DENMARK, Tenn. (WBBJ) – Denmark Elementary is getting a big boost for its library, thanks to Books‑A‑Million customers.
From July 19 through August 16, shoppers at Books‑A‑Million could buy and donate books to help build the school’s collection. Librarian, Mrs. Lester, picked up those donations Wednesday at the campus on Denmark Jackson Road.
Denmark Elementary gets $5,000 in books.(Gray News)
Books‑A‑Million stores across the country run similar drives helping local schools stock their shelves and helping students discover the joy of reading
“They are gonna be so excited. The group that came in this morning and saw them got so excited. They started pointing out stuff that they were already looking forward to getting,” said Lester.
The book drive collected around 393 items, worth over $5,000.
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