Books & Ice Cream for Make a Difference Day

Altrusa International of Hermiston, Oregon has placed three Little Free Libraries in our community. We celebrated Make a Difference Day on October 24 at all three sites with a book and ice cream give away. We used children’s and young adult books from our existing inventory, and also received a generous donation of gently used books from the Friends of the Hermiston Library. The ice cream bars were donated by Meadow Gold. Our teams were at the libraries from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Twelve members participated, and supplied tables for the books and coolers for the ice cream. The children choosing books were asked to wear a mask. At one site, families could simply park at the curb, and we delivered to the vehicle.
The event was publicized in the newspaper, the radio station and on Facebook. If we repeat the event, we will have posters at nearby intersections so families can find us more easily.
Sue Daggett, Literacy Chairman
donsuedaggett@charter.net