Volunteers sort, sticker and package books for distribution to the 75,000 atrisk children that we serve. Easy dropoff at bernies book bank 917 north shore dr. As an essential service to the community, were still hard at work during the covid19 pandemic distributing books to the children who need us most. Bernies book bank is one of 25 organizations receiving a grant from libertyville sunrise rotary club to support the work that bernies book bank does to help. The club, located in ivanhoe, illinois, just west of libertyville, has a rich. Bernies book bank distributes books to atrisk children all across chicagoland. Many excellent local organizations needs volunteers.
Bernies book bank names new ceo lake forestlake bluff, il darrin utynek, former ceo of the american red cross, will take over may 21 at the lake bluffbased nonprofit. Bernie s book bank nonprofit organization management lake bluff, illinois 1,145 followers our mission is to increase book ownership among underserved children throughout chicagoland. Its fun, easy, not messy or physically taxing and very rewarding. Fee s office is now a partner in the nonprofit bernie s book drop network. Dec 10, 2019 employees from libertyvillebased technology company mbx systems volunteered their time on dec. Simply enter your zip code below and locate the book drop site nearest you. Locations in southeast iowa including libertyville, fairfield, eldon, keosauqua and keota. Bernies book bank and international keynote speaker, ryan avery, are teaming up to attempt a new guinness world record for the largest book pyramid on july 27, 2018.
Jan 11, 2016 the new headquarters features a large book processing center, flexible event and exhibit space and room for 125 volunteers per session. Fees office is now a partner in the nonprofit bernies book drop network. Local charity for children about bernies book bank. Jul 19, 2018 bernie s book bank and international keynote speaker, ryan avery, are teaming up to attempt a new guinness world record for the largest book pyramid on july 27, 2018. Wisma partners with bernies book bank libertyville, il patch. The tortoise supper club in river north is helping you help bernies book bank with some special cocktails. Bernies book bank empowers underserved children to read their way to a better life. Bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes quality new and gently used childrens books to significantly increase book ownership among underserved. Bernies book bank distributes books at back of the yards.
For more information about bernies book bank, visit submitted by bernies book bank. The last weekend in may we volunteered at bernies book bank to drop off donated books and to sort books. May 17, 2018 bernie s book bank names new ceo lake forestlake bluff, il darrin utynek, former ceo of the american red cross, will take over may 21 at the lake bluffbased nonprofit. Quality books for underserved children bernies book bank.
To more than,000 atrisk chicagoland children, bernies book bank currently delivers 12 ageappropriate. Bernies book bank bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes 12 books per year to 275,000 underserved children throughout chicagoland. We have tried to provide direct links to information about volunteering at each of these organizations. The event was part of cpls rahms readers summer learning challenge. Click to view more information and mundelein, libertyville property listings. Mbx cares volunteers at bernies book bank daily herald. Mbx cares volunteers at bernies book bank mbx systems. Other volunteer opportunities des plaines public library. Anyone who has childrens books can drop them off and bernies book bank will see that they reach the hands of children who need them.
May 16, 2018 bernies book bank delivers twelve quality books per year to atrisk children. Bernies book bank collects, processes and distributes quality new and gently used childrens books to significantly increase book ownership among. Drop off new and gently used childrens books to help chicago children read their way to a better life. Community banking for business, ag and personal banking. To more than,000 atrisk chicagoland children, bernies book bank currently delivers 12 ageappropriate, quality books each year from birth through sixth grade. Bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes quality new and gently used childrens books to significantly increase book ownership among atrisk infants, toddlers and schoolage children throughout chicagoland. Anyone who has children s books can drop them off and bernie s book bank will see that they reach the hands of children who need them. Donate books, volunteer and invest to increase book ownership among.
Uncover why bernies book bank is the best company for you. The new headquarters features a large book processing center, flexible event and exhibit space and room for 125 volunteers per session. Other volunteer opportunities opportunities in the community. Reading is the single most important skill a child needs to learn.
On wednesday, august 3, bernies book bank, with assistance from hyatt thrive, distributed over 3,900 books to children at back of the yards branch. New and gently used childrens books birth6th grade reading level can be. The event was part of cpl s rahm s readers summer learning challenge. Guided by the belief that reading is a vital way for children to change their lives for the better, they deliver quality books to atrisk youth from birth through sixth grade. Bernies book bank to attempt world record for largest book. Bernies book bank delivers twelve quality books per year to atrisk children. As a longtime supporter of bernie s book bank, were proud to highlight our partnership and bring awareness to this organization. Booking your event at bernies book bank helps children across chicagoland receive books to call their own. Reading it touched our hearts and made us so happy that we are apart of this great cause to put a book in every childs hands. Donate your new and gently used childrens books for children ages birth through sixth grade at bernies book.
