Thousands of New Books to Westborough Schools

On Oct. 1, the MetroWest YMCA received its share of 10,000 new books for its School’s Out after-school program, according to an announcement.

The initiative, called 10,000 Adventures, is organized by nonprofit First Book and funded by Middlesex Savings Bank. 10,000 Adventures reflects the Bank’s belief that every child should experience the adventure of reading to build a life-long love of reading.

“As an independent community bank, Middlesex Savings Bank is able to invest in our community in unique and special ways,” said Dana Neshe, executive vice president and chief community banking officer of Middlesex Savings Bank, in a statement. “We have a legacy of supporting literacy and the love of reading in our area, whether through reading programs or grants to local libraries. So, we were naturally inclined to get involved when the opportunity to distribute upwards of ten thousand books to local students and school libraries presented itself.”

Through 10,000 Adventures, the following area schools will receive books for elementary school students and their libraries:

McCarthy Elementary, Framingham

Woodrow Wilson Elementary, Framingham

Green Meadow School, Maynard

Elsie A Hastings Elementary, Westborough

Armstrong Elementary, Westborough

Johnson Elementary, Natick

“The MetroWest YMCA is delighted to collaborate with Middlesex Savings Bank and First Book in encouraging the love of reading and the new avenues it opens for our youth,” said Rick MacPherson, president and CEO of the MetroWest YMCA.

Information Middlesex Savings Bank