Throughout the month of August, the Worthington Library will host a Book House community fundraiser. The goal of the fundraiser is to bring in enough funds to purchase the materials needed for a youth-focused Little Free Library. The Little Free Library will be located on RH Conwell grounds.
The idea stems from the Little Free Library program, whose tagline is “Take a Book. Share a Book.” Little Free Libraries are placed in an accessible location where the community can access literature at anytime, at no-cost. There are more than 150,000 free libraries registered in over 120 countries. For more information about Little Free Library, visit littlefreelibrary.org.
Once the funds are raised, RH Conwell students, supported by teachers and community volunteers, will choose the book house design and build it. “This is truly a community effort,” remarked Eileen Daneri, a Worthington Library board member. The library hopes to create another place for kids to go that is “inviting, accessible, free, and open for literacy” even when the library and school is closed.
Monetary donations will be accepted at seven drop-off locations in Worthington, which includes the library and six local businesses. Any monetary contributions can be placed in the donation cans, decorated by RH Conwell students. The library will also donate funds to help cover the cost of the book house and fill with the initial books. The library also asks the public’s support in filling the book house with kids’ and young adult books. Any donations of new or gently used books can be donated at the library.
Book Drop-Off Locations
The Goldenrod Country Inn and The Worthington Library
Monetary Drop-Off Locations
Corners Grocery, The Goldenrod Country Inn, Hilltown Mobile Market, Liston’s Bar & Restaurant, Sena Farm Brewery, The Worthington Golf Club, and The Worthington Library
Thank you to our local businesses for their support!
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