Books for Kids is hosting its annual
drive and collecting new children’s books for distribution on the West Side and
throughout Western New York.
Throughout 22 years of service, this
organization has distributed 2.5 million books to disadvantaged children,
schools, and community service organizations that partner with lending
libraries including West Side Community Services.
“Some kids can’t afford to buy books.
They probably don’t even get the opportunity to go to the library so when we
get the books here at the center, they have an opportunity to take one home,”
said Danette Porto, director of operations at West Side Community Services.
Locals looking to get involved can
donate books through April 30 at the Niagara Branch Library on 280 Porter Ave.
New children’s book also can be
delivered to Books for Kids at the following locations:
• The Buffalo News, Washington
and Scott streets
• Wegmans, all Erie and
Niagara county locations
• Buffalo and Erie County
Public Libraries, all locations
• Raymour & Flanigan, all
Erie County locations
• Mattress Firm, all Erie County locations
• Dipson Movie Theaters, Erie
and Niagara county locations
• Tom’s Restaurant, 3221 Sheridan Drive, Amherst
Last year, the program collected over
50,000 brand new children’s books. By Dan Carapetyan and Georgina Hallowell
