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A reminder that this Sat, March 13 (11am - 2:30pm) is our next book donation day here at the Book Bank. We'll be announcing our Apr dates next wk. TY to everyone who has donated their gently used & new books - we're making great use of them!

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2021-03-11

Thank you to all who dropped off book donations this past Saturday. We have so many wonderful books to sort through, and soon, to share with all of our families! Our next donation day will be on Saturday, March 13.

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2021-02-17

Just crunched stats for a community survey we're working on; the growth is beautiful! Since 2017, there's been 133,000+ plays in 50+ countries. And 57 brilliant folks have shared their stories on the books that've greatly influenced their politics. Yes!

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2021-02-06

Welcome to another edition of Funny Book Friday. Here are some more wonderful and silly books you might consider reading together...

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2021-01-30

Today is We admit it's an odd day to celebrate, e.g. because it’s winter, you might go outside in your summer clothes or stay inside w/ your parka on. However you choose to celebrate, we hope you have fun... no we don’t (yes we do).

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2021-01-26

Today is – a day chosen to celebrate our favorite “chubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff” in honor of his A.A. Milne’s birthday, born January 18, 1882. 95 years later and the gang from Hundred Acre Wood is as popular as ever.

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2021-01-19

Yes, the weather is mild today, but a is on the way, bringing the COLD winter weather with it. So the recommendations might not be so bad after all. And of course, this means more time for reading...

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2021-01-15

January 6th is Take a Poet to Lunch Day. Read this awesome poetry book by Billy Collins and learn some new Ramen recipes to make for lunch!

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2021-01-06

It’s Funny Book Friday!

How many kids’ books have ever made you straight up laugh out loud? If you’re looking to share a few belly laughs while reading here are some more books that really know how to bring the funny.

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2020-12-19

A reminder that this Saturday, December 19 is our last book donation date of 2020. Saturday will also be our last day open until the new year.

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2020-12-17

Today is It’s an unofficial holiday celebrating 'all things simian' to raise awareness about the different monkeys & primates around the 🌍& highlight the issues they face. Do you have a fav monkey/ape? Here are a few of ours…

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2020-12-15

Our Walk-Up Window is busy today. If you have time, stop by & pick up a couple of books to take home with you. The window is open until 5pm.

We have a couple more Walk-Up Window days & some safe Holiday Fun planned before the holiday...

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2020-12-10

We are six days into our online auction and we are almost 80% of the way to our goal! And there is still time to bid on some amazing things. Don’t miss out on the fun.

https://t.co/MQGfNw8oM6

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2020-11-25

We're human & we're exhausted! Our weekly Sunday night episode release is delayed & will go out Monday night instead. We're eager to share our convo w/ on Borderlands by Gloria Anzaldúa. & tell your alderman to vote NO on Lightfoot's shitty budget!

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2020-11-23

Week 3: Time for all things dark and spooky for graphic novel week with Bone Parish by , Grimoire Noir by , and Through the Woods by Check these out and see what else we have to keep you awake at night.

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2020-10-22

Week 3: True stories about interesting people told in graphic novel format. I Was Their American Dream by , They Called Us Enemy by , Grand Theft Horse by , and Almost an American Girl by

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2020-10-21

It's National Boss Day. So here's a shout-out to all the wonderful bosses out there, including our amazing ED, Mary Ladky - who helps us navigate and inspire us to achieve all the good we do here at the Book Bank!

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2020-10-17

Today is Mad Hatter Day –

Why not celebrate with some fun kids hat-making crafts?!

https://t.co/KcpoBXZI6i

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2020-10-07