United Way of Coastal Carolina is holding the Annual Books for Littles Drive from March 2 - 24. New and gently used children's books for Tots to Teens will be collected and donated to help replenish Little Free Libraries and the libraries in local shelters, Boys and Girls Clubs, Coastal Women's Shelter, and Religious Community Services. Drop off locations are:
- The Insurance Center, 1320 Commerce Drive, New Bern
- Trent Woods Town Hall, 898 Chelsea Road, New Bern
- Atlantic Bay Mortgage, 3540 ML King Boulevard, New Bern
- United Way of Coastal Carolina Office, 601 Broad Street, New Bern
- Lula Balou, 236 Middle Street, New Bern
- Cherry Point United Methodist Church, 103 Methodist Drive, Havelock
- Rice's Rentaland, 558 Highway 70 West, Havelock