Willoughby businesses are participating in the Spread the Word Book Drive. Through April 14, new or gently used books can be donated at Pure Color Bar, Willoughby Public Library, Bella Me Bella You and My Song Boutique. The books to give to children at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital.

According to the Downtown Today website:

Each time a child visits Rainbow Babies, they are given a book in the waiting room which they are able to keep.

-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl