RED Bookshelf Book Drive
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RED Bookshelf Book Drive
In-Person
We are once again organizing the book drive for the RED Bookshelf this year, running from January 22 to February 7. You can locate the big red donation box in the outer lobby of the University Library.
FAQ: What items are acceptable for donation? Gently used fiction and non-fiction, including:
- Children's books (e.g., board books, picture books, early/easy readers, etc.)
- Middle readers/juvenile books
- Young Adult books
Please refrain from donating:
- Textbooks
- Religious texts
- Heavily damaged books
The RED Bookshelf "is a non-profit community literacy program. In collaboration with community partners, we provide free children’s books on bright red bookshelves throughout Albany to ensure that all children have access to the benefits of book ownership, regardless of income level." Learn more about their mission at https://www.theredbookshelf.org/home.
- From:
- 10:00am, Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- To:
- 12:00am, Friday, February 7, 2025
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- University Library
- Campus:
- The Uptown Campus
- Audience:
- Open Public / Open to all
- Categories:
- Special Events