Central Coast Council Libraries, in partnership with Coast Shelter, are bringing brand new books into the lives of families spending time in temporary accommodation on the Central Coast over Christmas.

Finishing on Friday 9 December, this is the last call for residents to give the gift of a brand new book to those in need this holiday season.

All Central Coast Council Libraries act as collection points so gift books can be taken to branches located at: Bateau Bay, Erina, Gosford, Kariong, Kincumber, Lake Haven, The Entrance, Toukley, Tuggerah, Umina Beach and Woy Woy.

All genres are welcome including children’s books, lifestyle, young adult and adult fiction. Last year over 300 books were collected, a record this year’s appeal is hoping to exceed.

Coast Shelter is a not-for-profit charity organisation that provides accommodation and support programs for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. It has been operating for over 20 years and provides accommodation to more than 150 men, women, families and youth every night.

Coast Shelter runs ten separate programs that work together to achieve its mission of ending homelessness on the Central Coast.

For all enquiries on the Christmas Book Drive contact Central Coast Council Libraries on 4304 7500.