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Briarcliff Scouts collect used books

March
29

Girl Scouts from Briarcliff Troop #77150 are collecting new or gently used, recently published books as part of a “Twice Loved Books” program.

Girl Scout Caroline Pennacchio is collecting the following types of books to benefit the Briarcliff Manor Public Library as part of her Girl Scout Silver Award Project:


  • Adult books published from 2009-2012

  • Teen books published from 2002-2012

  • Children’s books published from 2002-2012


 

Collection boxes have been placed in the lobby of the Library, the Recreation Department office and at various school locations. The book drive will continue through June and all books collected will either be added to the library’s collection or sold at a future date to benefit the Friends of the Briarcliff Manor Public Library.

 

Posted by Barbara Nackman on Thursday, March 29th, 2012 at 1:55 pm |

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