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July 2, 2017Lorrie Stapleton

Lorrie Stapleton

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A Little About Us —

Books4Everyone.org is a matchmaking service between people who have gently used books, and those who need them. We have distributed over 180,000 books to schools, senior centers and community organizations in Fairfield County since January 2015.

This blog describes some of our daily activities and should give donors and book recipients a chance to get to know a little bit about each other. We maintain the blog on Facebook and copy the posts here.

Learn more about us

Click on About to learn more about us and on Book Sources to learn about our primary donor organizations.

If you are interested in donating or getting books, please check out the Give or Get Books section.

Check out the list of schools and organizations that have received books from us to date.

August 2019
- Aug 1, 2019 These kids love to read! Aug 1, 2019
June 2019
- Jun 28, 2019 Hall Neighborhood House cuties Jun 28, 2019
- Jun 28, 2019 Neighbor to Neighbor has some welcoming kids bookshelves Jun 28, 2019
- Jun 28, 2019 Introducing YMCA Alpha Community Services Jun 28, 2019
- Jun 28, 2019 The Lighthouse Program is up and running Jun 28, 2019
- Jun 24, 2019 Noroton Presbyterian Nursery students donated some great books Jun 24, 2019
- Jun 8, 2019 Time to get your summer reading Jun 8, 2019
- Jun 8, 2019 The Carroll Family Rocks! Jun 8, 2019
May 2019
- May 29, 2019 The Parent's Convention was a huge hit this year May 29, 2019
- May 15, 2019 Hall Neighborhood House May 15, 2019
- May 15, 2019 New books for Read School May 15, 2019
- May 15, 2019 Bridgeport's Parent Convention - 2019 May 15, 2019
- May 5, 2019 Inspirica inspires kids to read May 5, 2019
April 2019
- Apr 5, 2019 SOS for school library books! Apr 5, 2019
- Apr 5, 2019 Busy Delivery Days are Great Apr 5, 2019
March 2019
- Mar 28, 2019 Newfield's English Language Learner's Program Mar 28, 2019
- Mar 17, 2019 I love it when the stars align! Mar 17, 2019
- Mar 17, 2019 Hall Elementary students love to read Mar 17, 2019
- Mar 17, 2019 New Canaan Library's Children's Room is wonderful! Mar 17, 2019
- Mar 3, 2019 ABCD does a great job for Bridgeport's little ones Mar 3, 2019
- Mar 3, 2019 Sibert Award winners for Park City Magnet Mar 3, 2019
February 2019
- Feb 24, 2019 We Love our Book Donors Feb 24, 2019
- Feb 14, 2019 Pam Perkins gets a snowman assist! Feb 14, 2019
December 2018
- Dec 19, 2018 Helping out Bridgeport's Toys for Tots after toy theft Dec 19, 2018
- Dec 3, 2018 Introducing Bridgeport Learning Center Dec 3, 2018
- Dec 3, 2018 Park City Magnet School Dec 3, 2018
- Dec 3, 2018 All Our Kin hosts their Jingle & Mingle event Dec 3, 2018
November 2018
- Nov 15, 2018 Harry Potter Book Drive Update Nov 15, 2018
- Nov 15, 2018 Hall Elementary School Nov 15, 2018
- Nov 15, 2018 Beardsley School Nov 15, 2018
- Nov 11, 2018 Sometimes the stars are just aligned.... Nov 11, 2018
- Nov 3, 2018 Hannah and Matt sure know how to pack a car! Nov 3, 2018
- Nov 3, 2018 Looking for Harry Potter donations! Nov 3, 2018
- Nov 3, 2018 Bridgeport Prospers Nov 3, 2018
- Nov 3, 2018 High Horizons Magnet Nov 3, 2018
September 2018
- Sep 10, 2018 We need volunteers for the Book Swap in Greenwich Sep 10, 2018
- Sep 10, 2018 Ms Moore's 6th graders love to read Sep 10, 2018
- Sep 10, 2018 Blackham Elementary School Sep 10, 2018
- Sep 10, 2018 New Beginnings Family Academy Sep 10, 2018
- Sep 10, 2018 Precious Memories is starting Before and After School programs Sep 10, 2018
August 2018
- Aug 28, 2018 Love Bridgeport Prospers! Aug 28, 2018
- Aug 28, 2018 A Huge Back to School event Aug 28, 2018
- Aug 28, 2018 Summer Voyagers Aug 28, 2018
July 2018
- Jul 30, 2018 GCDS's extra robotics kits even made it to Peru! Jul 30, 2018
