About NorwalkReads!...

Founded in 2003, NorwalkReads! has been active in supporting the literary needs of the children of Norwalk.

Since the beginning of our program, we have distributed more than 60,000 free books to more than 20,000 children.

Anyone wishing to donate books can reach us at 203-899-1739.

for a list of local businesses which have bins set up for book donations.

To volunteer for any of our upcoming events, call us at 203-899-1739.

partners with Reading is Fundamental (RIF) -- the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit literacy organization.

Our Mission

NorwalkReads! seeks to provide the opportunity and encouragement to read through the distribution of books and by supporting literacy programs to all children in Norwalk with a focus on those at risk.

Our Activities

FREE BOOK DISTRIBUTIONS

Each year NorwalkReads! holds two city-wide book distributions for children at various sites -- the East Norwalk Library, the Norwalk Public Library, the Rowayton Library, the Norwalk Housing Authority, and other venues -- in the Spring and Fall; and at the Stepping Stones Museum in the Winter.

Special "individual venue" Book Distributions are held periodically, as called for.

The book distributions enable children to receive at least 2 new and 2 slightly used books from thousands of titles which are either purchased by NorwalkReads! or have been contributed from various sources.

The children are encouraged to read the books they choose and return their “I’ve Reads. These Books Passport” at the next distribution where they receive prizes for their effort.

Dates, times, places of the Book Distributions are widely publicized through the local media, school flyers, emails, and posters placed within the weeks preceding the events.

Click Here for the upcoming Book Distribution dates and sites.

Contact Information

Send mail to info@norwalkreads.org  with questions or comments about this web site. Last modified: 01/26/12