Sharing the Joy of Reading with the African ChildWho we are | Director's Letter | Approach | News | Nima Centre | You can help | Publications | Contact When making a contribution to the OCLF,
please consider the following:Materials Needed:
- Illustrated children’s books with an emphasis on easy-to-read books, fairy tales and nursery rhymes
- Board books for young children
- Series books for young adults, e.g., Babysitter’s Club, Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys and Sweet Valley High
- Illustrated non-fiction for children to age 12
- New Dictionaries, Thesauruses and Atlases
- No magazines
Physical Condition:
Books should be new or barely used. We cannot accept books that are soiled or defaced in any way. Recommendations have been made because of the high costs involved in shipping books. It is important that we send books that are meaningful and culturally appropriate.
Delivery:
All books should be mailed or delivered to:
Osu Children's Library Fund
188 Montrose St.
Winnipeg, MB Canada R3M 3M7For books collected in Calgary, they should be mailed or delivered to:
Bonnie Gailfus
49 Panorama Hills Park NW
Calgary, AB T#K 4N5
Telephone: 403-226-3907
Tax receipts will be issued to Canadian donors for the cost of shipping if the total exceeds $15. Unfortunately, we are not able to issue tax receipts for book purchases unless prior arrangements are made. Thank you.
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