Books To Benefit seeking used book donations

Posted on March 1, 2017
Jackie Langhoff
President Jackie Langhoff said they accept all kinds of books. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)

By Adam Studzinski

BLOOMINGTON – A local non-profit is seeking used book donations for its book sale in May.

Books To Benefit plans to donate proceeds to support STAR Adult Literacy and YouthBuild McLean County’s literacy programs. President Jackie Langhoff said the group accepts all kinds of books.

“We have a whole library set up when people come in for our books sale,” said Langhoff. “It’s categorized much like a Barnes & Noble, or any of those book stores, by genre, by author.”

Langhoff added their books range in price. Paperbacks are $.50 and hardbacks are $2.

“We also have a vintage selection and some premium books that are specially priced,” she said.

Books to Benefit accepts in person donations at 360 Wylie Dr. in Normal on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop boxes are also located at Wesley United Methodist Church at 502 E. Front St. in Bloomington and Y.W.C.A. at 1201 N. Hershey in Bloomington.

Adam Studzinski can be reached at [email protected].

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