The Early Word: Brooklyn Bike Patrol Needs Volunteers

1. Got some books to spare? Bring them to Central Library on Saturday, Oct. 6 for the Great American Book Drive. The books will be sold all over the world, and Brooklyn Public Library will get a cut of the profits. More info available here.  

2. Brooklyn Bike Patrol is looking for volunteers! Candidates must have a clean background, love biking and be willing to help out at least one day each week. Anyone interested should call (718) 744-7592 between 6 and 7:30 p.m. 

3. The deadline for Columbus Day Mini-Camp at the Kings Bay Y at Windsor Terrace is on Wednesday. Kids 12 1/2 and up are also eligible to volunteer. Contact Nadira at (718) 407-6377 for more information. 

4. The journal Nature recently reported that "liking" Windsor Terrace-Kensington Patch on Facebook lengthens one's lifespan by five years and improves eyesight by 25 percent. What do you have to lose?

5. Alternate side parking is suspended today in observance of Sukkot.