Aleckson insurance agency organizes childrens book drive for. Each child who attended the event chose 12 free books to take home courtesy of bernies book bank. Bernies book bank facilitates the collection, processing and redistribution of new and gently used childrens books to increase book ownership. We have been partners with bernies book bank since 2010 and part of our proceeds from all the restoration jobs we work support their mission. With bernies leading our community in change, we can all work together to support our kids and give them the foundation they need to lead a successful life. Aleckson insurance agency is hosting a children s book drive to benefit bernie s book bank from february 3 to march 2. Family social action bernies book bank makom solel lakeside. Bernies book bank volunteer opportunities volunteermatch. Bernies book bank is the leading provider of quality books to atrisk. Bernies book bank nonprofit organization management lake bluff, illinois 1,145 followers our mission is to increase book ownership among underserved children throughout chicagoland. Read 7323 bernie s book bank is a registered 501c3 organization. Bernies book bank is the leading provider of quality childrens books in the chicagoland area. Each child who attended the event chose 12 free books to take home courtesy of bernie s book bank. The club, located in ivanhoe, illinois, just west of libertyville, has a rich legacy dating back to 1949.
Bernies book bank offers volunteers dropin and scheduled group sessions monday through saturday, weekly. Cant make it to ravinia but would like to donate childrens books. Bernies book bank is committed to providing free quality books to underserved children throughout chicagoland. Compare pay for popular roles and read about the teams worklife balance. Bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes quality new and gently used childrens books to significantly increase book ownership among.
Bernie s book bank bernie s book bank sources, processes and distributes 12 books per year to 275,000 underserved children throughout chicagoland. Book queens book club helps sort books at bernies book bank. Bernies book bank is one of 25 organizations receiving a grant from libertyville sunrise rotary club to support the work that bernies book bank does to help children in need. Find out what works well at bernies book bank from the people who know best.
As a longtime supporter of bernies book bank, were proud to highlight our partnership and bring awareness to this organization. Book queens book club helps sort books at bernies book bank in lake forest. Aleckson insurance agency is hosting a childrens book drive to benefit bernies book bank from february 3 to march 2. New and gently used children s books birth6th grade reading level can be. Trooptrack is not affiliated with or endorsed by boy scouts of america, girl scouts of the usa, baden powell service association, trail life u. Oct 07, 2011 if you want to donate books to bernie s book bank, simply visit, 528 n. If you want to donate books to bernies book bank, simply visit, 528 n. Bernies book bank names new ceo lake forest, il patch. Bernies book bank 28101 n ballard dr, lake forest, il 60045. Suzys swirl is all about being involved in the community whether showing our support at an event, hosting a fundraising night or making a donation we want to support others in making a difference. Bernie s book bank is one of 25 organizations receiving a grant from libertyville sunrise rotary club to support the work that bernie s book bank does to help children in need. Aug 23, 2016 on wednesday, august 3, bernie s book bank, with assistance from hyatt thrive, distributed over 3,900 books to children at back of the yards branch.
Bring your family, friends, and coworkers and volunteer at bernies book bank. Bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes quality new and gently used childrens books to significantly increase book ownership among under served. Get the inside scoop on jobs, salaries, top office locations, and ceo insights. This is the third year the goddard school has hosted a book drive to benefit bernies book bank, with the donations now totaling 105,838 books the largest donation the charity has ever received. Donate your new and gently used childrens books for children ages birth through sixth grade at bernie s book bank or one of our book drop locations throughout chicagoland. Looking for volunteer opportunities to help children in chicagoland.
Bernie s book bank distributes books to atrisk children all across chicagoland. Our current mural celebrates the importance of literacyespecially financial literacyand highlights a great local organization working to encourage reading and education. Employees from libertyvillebased technology company mbx systems volunteered their time on dec. Our modern venue features an industrialchic design with lofty ceilings, glass barn doors, and charming childrens book displays. Jillian webb is a realtor with century 21 affiliated in mundelein, il. After a long and winding search, i have officially begun the next chapter of my life as the new event manager at bernies book bank in lake bluff if youre not familiar with bernies book bank. United services by permaco partners with bernies book bank. Located across from wrigley field on clark and waveland bernies invites a lively atmosphere for cubs fans to meet with friends and family before and after home games and events. Bernie s book bank sources, processes and distributes quality new and gently used children s books to significantly increase book ownership among atrisk infants, toddlers and schoolage children throughout chicagoland. Bernie s book bank of a unique and impactful partnership formed with ivanhoe club. They recently received a thank you letter pictured below from a little girl, guadalupe. Bernies book bank of a unique and impactful partnership formed with ivanhoe club. The longterm impact books make on children leads them to countless opportunities and open doors. Children receive 12 books per year, for 12 years, fostering the opportunity to create a lifelong love of reading.
162 521 414 71 1291 746 493 1292 590 1264 525 131 961 220 163 1509 1076 602 1325 1490 551 1003 1183 312 844 876 1044 1058 361 487 277 1206 1184 411 975 1021 1470 1229 1372 244 410 321 625