Tweens Write Letters to Troops at Calvert Library

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact: Beverly Izzi

410-535-0291

 

 

Calvert Library recently hosted an event for Tweens to honor veterans called Letters to Troops. The evening focused on the importance of writing to men and women actively serving in the military.  Veteran Louie Cano shared his experiences with the students, particularly how as a 17 year old, receiving communication from home kept him going.  Community volunteer and military mom, Gail Black, shared her experiences in writing to her son and her role in supporting others who are far away from their families.  The fifteen tweens then had time to write their own letters to troops and draw pictures to be sent.    The following is a beautiful example written by a local tween.

 

Dear Hero,

First, I want to say thank you for serving.  I know I don’t know who you are but I know you are an amazing and wonderful person. I know you probably miss your family very much.  I live in Maryland. It is very cold here.  I’m 12 years old and I have one sister and she’s 6 and very crazy.  Some of my family members have served in the Navy.  And my mom’s friend had to serve overseas and we kept her kids for a year. I hope you get a lot more letters from other kids and when you get back home, I know your family will be very happy to see you.  Thank you for serving our country!

 

From Veteran’s Day 2013 to January 10, 2014, each branch of the Calvert Library will be accepting donations for our troops. We would greatly appreciate donations of the following travel size items:

 

shampoo

conditioner

liquid body soap- no scents                        

liquid face wash               

deodorant         

lip balm

toothbrushes

toothpaste        

dental floss

baby powder/Golds Bond powder

hand cream                       

Q-tips

nail clippers

fingernail files

small, thin packs of baby wipes

small packs of tissues

black, brown or blonde hair ties

 

On January 14, 2014, tweens (students in grades 5, 6, and 7) will come together again in Prince Frederick at 6:30pm for our “Packages & Pizza” event to pack the items collected and decorate boxes to be shipped overseas.  The January event is open to all Tweens.  If you weren't able to join us for the letter writing campaign, it's not too late to thank our military men and women.  Join us as we pack our donations for our troops and enjoy pizza with friends.

 

 

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Beverly Allyn Izzi

Youth Services Coordinator

 

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

410.535.0291/301.855.1862

Fax 410.535.3022