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School libraries
We build a lending library inside the school — books, shelving, soft furnishings, and a part-time librarian for the first three years.
A 501(c)(3) charitable organisation
Every kid deserves a place to read.
We build, stock, and staff lending libraries in under-served schools. Since 2018: 142 libraries, 184,000 books circulated, 38,000 kids reached.
Our impact
- 142
- libraries built
- 184K
- books circulated
- 38K
- kids reached
- 87¢
- of every dollar
In 38 cities across the US since 2018
Lent and returned in 2024 alone
Active library cardholders in our schools
Goes directly to programmes — independently audited
Our programmes
Founded by a librarian and three parents.
We started in 2018 with one library in one school in one neighbourhood. The idea was simple: kids without books at home need books at school. Six years later, we operate in 38 cities. We've stayed small enough to know every librarian by name, big enough that the math works on the cost-per-kid we promised our first donors.
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt · GuideStar Platinum
- 87¢ of every dollar to programmes (audited)
- Board of 11 volunteers · meets quarterly
- Financials, audit, IRS Form 990 published annually
Voices from our schools
Help us reach 200 schools by 2027.
$25 stocks a kid for a year. $250 sponsors a shelf. $2,500 names a library. Monthly + one-time options.
All donations tax-deductible · 501(c)(3) EIN 88-1234567
Get involved
- Donate
- Volunteer
- Press
- MailingPO Box 8842, Birmingham AL 35201
Questions, considered.
How do we begin?+
A conversation, not a brief. Tell us what you're thinking about. We'll respond in kind.
How long does it take?+
Each piece moves at its own pace. We'll be honest about ours at the outset.
What about cost?+
We quote per project, after we've understood it. No hidden fees, no rate cards.
Where are you based?+
See the contact section below. We work across timezones when the work calls for it.