Commonplace Reader Holding Used Book Drive Collection Saturday

YARDLEY, PA —With November focusing on giving, Commonplace Reader is hosting a gently-used book collection drive on Saturday in hopes of delivering them to needy families in Philadelphia and New Jersey.

Elizabeth Young, the owner of the Main Street bookstore, said that the collection drive will be held in the parking lot from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

She said that used books are accepted for all ages except for references and textbooks. The books donated will be redistributed to the underserved families.

Mayor Chris Harding will welcome community members to begin loading their books on the BookSmiles bright yellow truck.

Since Commonplace Reader began hosting a permanent collection site on the bookstore's back porch last fall, Commonplace Reader's customers have donated more than 5,000 books to the BookSmiles organization.

"Its an amazing number that makes us all proud of the resources and engagement of our community of book lovers and concerned citizens," Young said.

(Flyer courtesy of Commonplace Reader)