- Jul 30, 2018 Precious is almost ready to ship the books to Domenica Jul 30, 2018
- Jul 30, 2018 Back to School Book Drive Jul 30, 2018
- Jul 30, 2018 Community Center, Inc Greenwich Jul 30, 2018
- Jul 30, 2018 All Our Kin Jul 30, 2018
- Jul 30, 2018 Batman Reads! Jul 30, 2018
- Jul 30, 2018 ABCD Jul 30, 2018
- Jul 1, 2018 Lovely Lauren wants other kids to get a chance to read her books Jul 1, 2018
- Jul 1, 2018 Introducing Bridgeport Prospers Jul 1, 2018
- Jul 1, 2018 Love the Bridgeport Lighthouse Program Jul 1, 2018
- Jul 1, 2018 Thank you GCDS! Jul 1, 2018
June 2018
- Jun 8, 2018 Hall Neighborhood House Jun 8, 2018
- Jun 8, 2018 Multicultural Magnet School Jun 8, 2018
- Jun 8, 2018 These kids love their books! Jun 8, 2018
- Jun 8, 2018 Many thanks to the Chapin School Jun 8, 2018
May 2018
- May 21, 2018 Books for Iglesia Cristiana Renancer May 21, 2018
- May 21, 2018 Bridgeport's Parent Convention will be at Housatonic Community College on May 30th May 21, 2018
April 2018
- Apr 26, 2018 Park City Magnet has a very active library Apr 26, 2018
- Apr 26, 2018 Cesar Batalla Family Resource Center provides books for home Apr 26, 2018
- Apr 26, 2018 Roosevelt School is so welcoming! Apr 26, 2018
- Apr 26, 2018 Kolbe YMCA Apr 26, 2018
- Apr 26, 2018 Thanks Dawn and Dick! Apr 26, 2018
- Apr 26, 2018 TinyTots Consignments Apr 26, 2018
March 2018
- Mar 21, 2018 The Domus Book Carts made it through the winter! Mar 21, 2018
- Mar 21, 2018 Love it when Kids donate their old books Mar 21, 2018
- Mar 8, 2018 Minds in Motion Mar 8, 2018
February 2018
- Feb 15, 2018 Bryant School Feb 15, 2018
- Feb 15, 2018 Thank you Precious! Feb 15, 2018
- Feb 14, 2018 Three things to be thankful for.... Feb 14, 2018
January 2018
- Jan 25, 2018 New Beginnings for 2018 Jan 25, 2018
- Jan 22, 2018 Happy New Year! Jan 22, 2018
November 2017
- Nov 15, 2017 Some of my favorite artwork Nov 15, 2017
- Nov 15, 2017 Introducing Groundwork Bridgeport Nov 15, 2017
- Nov 5, 2017 Many thanks to the Boy Scouts! Nov 5, 2017
October 2017
- Oct 26, 2017 Love those CLC kids! Oct 26, 2017
- Oct 18, 2017 Congratulations and best wishes to Thelma Peoples Oct 18, 2017
- Oct 18, 2017 Davenport Ridge in Stamford has a brand new media center! Oct 18, 2017
- Oct 18, 2017 Three libraries come through for the Bridgeport Lighthouse Program Oct 18, 2017
- Oct 18, 2017 Thanks to Caitlin and Jack Oct 18, 2017
- Oct 18, 2017 High Horizons and the Multicultural Magnet School Oct 18, 2017
- Oct 18, 2017 Thomas Hooker School is hosting a Literacy night Oct 18, 2017
September 2017
- Sep 24, 2017 Thanks to the Friends of Cos Cob Library Sep 24, 2017
- Sep 24, 2017 Robotics for Lee Y Seras Sep 24, 2017
- Sep 24, 2017 Lets get those books moving! Sep 24, 2017
- Sep 24, 2017 Thanks to Darien Book Aid Sep 24, 2017
- Sep 24, 2017 More books from GreenwichAcademy and New Canaan Library! Sep 24, 2017
- Sep 24, 2017 Getting ready for back to school Sep 24, 2017
- Sep 24, 2017 Many thanks to New Canaan Library Sep 24, 2017
- Sep 24, 2017 Kept them reading this summer at Tod's point! Sep 24, 2017
- Sep 24, 2017 BookSmartKids provides books to Head Start in Trumbull Sep 24, 2017
July 2017
- Jul 26, 2017 Love that Lighthouse Program! Jul 26, 2017
- Jul 26, 2017 Perfect timing Jul 26, 2017
- Jul 26, 2017 Love those volunteers! Jul 26, 2017
- Jul 26, 2017 My Inspirica fireman Jul 26, 2017
- Jul 26, 2017 Newbies at the book carts Jul 26, 2017
- Jul 2, 2017 Gary Crooks Center Jul 2, 2017
- Jul 2, 2017 New friends at Save Our Youth Jul 2, 2017
- Jul 2, 2017 Child & Family Guidance Jul 2, 2017
- Jul 2, 2017 Love those Wimpy Kids books! Jul 2, 2017
- Jul 2, 2017 Bassick High School students really appreciate test prep books Jul 2, 2017
- Jul 2, 2017 Books for Reservoir Community Farm's "Farm Family Night" on June 29th Jul 2, 2017
May 2017
- May 27, 2017 ABCD Love Books! May 27, 2017
- May 27, 2017 Book cheer for a rainy day May 27, 2017
