LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Lions Club is giving a boost to local literacy efforts.

During the month of January Lakeport Lions Club members will present approximately 40 new books to Lakeport Elementary School.

The donation of the books supports the Lake County Reads initiative through the Lake County Literacy Task Force.

Through this process, the club’s donation of $500 purchased age- and grade-appropriate children’s books for the school.

In addition, Lakeport Lions members, along with volunteer students from Clear Lake High School, will be reading the books to the students in the classroom throughout the month.

“We are so very proud to be a part of this worthwhile project. What a pleasure it is to see the excited faces of the children as you read a book to them,” said Lakeport Lion President Kandee Stolesen.

The Lakeport Lions is a community serving organization. If you would like to become a Lion or would like more information on the Lakeport Lions Club, contact Stolesen at 707-263-1352.