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Detention Center Seeking Book Donations for Inmate Reading Library
The detention division of the Barrow County Sheriff's Office is seeking donations of gently used paperback books.
Have you sifted through your collection of already-read books lately?
Consider perusing the titles and making a donation — the detention division of the is seeking book donations for the inmate reading library.
Donations of gently used paperback books are welcomed, but the sheriff’s office asks that donations not include books on criminal subjects or pulp romance.
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Spanish language books are especially needed.
To donate, call Lt. Jimmy Carroll at 770-307-3080.
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