
October 2021
The Levittown Public Library will participate in the Great Give Back during the month of October. The mission of the Great Give Back is to provide opportunities for the patrons of the Public Libraries of New York State to participate in meaningful service-oriented experiences. Contributions to one or more of the following campaigns will be greatly appreciated.
Separate bins will be located inside the library’s main entrance as well as in each of the departments as listed.
Birthday Wishes
Will be hosting a toy drive to benefit Birthday Wishes, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides birthday parties for children ages 1-18 years who are staying in domestic violence safe shelters, hotels, and scattered sites.
They are collecting the following items: Crayons, children’s coloring books, adult coloring books, gel pens, headphones, board games for teens (ages 12+), new popular books for children and teens.
No wrapped gifts, please.
Donations may be left inside the library’s main entrance as well as:
The Children’s, Media and the Young Adult Departments.
For more information about this organizations, please visit: https://birthdaywishes.org/
Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation
Will be collecting new/unopened products for Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation.
Suggested donations: dog or cat food, dog or cat treats (no rawhide), toys (no rawhide), leashes, and paper towels. At this time, the shelter does not need: blankets, towels, collars, or anything rawhide.
Donations may be left inside the library’s main entrance as well as:
The Circulation Department.
For more information about this organization, please visit: https://lasthopeanimalrescue.org/
Mary Brennan INN
Will be collecting travel size toiletries for the Mary Brennan INN, a not-for-profit organization that provides the largest soup kitchen on Long Island, emergency shelters, long-term housing, and more.
Suggested donations: toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, disposable razors, shaving cream, hair brushes and combs, mouthwash, shampoo and conditioner, soap, lip balm, tissues, new washcloths and hand towels, and new socks.
Donations may be left inside the library’s main entrance as well as:
The Reference Department.
For more information about this organization, please visit: https://the-inn.org/