Niles Township Children's Book Collection Drive Begins June 27th

Niles Township is partnering with Bernie’s Book Bank, municipalities and public libraries to collect children’s books June 27- August 12, 2016. The communities are working toward a combined goal of 10,000 books to be collected for at-risk children.

Marilyn D. Glazer, Supervisor of Niles Township observed, “In 2015 we saw an outpouring of generosity and community spirit that helped us exceed our goal. The enthusiasm and grass roots support is what makes this program a success. We hope the community will rally around Bernie’s Book Bank and help more children acquire a love for reading through book ownership.”

Collection bins will be available at the following sites:

Niles Township Government, 5255 Main Street, Skokie, IL

Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL

Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St, Niles, IL

The Niles Park District

Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard, St.

Oasis Fun Center, 7877 N. Milwaukee Ave.

The Morton Grove Park District

Prairie View Community Center

6834 W. Dempster St.

The Lincolnwood Park District

Lincolnwood Community Center/Parks & Recreation

6900 N. Lincoln Ave

Proesel Park Family Aquatic Center

7030 N. Lincoln Ave.

Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook

3080 West Lake Ave. Glenview

Bernie’s Book Bank collects, processes and distributes quality new and gently used children’s books to significantly increase book ownership among at-risk infants, toddlers and school-age children throughout Chicagoland.

Since 1850, Niles Township Government has been dedicated to improving life for its residents. Niles Township is located in the northeast corner of Cook County. With a population of over 105,000 the Township includes the villages of Skokie, Lincolnwood and Golf, and sections of Morton Grove, Niles and Glenview.

For more information about the Books for ALL Children collection drive, contact Jack Macholl at (847) 673-9300.