Giving children’s books (ages 0 to 5) to low-income families free of charge.
A book … is truly the gift that keeps on giving.
Laura Lambert, “Memorable and Meaningful: On Giving Books Over Toys This Holiday Season,“ Brightly (https://www.readbrightly.com/giving-books-over-toys/)
How to Donate Books
We appreciate your giving spirit! We accept donations of new and gently used picture books and storybooks in all languages for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Our greatest need is for baby board books and Spanish and bilingual (Spanish-English) books. Many of the children we serve are being read to by older adults who speak only Spanish.
We have a Wish List on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/22NOW1ROQGC78?ref_=wl_share.
Donation receipts are provided on request.*
At Donation Drives
The calendar below shows dates of upcoming events, where you can bring books to drop off. Click on an event to find details about time and place.
Want to host a book drive? Contact us by clicking at the bottom of the page.
In Person
Arrange a book pickup by emailing storytimebookszerotofive@gmail.com.
By Mail
Email storytimebookszerotofive@gmail.com to let us know you’re shipping books to the following address:
Storytime Books
ATTN: Donations
1201 Coyote Creek Court
San Jose, CA 95116
Three Other Ways to Contribute
1. One hundred percent of cash donations are used to cover overhead costs such as insurance, storage, and supplies. Receipts are provided on request.*
Make a one-time donation
Make a monthly donation
Make a yearly donation
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Or enter a custom amount
We appreciate your contribution.
Your contribution is appreciated.
Your contribution is appreciated.
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Donate with Venmo here.
Donate with Zelle using our email address: storytimebookszerotofive@gmail.com.
You may also mail a check to:
Storytime Books
ATTN: Donations
1201 Coyote Creek Court
San Jose, CA 95116
2. We would love to visit your church, school, community center, or neighborhood! To host or sponsor a book donation drive or giveaway event, please use the Contact Us page (click below) to tell us about your organization and/or venue.
3. To donate your time and talent as a volunteer, please see the How to Volunteer page.
* Storytime Books is a 501(c)3 public charity. Your gift may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes. (Consult with your tax adviser or the IRS to determine whether a contribution is deductible.)
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