Brownie Troop 1624 of Lewiston recently conducted a children’s book drive, and donated the books to Advocates for Children. The agency has given the books to families that attend its parent-child interactive groups on Mondays and Thursdays, and to participants in the Maine Families Androscoggin Home Visiting Program. Educator Linda Tukey, left, received the books from the troop. Brownies pictured are Amy Cote, front, and left to right, Taryn Cloutier, Sarah Brown, Julia Paquette and Grace Girardin. Not pictured were Gigi Ouellette, Abby Heutz, Miranda Heutz and Charlotte Gastonguay. Troop leaders are Krista Brown and Mary Cote. For information about Girl Scouts or to learn about volunteer opportunities, call 1-888-922-4763 or visit www.girlscoutsofmaine.org.