p.m. Books not sold will be available for 50 cents to $1 on Sunday. Attendees should bring their own book bags and boxes.

While the book sale entry is free, regular admission applies for the exhibit gallery and movies ($9 for ages 12 and older, $7 for ages 5 to 11, and younger than age 5, free). A $2 pay-to-park fee also applies.

Falls of the Ohio State Park (stateparks.IN.gov/2984.htm) is at 201 W. Riverside Dr. Clarksville, 47129.

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Media contact: Alan Goldstein at 812-280-9970 or agoldstein@dnr.in.gov.