{"id":1212,"date":"2016-09-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.storage-mart.com\/blog\/organization\/open-books-charity-benefits-from-climate-control-storage-tips\/"},"modified":"2023-05-22T14:55:20","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T14:55:20","slug":"open-books-charity-benefits-from-climate-control-storage-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.storage-mart.com\/blog\/open-books-charity-benefits-from-climate-control-storage-tips","title":{"rendered":"Open Books Charity Benefits from Climate Control Storage Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re storing books, climate control storage tips<\/a> will help you keep books in the best shape. But that\u2019s not a problem for one non-for-profit as their books have a habit of flying off the shelves.\u00a0Open Books<\/a> has opened minds of young people for the past ten years in Chicago through their passion for reading and writing.<\/p>\n

In 10 years, Open Books has worked directly with tens of thousands of students and reached hundreds of thousands through book grant programs, community\u00a0events, and literacy\u00a0partnerships. Last year, they gave away 97,100 books and served 4,742 students through their reading and writing programs.<\/p>\n

StorageMart has donated nearly $3,500 to the group through a national self storage program called Charity Storage. As a founder of Charity Storage, StorageMart collects gently used goods which are sold at public auctions. 100% of the proceeds go to charity and we\u2019re pleased to partner with Open Books.<\/p>\n

Chicago residents can also donate books at drop boxes at StorageMart locations at 5979\u00a0Butterfield Rd. in Hillside<\/a> and\u00a02727 Shermer Rd. in Northbrook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The real story is in the students\u2019 stories and the difference that Open Books makes in the lives of the children they serve. Just read these third-graders\u2019 thoughts for yourself!<\/p>\n

\u201cYou were very nice to give us all these books! Thank you very much! This will help us very much with practicing some big words and more!…Will you ever give us books again?\u201d Sincerely, Diamond<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cEven my MINDSET has changed! I used to not like reading. But now I do! I can\u2019t wait to read YOUR books! Good luck!\u201d Sincerely, Angelika<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThank you so much for giving our class new books. We were tired of the same books so that was very nice of you to give us more. I\u2019m thankful for all the cool books because books can help you grow. We like reading in class and in the hallway but, sometime we read while our teacher is talking and she tells us to put it up.\u201d Sincerely, Deniya<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThank you so much for donating all these cool books. I have been to the store before but I did not have any money but now there is no need so thank you for donating so many books!\u201d Sincerely, Sajid<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

StorageMart will continue to support Open Books’ mission. Here are some climate control storage tips so you can store your books properly in your unit \u2013 you might want to donate them someday!<\/p>\n

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Climate Controlled Storage Tips<\/h2>\n

1. Never keep books in a humid spot; mold grows in damp places and will damage them, along with any other paper objects.<\/p>\n

2. Don\u2019t wrap books in plastic bags, plastic wrap, or foil, which all encourage mold.<\/p>\n

3. If piling books, always start with the widest, not heaviest books on the bottom. This prevents the rolled spines and warped boards.<\/p>\n

4. Keep boxes off the floor, so they\u2019re protected in case of leaks or floods. Pallets are an inexpensive option.<\/p>\n

5. If you need to access your books often, consider some shelves and make yourself your own library.<\/p>\n

6. Shelving books is best, but don\u2019t let them lean against each other as it will damage the spine.<\/p>\n

7. Shelve books snugly but not tightly. You should be able to slip an envelope between them without too much effort.<\/p>\n

8. Try to avoid storing books in boxes; without any airflow around the books, moisture can build up.<\/p>\n

9. Don\u2019t use boxes that were once used for food storage; the odors and residue can attract insects and rodents.<\/p>\n

10. For maximum protection, clean your book and cover in bubble wrap to prevent damage if dropped.<\/p>\n


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