Township Seeks 3,000 Children's Books in 30-Days

New Trier Township is working with the Village of Glencoe, Winnetka Presbyterian Church and Valarie Wilson Travel to collect 3,000 children’s books between July 9- August 9.

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, “ This is our fourth book collection with Bernie’s Book Bank. Every year we’re seeing more residents and business owners getting involved and helping us get books in the hands of at-risk children. We are grateful for this support throughout the township.”

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

Valarie Wilson Travel 946 Green Bay, Winnetka

Any residents, community groups or local businesses interested in helping with the collection are encouraged to contact Township Communications Director 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.com.