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Library's Scarf Drive To Benefit Homeless Veterans

Lisle Library District's and Lisle Woman's Club's pre-holiday scarf drive aims to benefit homeless veterans in and around the village.

LISLE, IL — Lisle Library District is urging residents to donate gently used scarves to its current donation drive to benefit homeless veterans throughout the village and the surrounding area.

The scarf drive is presented in partnership with Lisle Woman's Club to aid Operation Stand Down, which provides services for veterans in and around Chicagoland.

A donation drop-box will be available in the library lobby at 777 Front St. through Nov. 27. The following types of scarves are being accepted as donations:

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  • New scarves
  • Handmade scarves
  • Crocheted scarves
  • Knitted scarves
  • No-sew felt scarves

“The [Lisle Library District] is committed to improving the lives of our community,” Joy Davis, marketing specialist for the library district, said in a news release.

Davis added, “This annual donation drive with the Lisle Woman’s Club is a staple to the library.”

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