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In Camden, 'Pop Up Library' answers a need to read | Kevin Riordan

Tom Martin has been giving away new and gently used books on the streets of the city for about a year, and finds no shortage of folks who haven't lost their love of reading even if they have lost a job or a home.

Tom Martin, left, hands out books as they wait in line for food in a parking area near MLK Blvd on Feb. 18. The Camden County Pop Up Library distributes free books to homeless and other folks in need downtown and at other sites in Camden.
Tom Martin, left, hands out books as they wait in line for food in a parking area near MLK Blvd on Feb. 18. The Camden County Pop Up Library distributes free books to homeless and other folks in need downtown and at other sites in Camden.Read moreMICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer
    by Kevin Riordan | Columnist
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