From March 11 to April 12, Channel 9, in partnership with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, will collect new and gently used children and teen books. We have three community business partners that have chosen to collect books at their Mecklenburg county locations: Showmars, Ashley HomeStore and E.R. Plumbing Services. All donated books will be distributed by the library to area children and teens through Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Outreach Services without the need to check out and return the book.
"It's not just about getting books into their hands, but it's about reading with the children and making sure they're excited about reading and books. Books that peak their interest," said Cordelia Anderson, director of marketing and communications for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. "My hope for this book drive and the partnership is that it will raise awareness about the importance of literacy in our community."
"If you're not practicing reading, you're going to lose skills," Eure said. "You're going to lose fluency and stamina,"
You can find out more information about 64U Books for Kids by clicking this link and visiting www.64UBooksForKids.com.