19th Ward Collecting Children's Books For Bernie's Book Bank

CHICAGO — Is your house cluttered with children’s books you no longer need? Now until Friday, Dec. 9, the 19th Ward Office is hosting a used children’s book drive in conjunction with Bernie’s Book Bank. Residents are encouraged to drop off any unneeded children's books at the 19th Ward office, 10400 S. Western Ave. Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The most commonly requested books include Little Golden Books, Don’t Let the Pigeon, Who Is /Who Was, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Captain Underpants, Judy Moody, and Percy Jackson. Bernie’s Book Bank accepts gently used children’s books for children birth – 12 years old. Please note, only children’s books will be accepted.

Bernie’s Book Bank is a non-profit organization that sources and redistributes books to underserved children providing literacy experiences for tens of thousands of young readers each year. For more information about their work, please visit berniesbookbank.org.