Fund drive for Jennings library

Jennings School Library is participating in a new online fundraising program called Funds4Books, and sponsored by Mackin Educational Resources, a school vendor located in Burnsville, Minn. District Librarian Jan Varnes said the company created the fundraising program in response to nationwide school budget cuts and the struggling economy.

The library has set a goal of $1,000 in the fund drive and to date has raised $160. To make a donation via a credit card, go to the funds website, http://www.funds4books.com, and log into the Jennings Library fundraising page, code e771.

Donations can also be made by sending a check to the Fund4Books at the Jennings Elementary/Junior High School.

Two years ago during automation of the library and Jennings, 1,000 books were removed because they were out-of-date or worn, Varnes said.