Irish Arts Center hosts book giveaway for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just for parade fans. It’s a good day to celebrate Ireland’s rich literary tradition, according to members of the Irish Arts Center, who celebrated the holiday by giving away thousands of free books at carious locations around the city.
The Sixth Annual Irish Art Center Book Day took place on Thursday.
Volunteers were scheduled to set up a portable book store on the northwest corner of Fourth Avenue and 36th Street, outside the 36th Street subway station in Sunset Park, to distribute free books to passersby.