The Great Give Back is a
community service initiative
for libraries and their patrons.
Food Collection for the St. Paul’s Food Cupboard in Valley Cottage
September 30-October 14
Help the Food Cupboard create Thanksgiving food baskets for families by donating holiday food items like boxed stuffing mix, instant mashed potatoes, canned yams/sweet potatoes, and canned vegetables. Other donations needed include: cereal, oatmeal, pasta, boxed macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, dry beans, rice, canned meats, canned fruit, and cooking oil.
Donations of non-perishable, non-expired items can be placed in the collection box by the Circulation Desk.
Give a Kid a Book
Between October 1 and November 1
The Children's Room will collect new, unused books for the Library Association of Rockland County's Youth Services. Books will be given as gifts to children through local charities during the holidays
Battery Recycling Collection
October 1-31
We’re collecting household batteries for recycling! Drop off your used, single-use AA, AAA, C, D, button cell, and 9-Volt batteries at our Circulation Desk. NO rechargeable or Lithium-ion batteries. For safe transport and storage, please tape the ends of 9-Volt batteries with clear tape.
Children's Clothing Swap
Sunday, October 13, 12-4pm
Do you have drawers of baby clothes, but your baby is now in Kindergarten? Did your child have a growth spurt over the summer and now nothing fits? Come find something new-to-you at our Children’s Clothing Swap!
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How it works:
Drop off your unwanted children’s clothing, in all sizes, from October 7-11.
We’ll be collecting children’s clothes, shoes, coats, winter wear and Halloween costumes. Clothing must be in good condition, clean, no odors, rips, holes or stains.
Items will be sorted by size and category.
Return on Sunday, October 13, 12pm-4pm,
to “shop” for free for what your family needs. We’ll have fun activities to entertain children while you shop.
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You do not need to donate something to take something.