If you're looking for a way to honor Read Across America Day that happened in the beginning of March, you should consider hosting a book drive. Whether you'd like to collect books for a specific organization or plan to donate them to a variety as needed, it's a great deal of fun and much easier than you probably think. That's especially true if you use Arlington Heights self storage as a staging ground. After all, there's only so much room in your home, and you will probably need to store the books before you can disburse them. With this in mind, the first step to hosting a book drive should be investigating Palatine storage facilities and renting a unit that suits your needs.
Start Publicizing Your Book Drive Now
The more people who participate in your book drive, the more books you will collect. It pays to start publicizing your event as early as possible. Thanks to the Internet, this is easier to do than ever. Social media in particular is a big help. You will need to find a place to hold your book drive, and it should be relatively close to the Arlington Heights, IL storage lockers you've rented for convenience. In fact, by renting a unit with plenty of space, you can even accept donations well after the event is over.
Keep Your Books Safe
After running a successful book drive, you'll need to bring the books to the Arlington Heights self storage unit you have selected. Pack them into fairly small cardboard boxes so they are easier to manage, but sort them into categories first so they will be easier to disperse later. Climate controlled Palatine storage facilities are ideal because books are susceptible to moisture, heat, humidity and other elements. While arranging boxes in Arlington Heights, IL storage lockers, make a path for easy access later, and avoid stacking boxes too high – shoulder height is best.
By following these steps, the books you collect during your drive will stay in tip-top shape, and you will be able to donate the fruits of your labor from when the time is right. Safeguard Self Storage has locations throughout Illinois, which feature climate control storage units, drive-in loading areas and top notch security devices such as computer controlled access, unit door alarms and digital video recording. Contact Safeguard Self Storage to find a neighborhood storage unit to make your book drive base.