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During a launch event on November 26 at Central Library, Indianapolis First Lady Stephanie Hogsett, Sondhi Solutions representative Lindsay Szostak, and IndyPL CEO Jackie Nytes donated the first books of the campaign into the "Jingle Books" receiving box, helping to ensure that every child receives a book as a gift during the holiday.
'Tis the season for giving and a special project, called Jingle Books, encourages the gift of reading.
Melanie Wissel with the Indianapolis Public Library says anyone can donate a children’s book at any library branch through Dec. 22, or pick out a donated book to bring home.
“Kids and families can come in, groups can come in anytime and have fun. It’s kind of like a treasure chest box full of books," Wissel says. "They can sort through and look through and pick out a book that looks good to them.”
Free gift wrapping stations will be provided at most sites.
This will be the fifth year for the program. In its first four years, Jingle Books has provided nearly 4,000 books for local children.
Jingle Books 2018 is a project of The Indianapolis Public Library, the Office of Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, and Sondhi Solutions.
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