That’s It Fellas!

Posted by Glark on Sep 24, 2010 in 2010 Book Drive | Comments Off Thank you everyone for another successful Dewey Donation System book drive! You helped Dewey send 667 books and $3758 (doubled to $7516!) to The Village Learning Place in Baltimore. From Dewey, Pamie, David and the VLP we’re giving you all a big internet hug and a few e-high fives! If you couldn’t donate during our book drive there is no reason why you can’t still send a book...
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Drive Ends September 24!

Posted by Pamela Ribon on Sep 22, 2010 in 2010 Book Drive | 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 Glark on Sep 17, 2010 in 2010 Book Drive | 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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Don’t Let Mom Down

Posted by Pamela Ribon 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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The Books Have Landed

Posted by Glark on Sep 9, 2010 in 2010 Book Drive | 1 comment Look what has started to appear at the Village Learning Place! “The boxes of books that just came in the mail are taller than our...
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Welcome to the 2010 Book Drive

Posted by Glark on Sep 5, 2010 in 2010 Book Drive | Comments Off “I’m glad the VLP is in our neighborhood not just so my own kids can go there, but so all the children in the neighborhood can have an educational and safe place to go after school to read and learn.” - Jennifer Martin, Community Resident and early VLP Volunteer Good morning, Ballllltimooooore! Baltimore! Charm City! John Waters! Crab Cakes! Crippling Poverty! …no,...
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About Village Learning Place

Posted by Glark on Sep 4, 2010 in 2010 Book Drive | Comments Off Connect with the VLP: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Flickr The Village Learning Place (VLP) is a dynamic 501(c)3 nonprofit library, learning center, and community garden in the Charles Village neighborhood of Baltimore City. The VLP’s mission is to promote literacy, cultural awareness, and lifelong learning, offering free, high-quality educational, cultural, and outreach programs that are...
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How to Donate to the VLP

Posted by Glark on Sep 3, 2010 in 2010 Book Drive | 6 comments This year there’s so many ways to participate in the Dewey Donation System — matched cash donations, Amazon wishlist hollowing and independent bookstore tag teaming — it’s hard to pick which one will be the most fun! (Dewey’s suggestion? “Dew them all!”) DUDE! DOUBLE DOLLARS FOR DEWEY! In conjunction with the VLP’s 10th anniversary, a local...
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