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Mr. D. from Sacramento CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Weird Library Supplies for Repairing Our Books

Help me give my students materials to repair their library books, like binding machines, book presses, tape cutters, and more.

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My Project

One of the hardest parts of running a middle school library is dealing with damaged books. I've been trying to find easy ways to repair our damaged books in a time efficient manner. To do that, I need supplies -- supplies that aren't easy to get through normal school system means. Binding machines, tape cutters, book ends, book presses, displays, and binding cloth would all help me keep the books in good condition for our kids.

By repairing library books instead of throwing them away, more students will be able to read them.

While these objects might seem a little "weird," they will help me keep books in my students' hands. Will you help us get these weird library thingies so that I can work with my students to repair our books?

Mr. D.
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
OPTIMUS TECHNOLOGY BladeMaster PRO Automatic Tape Dispenser Smart Electric Ribbon Cutting Machine │ Commercial Grade Intelligent Auto Tape Cutter USA • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
Thermal Binding Machine 500 Sheets Capacity Book Binding Material 110V Binding Machine A3(Short Edge)/A4/A5 Document Heat Binder • Amazon Business $62.99 1 $62.99
Wooden Bamboo Book Press Portable Book Press Bookbinding Stable Book Binding Tool for Handmade Paper Press (11.2 * 7.67 Inch) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
IRIS USA, Inc. Wide 4 Pocket Magazine Rack, Brown • Amazon Business $35.31 1 $35.31
Optomni Book Ends, Bookend Supports Heavy Duty Metal Bookend Support, Book Ends Supports for Shelves Decor Home Office School (1 Pair/2 Pieces, Black) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$271.27

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $24.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$330.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.26

Total project goal

$388.42

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Total project goal

 $388.42

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 $388.42

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