Tuesday, November 12, 2024

A Season of Giving: Cards for Troops & Holiday Book Gifting Programs Begin This Week

A Season of Giving: Cards for Troops & Holiday Book Gifting Programs Begin This Week 

This holiday season, the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library is kicking off two beloved traditions – the Cards for Troops and Holiday Book Gifting Programs – to spread cheer and give back to both our community’s children and those serving abroad. These initiatives launch this week, bringing the spirit of the holidays to Emporium! 

Cards for Troops: Crafting Gratitude Across Borders
 Starting now through December 7, the library’s Cards for Troops program invites young creators and families alike to make personalized holiday cards for military service members. These heartfelt creations will join Emporium’s Military Christmas Boxes, delivering messages of appreciation and festive joy to those serving far from home. 
* Get Crafty! Pick up a Take-Home Craft Kit at the library, located at 27 West 4th Street, Emporium. 
Kits are packed with a blank card, festive stickers, pre-written messages to personalize, and other fun decor materials to bring each card to life. Glue sticks are available upon request, and creators are encouraged to add their personal touch with markers, crayons, or colored pencils from home.
 * Return Deadline: All completed cards should be returned to the library by December 7 for inclusion in the Christmas Boxes. 

*Holiday Book Gifting: Bringing Stories Home for the Holidays *
The Holiday Book Gifting Program, running November 15 through December 14, is designed to put new books in the hands of young readers across Emporium – wrapped and ready to place under the tree! 
* Community Donations: Local residents can support by purchasing donation ornaments at the library in increments of $2, $5, $10, and $20. All contributions will fund book purchases for children and teens, making it a true community-powered gift!
 * Request a Book: Families can submit a Book Request Form for a child by dropping it off at the library or mailing it to: Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library 27 West 4th Street, Emporium PA, 15834 Forms are available at the library, Cameron County Chamber, or can be downloaded from the library’s website under the “Library Contests & Fundraisers” tab.

 Important Deadlines: Book request forms are due by December 14, and donations will be accepted through December 21. Remember to include a phone number or email to arrange book pick-up. 

Together, let’s create a season of joy, gratitude, and community spirit!

 For more information, contact Librarian Yelena Kisler at 814-486-8011 or email info@barbaramoscatobrownlibrary.org.

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