Support Portland Books Through Bars
Join us in making a difference by donating to the Portland Books Through Bars drive throughout the month of April located near the Library's front entryway. Here is how you can help:
  • Donate gently used books

We are collecting paperback books in excellent condition. Highly requested genres include Large Print, fantasy, and sci-fi. Educational materials such as trade guides and GED prep books are also in demand.

  • Grant a Book Wish

Visit our Wishing Tree where you can fulfill specific requests from letters written by incarcerated individuals seeking books on a particular topic or from a certain genre.

  • Donate Postage

Help cover shipping costs by scanning our on-site QR code to make a monetary contribution.

Portland Books Through Bars works tirelessly to provide books to those behind bars, offering opportunities for education, empowerment, and connection. Let's ensure that more people have access to the transformative power of reading. 

Together, we can make a difference -- one book at a time!
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