Manchester Library collecting school supplies for local students

submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library

As part of the Manchester District Library’s continual support of our community’s education and literacy, we will once again be collecting school supplies for Manchester Community School District students during the month of August. As in past years, all donated supplies will be distributed to teachers for use in their classrooms. Please bring your donations of pens/pencils, crayons, erasers, notebooks, 2-pocket folders, tissues and other supplies to the library front desk.

The library staff thanks you for your generous support of our community’s students.

Recommended 2018 School supplies:
Pencils (#2)
Spiral bound notebooks (wide rule)
2-Pocket folders (with or without center fasteners)
Colored pencils
Crayons
Erasers
Glue sticks
Washable Markers
Pencil sharpeners
Pencil cases
Tissues
Hand sanitizer
Sticky notes
Baby Wipes
Ziplock Baggies (sandwich and/or gallon sizes)
Non-latex bandages

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.