As the daughter of a former librarian, I was upset to hear that the Wake County Public Library System has cut the budget for children's books by 12 percent this year. But I applaud Quail Ridge Books and the Raleigh Rotary Club, who are stepping up to try to help fill the budget gap.
Starting today and running through Sept. 27, Quail Ridge Books on Wade Avenue in Raleigh is hosting a book drive. Shoppers may visit the store or call 919-828-1588 to purchase books on the library's approved reading list. You may also shop online at quailridgebooks.com. The store is offering a 21 percent discount on all titles that are on the library's list. You may also make a monetary donation to the cause that will be used to purchase more books.
Re: Buy a book for a good cause...
I'm sorry to hear the library's budget was cut. One thing I absolutely love about Wake County is how wonderful the libraries are. It's such a luxury for me (and my daughter!) to walk into the library and find hundreds of current, interesting books available, all backed up by an amazingly effective reserve system. I'm glad to hear there's a way I can help keep it as great as it's been so far.