Book Drive Benefits Moffett School's Flooded Library

KUAF

Published June 21, 2019 at 1:00 PM CDT

An aerial view of Moffett School during last month's flood along the Arkansas River.

As the Arkansas River rose, several feet of water inundated Moffett School's library, destroying most of the book collection. Now, several locations in the River Valley, including the store Bookish in Fort Smith, are serving as drop-offs for book donations.

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