Charity du jour

Ahhh, there's nothing like exploring a well-stocked library. Just being among so many books seems to make you smarter. You can ensure your local public or school library has funds to operate and offer special programs by supporting the American Library Association. It's mission is “to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.” Read about ways to donate. Financials from the charity info source JustGive.org show the ALA spends 88 percent of tax-deductible contributions on services.