Thursday, 13 October 2022 14:42

Youth Helping Youth to Host Book Drive

Youth2 leader and book drive organizer, Riley. Youth2 leader and book drive organizer, Riley.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, October 22, Youth2– Youth Helping Youth will be hosting a Community Care PopUp -“Books for a Better World.” The Book Drive will take place at the 112 Spring Street in the parking lot. The drive will begin at 12 p.m. and continue until about 2 p.m., rain or shine.

The youth group are looking to collect teen and children's books surrounding themes of diversity, positive racial relations, peace/conflict resolution, community building, women's rights, LGBTQIA + rights, environmental action and banned or challenged books. Although, any children/teen books with positive messages are appreciated. For more information on the drive, or on Youth Helping Youth visit www.youthsquared.org or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/YouthSquared. 

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