releases: https://harshbarger.house.gov/media/press-releases/harshbarger-office-makes-book-delivery-east-tennessee-schools-libraries
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| https://harshbarger.house.gov/media/press-releases/harshbarger-office-makes-book-delivery-east-tennessee-schools-libraries | Harshbarger Office Makes Book Delivery to East Tennessee Schools, Libraries | 2023-12-08 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | TN | Diana Harshbarger | H001086 | harshbarger.house.gov | harshbarger | https://harshbarger.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | KINGSPORT, TN - This week, staff from the office of U.S. Representative Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) visited schools and libraries throughout East Tennessee to deliver books in partnership with the Library of Congress' Surplus Books Program. "Fostering success for our students throughout East Tennessee is a cause I deeply value," said Congresswoman Harshbarger. "The U.S. Library of Congress Surplus Books Program, led by Joe Mahar and his colleagues, is a blessing for schools across Tennessee's First Congressional District, and I thank them for their continued assistance in our effort to foster a love for reading among our youth. Through the continued communication of librarians throughout East Tennessee, my office had an opportunity to play a modest role in cultivating a creative learning environment for our future generation." Background: Library of Congress Surplus Books Program The Office of Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger has delivered thousands of books throughout East Tennessee, fulfilling requests from libraries, schools, non-profits, and qualifying early childhood and senior centers. Eligibility requirements include one of the following: Fulltime, tax supported or non-profit educational institution: school, school system, library, childcare or early learning center, college, university, or museum as a few examples. Agency of local, state, or federal government. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |