County kids' book drive under way

The Monmouth County Library launched its annual Books for Kids book donation drive Nov. 1.

Books for preschoolers through age 14 will be accepted through Dec. 1 at any county library branch. The books will be distributed to local charities and community agencies that serve children with limited access to books.

Books for Kids is a statewide program sponsored by the New Jersey Library Association's Children's Services Section. Each year, with the help of over 200 libraries, thousands of books are distributed to children across the state. For more information, call 732-431-7226.