Township Giving Kids the Universe Through Reading

New Trier Township is working with the Village of Glencoe and the Winnetka Presbyterian Church to collect 3,000 children’s books between July 19- August 3rd.

The recipient of the collection is Bernie’s Book Bank https://www.berniesbookbank.org, a Lake Bluff based non-profit organization that sources, 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.

Alan Goldberg, Supervisor of New Trier Township observed, “ We are pleased to be doing another collection with Bernie’s Book Bank. Clearly many families that are struggling to make ends meet do not have discretionary income to purchase books for their children. Reading readiness is crucial as children begin school, and we’re determined to help.”

Collection bins will be available at the following sites during normal business hours:

New Trier Township 739 Elm Street, Winnetka

Winnetka Presbyterian Church 1255 Willow Road, Winnetka

Village of Glencoe 675 Village Court, Glencoe

Any residents, community groups or local businesses interested in helping with the collection are encouraged to contact Jack Macholl, jmacholl@newtriertownship.com for more information on the program.

About New Trier Township

New Trier Township’s mission is to provide leadership, advocacy and resources to benefit the physical, mental and social well being of Township residents. Established in 1850, New Trier Township government serves the 56,000 residents in the villages of Glencoe, Kenilworth, Wilmette and Winnetka, plus portions of Glenview and Northfield. The Township Office is located at 739 Elm Street in Winnetka or on-line at www.newtriertownship.co.