North Bellmore Library to Host Fall Blood Drive Saturday

The North Bellmore Public Library will host its Fall Blood Drive on Saturday. 

Library officials said that there is an emergency blood shortage and they urge the community to give back. 

Participants can sign up at the library or call (516) 785-6260 to make an appointment. Drop-ins are also welcome.

According to Long Island Blood Services, in order for participants to donate blood, they must meet the following requirements:

• Must bring an ID with a signature or photo
• Must be a minimum of 110 pounds
• Must be the ages of 16 to 76 (16 year olds must have parental permission and people over the age of 76 need a doctor’s note)
• Must eat well and drink fluids beforehand
• No tattoos in the past 12 months