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Brunswick County Literacy Council
17th Annual Holiday BookShare has begun!
BCLC's 2010 goal is to raise 1,000 children's books and 200 senior citizen books by Nov. 20th. All collected books will be given to less advantaged children and senior citizens in Brunswick County
How & When could I Volunteer?
Task (Date Range)
- Become a Subdivision Captain and collect books from your neighbors (10/25 – 12/01)
- Collect books from various locations (churches, libraries, etc.) & deliver to BCLC (11/17 – 12/01)
- Sort books into age groups (by ISBN # or book type) (11/17 – 12/04)
- Assemble book bags (11/30 – 12/11)
What should I donate?
New and gently used books. We welcome all books that help to open minds and promote literacy.
- Books for Children (Infancy – 16 yrs)
- Picture/Board books
- Educational Flash Cards
- Reading/Spelling activity books
- Child & Juvenile Fiction/Non-Fiction books
- Teen Sport/Activity Magazines
Books for Seniors (60+)
- Easy Reading Fiction/Non-Fiction books (Large print preferred)
- Word Puzzle books (Word-Find, Crossword, Fill-ins, etc.)
Don't have any books to donate?
That's OK. You can always make a monetary donation to BCLC and we will buy books in your honor. Remember, every dollar raised puts literacy in the hands of Brunswick County residents.
When & Where do I need to make my donation?
Please drop off books and monetary donations by 11/20/2010. Book donations can be dropped off at:
- BCLC- Books: 282 Ocean HWY, Supply
(Checks: PO Box 6, Supply, NC 28462, write BookShare in the memo line)
- Douglas Diamond Jewelers- Shallotte
- Calabash Presbyterian Church- Sunset Beach
- Seaside United Methodist Church- Sunset Beach
- Lowell's Bookworm- Holden Beach
- Angelo's Pizzeria & Bistro- Shallotte
- Walgreen's- All Brunswick County locations
- Library- Shallotte, Southport & Oak Island
- Thomas Drugs- Shallotte
Collecting, sorting and distributing over 1,200 books is a large project. A few hours of your time will make a big difference. If you have any questions or would like to donate books, money or time, please contact Cassandra Hancock (910) 754-7323 or clhmms@atmc.net. Thank you for actively supporting literacy in your community!
Cassandra Hancock
BCLC BookShare Project Chairwoman
PS- Following is some literacy information to contemplate.
"61% of low-income families have no age-appropriate books in their homes for their children." www.heartofamerica.org
"The rate of children growing up with low literacy skills is a national problem. More than one million children drop out of school each year, costing the nation over $240 billion in lost earnings…and expenditures for social services." www.unitedway.org
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