County Library Holiday Book Drive Looking to Set Another Record

The Camden County Library System is looking to set another record this year for its Books for Kids Holiday Campaign. Last year's total topped 3,800 books.

Once more the library is daring to test the generosity of local residents to give the gift of reading to children and teens in Camden County this holiday season. The book drive starts this month and will continue until Dec. 9, after which the books will be sorted and distributed to children throughout the county in time for the holidays by the Camden County Children’s Services Department.

CCLS will have clearly marked collection boxes set up at each of its eight branch locations: Bellmawr, Ferry Ave, Gloucester Twp.,Haddon Twp., Merchantville, Rutgers-Camden, South County ,Voorhees and at the County Store located in the Voorhees Town Center across from the M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library on Laurel Rd.

The library is seeking new and gently-used books in very good condition. Gently-used can be understood to mean books that a person would be comfortable in giving as a gift to a close relative. Books cannot be inscribed with names nor have book plates indicating an organization’s name.

"Based on consistent attendance at our reading programs for kids, tweens and teens throughout the year, we know our customers support reading for kids, and we’re confident they’ll break last year’s record of over 3,800 donated books," said Linda Devlin, Camden County Library System Director.

As during last year’s campaign, the library will keep a running count on its website and update it weekly for the public to track progress.