Book Barn will donate Books to Soldiers when you shop

Presidents’ Week Special Event – Books To Soldiers At The Mahopac Public Library Book Barn

            For a soldier far from home, a sailor at sea or a veteran in the hospital, a book can be a good friend. It’s an excellent way to escape a harsh reality, relieve loneliness or simply find a little entertainment. That’s why The Friends of Mahopac Public Library are celebrating Presidents Day with a special sales event designed to put books in the hands of the men and women in the armed forces and veterans.

            For every dollar spent at the Book Barn from February 18th to 25th, the Friends of Mahopac Library will donate one paperback to Books to Soldiers. This organization, founded by a teenage girl, Jamie Stein, delivers thousand of books to forts, making them available to soldiers shipping out. They also donate to local Veterans homes and hospitals.

            The Book Barn, on the basement level of the Mahopac Library, 668 Route Six, is open Tuesdays from 1 to 8 p.m,; Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m.; Saturdays 1 to 4 p.m.; and the second Sunday of each month 1 to 4 p.m. Call the library at 845-628-2009 to check openings.   Book Barn Lobby Selections for one dollar are always available!