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TOTAL BOOKS DISTRIBUTED BY COPS 'N' KIDS

452,265 books have been distributed to kids throughout the Lehigh Valley.

DONATE BOOKS

To spread the joy of learning and reading, new or gently used books may be donated to Cops ‘n’ Kids. In many cases, these books are the first that the children have to keep as their own.

• Check your bookshelves for children’s books you might like to donate.
• Pick up a few books that you know a child might like from flea markets or yard sales.
• Purchase an extra book or two for a child as you shop.
• Organize a book drive. A book drive is a great way to collect books for Cops ‘n’ Kids.

Guidelines for your Cops 'n' Kids Book Drivearted.

Drop-off sites for books:

• PSEA (Pennsylvania State Education Association) Eastern Region Office, 4950 Medical Center Circle, Allentown
• Lehigh Valley Educators Credit Union, 3720 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown or 4031 Independence Drive, Schnecksville
• Bethlehem City Hall, 10 East Church Street, Bethlehem
• Northampton Community College Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 East Third Street, Bethlehem
• Northampton Area Food Bank, 1601 Canal Street, Northampton

VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are a critical part of Cops 'n' Kids. Our volunteers share a willingness to make a commitment to the future by giving the children of our community access to books and the knowledge, inspiration, and hope that books can bring.

Volunteers serve in one or more of the following ways:

• Pick up/deliver books.
• Sort and label books.
• Monitor the Cops ‘n’ Kids Reading Room.
• Read to children.
• Participate in programs/events for children and families.
• Coordinate community book drives.

Call 610-861-7561 if you would like to volunteer at any of the following events.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Penn State Lehigh Valley Community Service Fair
1 – 2 pm
Information booth re: Cops ‘n’ Kids

Saturday, September 10, 2011
Downtown Bethlehem Association community-wide Vegfest Celebration
Noon – 5 pm
Book distribution event

Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Lincoln Elementary of Bethlehem
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Bed, book and beyond literacy event — children will be encouraged to wear pajamas to this imaginative event.
Book distribution/book reading event to encourage family reading

Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Iron Pigs Suites–n-Treats Halloween event for children with disabilities
6 – 8 pm
Book distribution event

Saturday, October 29, 2011
Davinci Science Expo
11 am – 2 pm
Community-wide celebration for the children of the Lehigh Valley
Book distribution event

Volunteer Spotlight

Cops 'n' Kids Volunteer Application

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