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Aurora Nonprofit Looks To Fill Little Free Libraries Using Book Drive

Fox Valley United Way is hosting a book drive to ensure local children have access to books.

​Fox Valley United Way is hosting a book drive in June to collect children's and young adult books for its little free libraries.
​Fox Valley United Way is hosting a book drive in June to collect children's and young adult books for its little free libraries. (Ashley Ludwig/Patch)

AURORA, IL — An Aurora-based nonprofit is hosting a month-long book drive to stock little free libraries in the area.

Fox Valley United Way's drive will last through the month of June.

"Reading helps build a strong foundation for lifelong learning," reads an alert from the Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce. "Help us stock our little free libraries so all local children can have access to books."

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Locals can drop off new and gently used children's and young adult books at the nonprofit's headquarters, 44 E. Galena Boulevard. Organizers are also making a special request for donations of bilingual books.

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