Drive Ends September 24!

Posted by on Sep 22, 2010 in 2010 Book Drive, Featured | Comments Off Look what you did! We only have a few days left in this year’s Dewey Drive! Have you had a chance to send some books or dollars over to Baltimore? Don’t miss out on the fun! If you haven’t seen the good you’ve been doing, take a look at the VLP’s flickr page dedicated to Dewey. Their circulation desk is quickly getting filled with donations (they had over 100...
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All Right! Pamie’s Mom Rocks Out for DeweyDonationSystem.org

Posted by on Sep 17, 2010 in 2010 Book Drive, Featured | 20 comments Pamie’s mom threw down a challenge — and the generous donors of the Dewey Donation System answered. Thanks to everyone who donated their time, money, effort and tweets to make this moment possible. Pamie’s Mom issued the following statement: “Oh, I really don’t know what to say other than thank you for everything, and thanks for supporting Pamie. Lots of kids are...
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Woo-Hoo! RockMom Goal Reached!

Posted by on Sep 17, 2010 in 2010 Book Drive | Comments Off You hit the Pamie’s Mom Challenge with days to spare! We’re working behind the scenes (read: waiting for Dave to wake up) to post the video, which is on deck and ready to go. Should be any minute now! … annnnny minute now. … hmm. In the meantime: how about donating some books? Oh, you already did that? Well, thank you. Do you know someone who hasn’t? Maybe you...
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Don’t Let Mom Down

Posted by on Sep 14, 2010 in 2010 Book Drive | 12 comments So Pamie’s Mom has thrown down a challenge. If we raise 600 books and $3000 dollars for the Village Learning Place by Monday, September 20th, she will allow Pamie to post video of her singing Beatles Rock Band. Some facts: 1. It is the first time Pamie’s Mom has ever tried Rock Band. 2. It is definitely after one glass of wine, but might be two. 2a. Pamie’s mom rarely...
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Attention librarians! Money!

Posted by on Apr 30, 2010 in Going In Circles Drive | 2 comments Special thanks to Susan, who sent Dewey this link to an application for a $500 minigrant for public schools and libraries.
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Librarian Letter Alert!

Posted by on Apr 25, 2010 in Going In Circles Drive | 1 comment Pam, This is Kat from the Benton Harbor Public Library writing to thank you so much for the wonderful donations that we have received because of your site! The books have been arriving, and they are much appreciated. Most of the books will be put into the collection, and a few will be given to teens during the summer reading program. Because of the donations the library will able to offer...
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An update from the Children’s Institute

Posted by on Apr 22, 2010 in 2008 Book Drive | Comments Off Hi Pam, I’ve donated three books to the Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. I wanted to “pay it forward” as we were one of the lucky recipients of your charity in 2008! Just a little update: Children’s Institute’s library is still going strong and we have a thriving program despite our small space. Last year we started a summer reading program “Camp Read-a-lot” that drew...
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225 Books Heading Toward Libraries in Need!

Posted by on Apr 20, 2010 in Going In Circles Drive | Comments Off I can’t wait for the librarians to start receiving their books. Should be right around now. The latest donation: — Hey Pam! Here’s what I sent: Unwind (from their wishlist and a book I found compelling and spooky!) And to round things out: Feed The Compound The Forest of Hands and Teeth The Family Tree The Golden Compass Beauty Graceling Yay for the 3-for-4 promotion at Amazon...
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Oh, my gosh!

Posted by on Apr 19, 2010 in Going In Circles Drive | 3 comments Over two hundred donations! This is so very exciting. One week, two hundred and six books. Dewey would be clapping for you, but he has no hands. …He has to read with his heart. (And audiobooks!) Winners from the weekend are: Michelle Frits Tamara Blaich Yay! 200 books! Did you give? Do you still want to? YOU CAN!
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Down and Dewey — Michigan is for Book Lovers

Posted by on Apr 17, 2010 in Going In Circles Drive | 12 comments Sorry for the delay; yesterday was a little hectic, and with this bum knee it takes me twice as long to accomplish something. And you guys accomplished something, too, with 156 donations and counting. Thank you! It’s still National Library Week, so let’s go help: Benton Harbor Public Library Children’s Department: Benton Harbor, Michigan Benton Harbor is one of the poorest...
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