Community Bookshelves

Bookshelves stocked with free books are in place at 20 recreation, wellness, and community centers in the city.

Run a Book Drive

You’ve got the books we need! We distribute up to 45,000 books per month, and our need for good-quality used children’s books is endless. Running a book drive at your school, business, or place of worship is easy.

Volunteer With Us

Come with a group, your family, or on your own!

Volunteer shifts are open 60 days in advance, and spots are available. Sign up today!

Donate Books Anytime

Donate gently-used children’s books near you in one of our outdoor collection bins. Our best-quality books come from your donations. Give your unused kids’ books a new life.

Watch Our Video

Watch a short video about the Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank and how you can help us have an impact in our community.

Our Mission

The mission of the Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank is to foster literacy and a love of reading by distributing free books to children in need through collaboration with community partners.

The Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank is working to ensure all kids in Greater Cleveland have books to build their own home libraries.

A book in the hands of a child is a magical thing! Reading fuels imaginations, teaches empathy, supports academic achievement, and helps parents build bonds with their kids.

Impact

We’ve distributed 4.3 million free books to 100,000+ kids in need in Greater Cleveland and continue to distribute 45,000 books per month.

Our Partners

Partners

Partners are the backbone of our work. More than 1,700 partners distribute our books to the children and families they serve.

Our Volunteers

Volunteers

Volunteers fuel our operation. More than 10,000 individuals have sorted and packed books for distribution to our partners.