Toys for Tots and a Mitten Tree

The Center Moriches Library will be once again hosting a Toys for Tots drop-off area as well as a Mitten Tree this holiday season.

Toys for Tots 

The Center Moriches Library will be hosting the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Look for the donation box in the entrance hallway beginning on Friday, Nov. 4. Those interested can place their donations of new, unwrapped toys to help make a child’s holiday a little brighter. The library will accept donations until Monday, Dec. 19. The Marine Toys for Tots programs bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s disadvantaged children. To date, they have distributed 652 million toys to 291 million deserving children. Visit the Toys for Tots website to learn all the ways you can give: http://www.toysfortots.org.

 Mitten Tree 

Starting this month through December, the Center Moriches Library will be displaying their annual Mitten Tree. The tree will be up to help collect new mittens, scarfs and hats for those in need. 

“These are wonderful opportunities to help people who are struggling to provide during the cold winter months and holiday season,” said library director Marcie Litjens, noting the success of it each year.

The tree will be located near the brick column by the Adult Reference Desk to place donations. The library will begin decorating the tree on Monday, Nov. 27 and will accept donations until Friday, Dec. 22.

Teens who bring in donations should stop by the Teen Department to receive an hour of community service.