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Bridging the Literacy Gap

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Help Bay Area children to thrive by improving their access to books

Recently Completed Libraries

Access Books Bay Area is a non-profit organization that provides public elementary schools in under-resourced districts with new books and a refreshed library space. We believe all children in the Bay Area, regardless of socioeconomic status, deserve a welcoming school library with new, culturally relevant pleasure reading books to discover a love of reading.

By the Numbers

Since 2016 our non-profit has been busy bringing literacy to children, one library at a time

105,141

Books Given

55,839

Children Served

2,306

Volunteers Engaged

21

Libraries Refurbished

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Support the work of Access Books Bay Area to bridge the literacy gap for Bay Area children living in poverty!

Upcoming Events

  • Sat, Jan 31
    Muwekma Ohlone Middle School
    Jan 31, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Muwekma Ohlone Middle School, 850 N 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
    We are looking for volunteers with artistic inclination and excellent  attention to detail to help with mural painting at our next school project at Ohlone Middle School in San Jose. Mural painters will be painting in a traced design that will already be on the walls, with pre-mixed colors
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  • Sat, Jan 31
    Muwekma Ohlone Middle School
    Jan 31, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Muwekma Ohlone Middle School, 850 N 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
    This volunteer opportunity is for adults and teens age 16 and up only. Book processing involves stamping, adhering bar code labels, alphabetizing, covering the books with mylar covers, organizing the books and shelving the books. 
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  • Saturday, April 25
    Ernesto Galarza Elementary School
    Saturday, April 25
    Ernesto Galarza Elementary School, 1610 Bird Ave., San Jose, CA 95125, USA
    Volunteer signups will open in March 2026.
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One great way to support our work and provide high quality books for book boxes, classrooms, and libraries is to donate new books from our Amazon wishlist.

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Donate New Books
from our Linden Tree Wishlist

For those who would like to buy local, donate new books from our wishlist at Linden Tree Bookstore. You can shop in-person if you are at the Los Altos store or online. 

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