Annual Children’s Book Drive Gears Up
Contact: Kay Hyatt at (207) 581-2761
ORONO, Maine — The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, in partnership with the Old Town-Orono Kiwanis Club, has launched the 28th annual drive to collect books for needy youngsters. The public is invited to join in the tradition by donating new books suitable for toddlers to teens.
Established by College Dean Robert Cobb, the community book collection has made thousands of books available to deserving area children. Over 400 books were donated in last year’s effort. The College takes the lead in collecting the books, and Club members distribute them at the service organization’s annual holiday party for area children.
Books, gift wrapped if possible and marked for a particular age level, may be brought to Cobb’s office, 151 Shibles Hall, through Friday noon, Dec. 9.
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The UMaine Bookstore in Memorial Union is again joining the College to boost the number of books collected and children served. The Bookstore will be collecting books for the drive starting Nov. 14. During Children’s Book Week, Nov. 14-20, children’s books will be 25 percent off, and the Bookstore will contribute a book of equal value for each book purchased for the children’s book drive.