As in prior years, the library has trees decorated with special paper ornaments that contain the wishes of children in need. The Angel Trees, to benefit the Salvation Army, contain the child's first name, age, clothing size and a wish list of toys. Just take an ornament, buy a gift and then bring that unwrapped item and the ornament to the Circulation Desk by Dec. 8.
Perhaps you have some slightly used toys that you would like to clear out before your kids get more gifts this holiday. The library also is accepting toys in good condition on behalf of St. Vincent DePaul's. These also can be dropped off at the Circulation Desk by Dec. 7 and will later be distributed to needy children in North Plainfield.
If books are more your thing, the library is collecting new books as part of the "Books for Kids" campaign. People can bring new books for infants through teens to the Children's Services Department of the library through December 8.
For more information, about the Angel Tree or use toy drive, contact the library's Circulation Desk at (908) 754-5554. For more information on the book drive, call the library's Youth Service Department at (908) 754-5554 ext 23 or stop by the Youth Services desk.
