South Tahoe High School needs 175 new books for its library to provide students and teachers with the resources they need for reading, research and curriculum supplements.

“The library plays a critical role in increasing literacy and test scores among students, as well as contributing to the lifelong joy of reading,” Douglas Dilts, the school’s librarian, said in a press release. “It is critical that we keep our library collection current and relevant.”

The library is looking to parents, community members and businesses for help in raising the needed funds. The school is participating in a new online fundraising program called Funds4Books, sponsored by Mackin Educational Resources, a school library and classroom vendor with 26 years of experience.

For every $15 donated, the library can purchase a new book that is ready to be shelved and checked out. Most important, 100 percent of every donation goes to the library.

The fundraiser will run from April 7 through May 19. To participate, donors go to the South Tahoe High School library’s website and click on the Funds4Books logo. Donors then log in to South Tahoe High School’s fundraising page with the code 135f. From there they can donate via credit card. For those without computer access or a credit card, the library will accept “Funds4Books” checks.

For more information about the fundraiser, please contact Doug Dilts at (530) 541.4111, ext. 240 or by email at ddilts@ltusd.org.