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Our Impact Each Week
Avg. 1072 books collected per week
3 in-school programs: Avg. 88 kids served, 192 books distributed
Countless hugs from kids!
3 Founders Circle gifts secured
1 Long-term book drive site set up
Donors: Avg. gift $95; annual giving projected at $19,630
New partnerships: Avg. 1 new partnership with organizations like the Pittsburgh Zoo & Wilkinsburg School District
One book at a time—we’re making it happen!
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WHY GIVE?
If you are interested in joining our Founders Circle to make a major impact with gifts of $1,000 to $50,000, please Click Here for Founders Circle Information or reach out to our president, Ryan Scarola, directly at ryan@readingroompgh.org or by calling 347-876-0150. Let’s build a legacy of literacy together!
Empowering Children Through Literacy: The Reading Room provides free books to children in need, helping to improve literacy rates and ensure every child has access to the tools they need to succeed academically and in life.
Community-Centered Mission: Located in a beautifully restored, historic train station, The Reading Room creates a welcoming and inclusive space that celebrates learning, creativity, and connection for families across Pittsburgh.
Innovative and Diverse Programming: From multilingual story hours to parent-child literacy workshops and robotics classes, The Reading Room offers unique programs that engage children of all ages and backgrounds in fun, educational experiences.
Addressing Educational Inequities: By providing free access to books, mentorship programs, and digital literacy resources, The Reading Room bridges gaps in education for underserved communities, ensuring no child is left behind.
A Platform for Local Collaboration: Partnering with organizations like Write Pittsburgh, Literacy Pittsburgh, and VEX Robotics, The Reading Room amplifies impact through collective efforts, strengthening the region's educational and cultural ecosystem.
A Lasting Legacy of Change: Every donation helps build a foundation for future generations, fostering a love of reading and learning that transforms lives, one child, one family, and one book at a time.
Donate Gently Used Books.
At The Reading Room, we deeply appreciate your support in helping us promote literacy and the joy of reading. We kindly ask that all book donations meet the following criteria to ensure they can bring joy to others:
Gently Used: Books should be clean, intact, and free from excessive wear, stains, or damage.
Loved, Not Abused: We cannot accept books that are moldy, torn, or have missing pages.
Purposeful and Relevant: Children's books, young adult novels, and other titles suitable for family-friendly audiences are particularly appreciated.
We hope to provide a welcoming and dignified experience for the children and families we serve, so thank you for helping us maintain the quality of our collection. If you're unsure whether your books are a good fit, feel free to reach out before donating!
Fill out the form below and we’ll come pick up your books on an upcoming Friday. Just leave them on the front porch!