The children of Pine Villa Apartments in Spokane, WA, recently participated in a new program offered by the Neighborhood Networks Center there. The local Kiwanis Club and other businesses partnered with KHQ News' "Success By 6" program to obtain donations of new and gently used books. Through this partnership, the Kiwanis Club donated over $500 worth of books to Pine Villa.

This partnership also runs the Children's Book Bank, which is located in the Spokane Valley and donates books to children ranging in age from infant to 6th grade students. With the donations they are able to give books to schools or other organizations, who in turn give them to the children they serve.

The Children's Book Bank resembles a small library. Karen Heppler, the Neighborhood Networks Center Coordinator for Pine Villa, was able to look through the shelves and select the books she thought were appropriate for the children in the property. Pine Villa also received donations from several bookstores to purchase books for older children.

During the event on March 5, the children were able to select their own book to take home. They were also provided with snacks and juice. Many parents and children that had not participated in previous events at the Neighborhood Networks Center attended, and were very excited about attending future events. The book giveaway was so successful they plan to make it an annual event.