Video: Local Non-Profits Collecting Unwanted Books

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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) — Some local non-profit groups are encouraging residents to pick up a book.

The ‘United We Read’ project is back for a third year.

The United Way of North Central Mississippi, Starkville Kiwanis Club and Starkville Public Library are promoting reading and literacy in four area counties.

From March 21 through April 2, the groups will be collecting slightly used fiction or nonfiction books to be redistributed at a book giveaway event next month.

“I’m a very competitive person,” said Angela Baker, United We Read chairperson. “Last year they obtained 1,000 books. My goal is 1,500 books, and I think we can achieve that goal.”

“The Great United We Read Book Giveaway” event will be held April 9 at the Starkville Sportsplex from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Collection bins for book donations will be placed at the following locations:
· The Greater Starkville Development Partnership offices on Main Street.
· Cadence Bank on University Drive.
· Renasant Bank on Highway 12 West.
· The Oktibbeha County Co-op on Pollard Road.
· Starkville Sportsplex on Lynn Lane.
· The Book Mart & Café on Main Street.
· The Sitel Call Center on Research Boulevard.
· Mitchell Memorial Library on the Mississippi State University campus.
· Barnes & Noble on the MSU campus.
· Starkville Properties on Russell Street.