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El Paso Libraries and Raising Cane's Team Up for Children's Book Drive

KVIA••Gabrielle Lopez
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In honor of National Library Week, El Paso Public Libraries and Raising Cane's are collaborating to host a children's book drive aimed at enhancing literacy in the community. The event will take place on April 23 from 4-7 p.m. at Raising Cane's located at 675 Sunland Park Drive. Participants are encouraged to donate books, which will be distributed during the upcoming Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros event on April 25 at Pavo Real Park. Additionally, attendees can register for library cards and explore a mobile library on-site, promoting access to reading materials for families in the region.

Key Details: • Book drive on April 23 from 4-7 p.m. at 675 Sunland Park Drive. • Donated books will be given out at the Día de los Niños event on April 25. • Library card registration and a mobile library will be available at the event.

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