AUGUSTA — Lithgow Public Library at 45 Winthrop St. will accept donations of wrapped toilet paper and macaroni and cheese (boxed or microwavable) during March to honor Mister Rogers’ birthday. Donations will benefit Bridging the Gap and the Augusta Food Bank.
March 20 is celebrated as Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day, in honor of Fred Rogers’ birthday. Rogers dedicated his life and career to helping children feel included, valued and respected. He left a legacy of helping children and their families believe “It’s a Beautiful Day in this Neighborhood.”
Donations may be brought to the Circulation or Youth Services desks during library hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday.
For more information about the library, visit lithgow.lib.me.us.
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