BPL main branch taking donations for Red Hook Coney Island

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Starting Tuesday, November 6th, the Brooklyn Public Library book mobiles will perform triple duty: providing free children's books and charging stations in hard hit neighborhoods AND transporting much needed supplies. These bookmobiles will go to Red Hook: 7 Wolcott Street (in front of the BPL Red Hook Branch) and Coney Island: MCU Park (1904 Surf Avenue) from the hours of 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The following donated items will be accepted at the Grand Army Plaza Central Library Information Desk at least until the end of the week . The bookmobiles will get on the road each morening at 10am so drop off supplies no later than 9:45am. Here are the requested items:

Bottled Water

Non-Perishable Foods (baby formula, canned foods)

Flashlights

Batteries of all sizes

New blankets (comforters/sleeping bags)

New towels and wash cloths

New unopened packages of socks, thermals & underwear

Hygiene Products (baby wipes, diapers, & sanitary napkins)

Toiletries (deodorant, disposable wipes, razors, shaving cream soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, antibacterial hand sanitizer)

Contractor garbage bags & heavy-duty extension cords

Cleaning supplies (mops, brooms, wipes, sprays, gloves)

For more information, check the Brooklyn Public Library website at http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/hurricane.

Thank you for your generosity!