NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release:  November 22, 2005
Contact:  Sam Gnuse, Altamont Public Library Board President
Subject: “Books for the Library” Tree fundraiser at Altamont Public Library

Starting Friday, November 25, the Altamont Public Library will begin a new “Books for the Library” Tree fundraiser.  Beginning the day after Thanksgiving, the Library will have book ornaments for placement on the library’s tree.  These ornaments will available for each donation made to the library’s “Books for the Library” Tree fundraiser.  The ornaments will then be placed on the tree throughout the holiday season.  Donations of $1.00 or more will earn an ornament that can be personalized.     

This new fundraiser, just one of several this holiday season, will assist the library in purchasing new books throughout the coming year. 

For more information on the Altamont Public Library call 618-483-5457 or go to www.altamontpubliclibrary.com.