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HomeBooksGive BooksGet BooksGet InvolvedVolunteerOrganize a Book DriveOther Ways to Support Our MissionDonateAboutAbout UsRead Aloud ProgramSecond Reading ProgramTeen Ambassador ProgramTestimonialsAwardsPressNewsFAQ Select Page Celebrating Our 30th Anniversary!The Children’s Book Project gives books to children who need them for equity in literacy, learning, and life. We aim to create a more socially just world by providing books for free to under-resourced children. Literacy attainment is directly tied to academic achievement and lifetime outcomes, yet children in economically disadvantaged communities do not have the same access to books as their more affluent peers. The Children’s Book Project is committed to closing the opportunity gap and lifting up our community by raising readers.Our NewsChildren’s Book Project Day is October 15! In recognition of our 30 years of dedicated service, San Francisco Mayor London Breed has proclaimed that Saturday, October 15th is Children’s Book Project Day!We look forward to celebrating with families and all our supporters who make it possible to fulfill our mission of giving free books to children who need them for equity in literacy, learning, and life.Our FREE 30th Anniversary Community Celebration Date: Saturday, October 15, 2022Time: 11am to 2pmLocation: Outside the Children’s Book Project Book Bank, 2166 Palou Avenue in San FranciscoTransit & Parking: There is free parking in the area; we encourage using public transportation. Muni #24, #23, #9, and #44 have stops nearby. For more details on public transit, click here.Schedule:11:20-12:15: Live readings by local authors12:20-12:45: Special presentations & 3 millionth book giveaway12:50-1:45: Live readings by local authorsIf you haven’t yet, RSVP so we can estimate total attendance. Printed tickets are not required for admission.Our 30th Anniversary Celebration: Books Open Your World! Join us for a FREE community event outside our Book Bank!• children’s author & illustrator read alouds• free books• light refreshments• kids’ activities• live entertainment• check out our new Book Bank• ceremonial presentation of our 3 millionth free book…and more!Saturday, October 15, 202211 am – 2 pmChildren’s Book Project2166 Palou Avenue, San Francisco CA 94124 RSVP & more details at回覆以及更多詳情在RSVP y más detalles en RSVPHighlights from 30 Years of Continuous Service Founder Vicki Pollack, College Avenue 1998 Read Aloud Director Melanie Mickelson literally grew up with the Children’s Book Project — Vicki’s her mom! Napoleon Street 2008 Book Bank 2022, back in the Bayview1992: Children’s Book Project is founded by reading specialist Vicki Pollack in her home in Holly Park in SF, because “encouraging reading is not enough when families do not have books.” 1,400 children’s books given away1995: Joined by Kathy Katz and volunteers, we give donated books to low-income kids at Bay Area shelters, schools, and public health centers from a rented basement on College Avenue in the Mission, because as Vicki says, “books show you a different world.” Over 35,000 children’s books given away2001: “There is a huge need for books,” says Vicki, as public school libraries in the Bay Area close due to several years of budget cuts. Over 300,000 children’s books given away2004: Serving more clients than ever with more free books, we move from the outgrown basement to Napoleon Street in the Bayview. Over 700,000 children’s books given away2006: “[Children’s Book Project] provides children with books [to] help civilization advance and stave off the forces of chaos,” writes Jon Carroll in the San Francisco Chronicle. Over 1 million children’s books given away2014: Vicki and Kathy retire and Napoleon Street rent doubles; our new board, led by President Risa Schwartz and Treasurer Annelise Goldberg, relocates the Children’s Book Project to the Outer Sunset. Almost 2 million books given away2020: COVID closes our doors to the public, so we pivot operations to deliver free books to the neediest kids. In November, we reopen our Book Bank in a bigger, brighter rented space on Palou Avenue in the Bayview neighborhood that Vicki says “is full of the most wonderful books, books, books!”2022: Join us on Saturday, October 15 from 11 am to 2 pm at our community celebration “Books Open Your World,” marking 30 years of service. We’re grateful for the passionate support of all our volunteers, donors, clients, staff, and board members over the years, and honored by your commitment to our mission. This year, we’ll give away our 3 millionth book!Read More News… Give Books Get Books Our Book Bank is open by appointment to Give Books, Get Books, and Volunteer! Click the links to schedule online.CLOSED for Thanksgiving Break 11/23 – 27and Winter Break 12/19/2022 – 1/1/2023.Know before you go: Properly fitted N95 masks required inside the Book Bank. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving you safely.Thank you for helping us meet critical needs in challenging times.Our Clients…and many more!Our Supporters…and many more! 292,272BOOKS GIVEN AWAYsince the start of the pandemic121,490BOOKS RECEIVEDso far in 2022660VOLUNTEER HOURSso far in 2022Contact Us415 665 6315 [email protected] Sign Up for Our Newsletter →Open by AppointmentMonday, Wednesday, Thursday 3 – 6 pm Tuesday, 2nd & 4th Saturday 10 am – 1 pmBook Bank2166 Palou Avenue San Francisco NOT our mailing addressMailing Address3433 21st Street San Francisco CA 94110Federal Tax ID 94-3229734 Facebook Twitter Instagram Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress .lazyload{display:none;} .et_pb_section_0.et_pb_section{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:44.90625px;padding-left:0px}body #page-container .et_pb_section 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