Bernie’s Book Bank sources, processes and distributes free quality children’s books throughout Chicagoland to empower children to explore new ideas, gain knowledge, and strengthen reading skills through book ownership. Read Our Story
We are building an American Institution- a metropolitan-based children’s book bank model that is ultra-effective, efficient, scalable, and sustainable.
Your generosity empowers Chicagoland children through book ownership. Our efficient, effective, scalable approach to providing books allows us to serve nearly 300,000 Chicagoland children annually. Donate
Donate your new and gently used books and help Bernie’s Book Bank empower Chicagoland children through book ownership! Donate Books
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