Northbrook Woman's Club Partners with Bernie's Book Bank for a Community Book Drive

Northbrook, IL — The Northbrook Woman's Club (NWC), in partnership with the Northbrook Farmers Market and Bernie's Book Bank, is proud to host a community-wide children's book drive on Wednesday, August 26, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Northbrook Farmers Market.

Community members are invited to donate new or gently used children's books for readers from birth through sixth grade. Every donated book will help Bernie's Book Bank provide quality books to children throughout the Chicagoland area, fostering literacy and inspiring a lifelong love of reading.

During the event, the Northbrook Woman's Club will also host a membership and information table where visitors can learn more about the organization's commitment to service, philanthropy, and community engagement while supporting this important literacy initiative.

"Books have the power to open doors, spark imagination, and change the trajectory of a child's life," said Missy Devries, Northbrook Woman’s Club President. "We're honored to partner with Bernie's Book Bank to make it easy for our neighbors to give back. Every book donated is an investment in a child's future, and we hope our community will join us in helping ensure every child has the opportunity to discover the joy of reading."

The Northbrook Women's Club encourages residents to stop by the Farmers Market, donate a book, and learn more about how local organizations can work together to strengthen the community through literacy and service.

The Northbrook Woman's Club has a long tradition of investing in the community through philanthropy and volunteer service. Since its founding, the Foundation has contributed more than $1.5 million in grants and scholarships while members donate thousands of volunteer hours to organizations that strengthen the North Shore and greater Chicagoland community.

In addition to supporting Bernie's Book Bank, the Northbrook Woman's Club partners with many other local organizations participating in hands-on service projects such as Adopt-A-Highway cleanups, collecting essential items for women's shelters, sewing dresses through Little Dresses for Africa, providing essentials for local food pantries and creating blankets for local animal shelters through the Fleece for Furry Friends project.

For more information about the Northbrook Woman's Club and the August 26th book drive, visit Northbrook Woman's Club - Home, the Club's social media channels or stop by the Northbrook Farmers Market during the event.

Community Book Drive Details

What: Bernie's Book Bank Community Book Drive
Hosted by: Northbrook Women's Club Foundation (NWCF)
When: Wednesday, August 26, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Where: Northbrook Farmers Market
Donations Accepted: New or gently used children's books for ages birth through sixth grade

About the Northbrook Woman’s Club/Foundation

Founded in 1955, the Northbrook Woman's Club and its charitable Foundation have invested in the North Shore community through philanthropy, volunteerism, and service. Together, they have awarded more than $1.5 million in college scholarships and grants to local nonprofit organizations. Club members contribute more than 1,000 volunteer hours each year, leading and supporting more than a dozen community service projects that address local needs and improve the quality of life throughout the community.