Wash and learn: Laundromat Libraries expand to Beverly
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BEVERLY -- A second Laundromat Library has been established in Washington County in Beverly following the successful launch of the program in Marietta by the Marietta Community Foundation
A program the foundation, Laundromat Laundries gets more books into children's hands by establishing small libraries where children can take or borrow from laundromats in the county.
"Every book borrowed at our Laundromat Libraries is a step toward a brighter future," said Heather Allender, president and CEO of the foundation. "We're thrilled to bring this opportunity to the families of Beverly, Ohio, and nurture a love of reading throughout Washington County, one spin cycle at a time."
The Beverly Laundromat Library is at KBI Laundry, 505 Ullman St. The first was located at Old Town Express Laundry at 704 Pike St., Marietta.
Books for each library were supplied by The UPS Store Marietta. Each year, the store uses donations received for the Tots for Tots Literacy Program to purchase hundreds of scholastic books for local distribution.
The book-gifting partnership between The UPS Store Marietta and the foundation began in 2021.
Laundromats in Washington County willing to host a library are encouraged to contact the foundation at 740-373-3286 or email heather@mcfohio.org. The foundation hopes to expand the program to reach every part of the County.
The foundation's allocations to charities since its creation in 1974 exceeds $27 Million. It manages more than 350 funds.