Books for Kids

Books for Kids Program

Help get books into the homes of individuals throughout Milwaukee, nurture a love of reading, and foster their long-term success in school.

Books for Kids has been building the at-home libraries of individuals throughout the Milwaukee community for over 35 years!

 

Spread the Love of Reading

Got bookish questions or ideas? Drop us a line at books@NextDoorMKE.org.

Want to gift us with your time and talents? Contact volunteer@NextDoorMKE.org if you are interested in joining us onsite!

 

Donate Books

  • Support Books for Kids by donating gently-used or new books. High-demand books include board/picture books (ages 0–5), multicultural/multilingual, and social-emotional themes.
  • Host a Book Drive Next Door Milwaukee – Book Drive Kit
  • Visit our Amazon Wish List to purchase books directly.

 

Get Books

Access free books for yourself, your family, or your classroom at:

  • Community Library: Open Thursdays, 2:00–5:45 pm at 2545 N. 29th St..
  • Mobile Library: Distributes free books across the community
  • Little Free Libraries: Located at 29th St. and Capitol Dr. Campuses, as well as other neighborhood Child Care Partnership Sites
  • Packed Orders: Contact us to pack an order of books for easy pickup for your next event or program

 

Volunteer

  • Become a Reader Friend by joining our Read with Me program, which fosters the love of reading in children (ages 0–5) by reading one-on-one during their library time.
  • Distribute free books when volunteering with our Mobile Library all across the community.
  • Book Hospital Helpers lovingly patch up and refresh new and gently-used books, getting them ready to embark on their next reading adventure.

 

Make a Gift

Financial donations help fund program supplies, library upkeep, and literacy specialists, ensuring effective and engaging programming.

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