A toy drive at San Bernardino County libraries is underway until Dec. 9, officials said.
The theme for the toy drive is a “Celebration of Giving.” The effort is a partnership with Children’s Fund to collect toys at 28 library branches.
Officials encouraged community members to donate new, unwrapped toys at the library locations. All donations will directly support the fund’s annual drive that provides holiday gifts to children and youth throughout the county.
“Our libraries are places where the community comes together, and this partnership is a wonderful way to share kindness and generosity during the holidays,” San Bernardino County Librarian Melanie Orosco said in a statement. “Every toy collected represents more than just a gift — it’s a reminder to a child that they are valued and cared for by their community.”
In lieu of donating actual toys, other ways to support the toy drive are shopping from the Children’s Fund’s Amazon Wishlists for children ages 6-8 and teens and by making a monetary donation directly through the fund’s website.
Those who prefer to ship gifts directly from the Amazon Wishlists, the donated Wishlist items may be mailed to Children’s Fund, 348 W. Hospitality Lane, #110, San Bernardino, CA 92408.
“These options provide an easy way for residents to contribute from anywhere, while ensuring children receive meaningful gifts during this season of giving,” according to the county.
Children’s Fund’s Celebration of Giving program serves thousands of local children who are experiencing poverty, homelessness, abuse, neglect or are in foster care.
Officials said that “each toy collected helps ensure every child receives something special during the holiday season.”
The 28 participating library branches are located throughout the county’s High Desert, Mountain and Valley regions. A full list of participating branches is available on the library website.
The drive began Nov. 21.
More information about the library system is at library.sbcounty.gov or available by calling call 909-387-2220 and following on Facebook or Instagram.
The San Bernardino County Library system has 32 branches.
The Children’s Fund was founded in 1986 and works with public agencies, nonprofits and community members to provide critical resources, including the annual Celebration of Giving toy drive that serves thousands of children each holiday season.
