Here we go again. Library Director Mary Markwalter of the Mason City IA Public Library said Wednesday some library books were tossed into a Dumpster by mistake — but most of the discarded items were part of the normal “weeding out” process.
She was talking about the discovery Tuesday of dozens of books that had been thrown into a dumpster at the Madison Early Childhood Center — the temporary quarters of the library’s archives.
The discarded items included city directories and books published fairly recently.
“I know it’s hard for the public to understand, but all libraries go through weeding-out periods, and, when you’re moving, that’s a good time to do it,” she said.
The library has been in temporary quarters for a year but will re-open in October. The moving process is under way now.
“Normally, we find a home for the books or put them in a public place for sale or to give away,” said Markwalter. “We did that when we were moving things out of the old library. But we have no place to do it now.” Full story here.
Donated Books for Boys and Girls Club, Mount Olive, MS
My nephew, Royce is working on his Boy Scout Project in order to earn his Eagle Scout Honor. His project is setting up a library for the Boys and Girls Club in Mount Olive, MS. We are in need of discarded or donated books for elementary, middle and high school students to house in this library. Would you steer me in the correct direction for collecting books that have been discarded, but are in relatively good condition for the library?
Thanks for your consideration in this project.
Sandra Parks
138 St. James Rd.
Mount Olive,MS
601-797-9287