- May 24, 2017 But Wait! There's more..... May 24, 2017
- May 15, 2017 A big thanks to Sacred Heart May 15, 2017
- May 14, 2017 Falling in love with Lovable Angels May 14, 2017
- May 14, 2017 Waltersville School May 14, 2017
- May 8, 2017 Huge thanks to the Darien Boy Scouts! May 8, 2017
April 2017
- Apr 30, 2017 Wilton Library books went to Marin, Blackham and Read Schools Apr 30, 2017
- Apr 26, 2017 Mercy LearningCenter is inspirational Apr 26, 2017
- Apr 23, 2017 Thanks Santaguida for the banker boxes! Apr 23, 2017
- Apr 20, 2017 John Winthrop Elementary has great readers! Apr 20, 2017
- Apr 16, 2017 Many thanks to GCDS! Apr 16, 2017
- Apr 16, 2017 Love this shot from Mingalew Family Daycare Apr 16, 2017
March 2017
- Mar 26, 2017 Great photos from Minds in Motion event Mar 26, 2017
- Mar 25, 2017 Kolbe Cathedral High is very impressive Mar 25, 2017
- Mar 22, 2017 The book fairy strikes again! Mar 22, 2017
- Mar 15, 2017 Many thanks to Daniel Warren Elementary Mar 15, 2017
- Mar 9, 2017 Minds in Motion Mar 9, 2017
- Mar 8, 2017 Dr Seuss is a big deal at the Interdisciplinary Magnet School Mar 8, 2017
February 2017
- Feb 24, 2017 Child First Feb 24, 2017
- Feb 23, 2017 Barnum Schools's security guards make school welcoming Feb 23, 2017
- Feb 21, 2017 Love the Childhood Learning Center kids Feb 21, 2017
- Feb 21, 2017 Thanks to Perrot Library Feb 21, 2017
- Feb 18, 2017 Loves those banker boxes! Feb 18, 2017
- Feb 2, 2017 Inspirica creates homes Feb 2, 2017
- Feb 1, 2017 Books for PT Barnum community Feb 1, 2017
- Feb 1, 2017 Military books for Bridgeport Military Academy Feb 1, 2017
- Feb 1, 2017 The kids love Grandma Carol at Claytor Feb 1, 2017
January 2017
- Jan 26, 2017 A flood of generosity Jan 26, 2017
- Jan 22, 2017 What a Great Year! Jan 22, 2017
- Jan 22, 2017 Love the new Claytor Magnet School Jan 22, 2017
November 2016
- Nov 27, 2016 These kids love reading! Nov 27, 2016
- Nov 27, 2016 The Horizons Enrichment program at Greens Farms Academy provides valuable support Nov 27, 2016
- Nov 27, 2016 Many thanks to mayor Ganim and the Bridgeport City Council Nov 27, 2016
October 2016
- Oct 16, 2016 Bree Richmond's book drive is a success Oct 16, 2016
September 2016
- Sep 27, 2016 Great Delivery Day Sep 27, 2016
- Sep 16, 2016 Back to school with Thomas Hooker students Sep 16, 2016
August 2016
- Aug 18, 2016 The Child & Family Guidance Center loves books Aug 18, 2016
- Aug 18, 2016 Waltersville School has some wonderful murals Aug 18, 2016
- Aug 8, 2016 Childhood Learning Centers shared their 'Read-a-thon' tree with us Aug 8, 2016
July 2016
- Jul 16, 2016 The St Roch YMCA kids took a field trip.... Jul 16, 2016
- Jul 14, 2016 2,500 kids are participating in Bridgeport's summer Lighthouse Program Jul 14, 2016
- Jul 13, 2016 Greenwich Country Day School donates a "Library in a box" Jul 13, 2016
June 2016
- Jun 6, 2016 Greenwich High School Seniors found some great children's books for us Jun 6, 2016
- Jun 3, 2016 We got a lot of help at Julian Curtiss Elementary School Jun 3, 2016
May 2016
- May 31, 2016 Muffins for Mom, Donuts for Dad May 31, 2016
- May 24, 2016 We found some books for the Teen Fathers Program at Bassick High May 24, 2016
- May 24, 2016 Filling the library at New Beginnings Family Academy May 24, 2016
- May 24, 2016 Nuff Said...... May 24, 2016
- May 16, 2016 Circulating used books amongst the local school libraries might help out May 16, 2016
- May 12, 2016 Andres collected books for a Kids Helping Kids project May 12, 2016
- May 10, 2016 Help us find some K-8th grade non-fiction May 10, 2016
- May 2, 2016 Rounding out Park City Magnet's Library May 2, 2016
April 2016
- Apr 28, 2016 Look what I found! Apr 28, 2016
- Apr 8, 2016 Inspirica's brand new Early Childhood and Parenting Center is so welcoming! Apr 8, 2016
- Apr 5, 2016 Do your Spring Cleaning with Books4Everyone! Apr 5, 2016
- Apr 5, 2016 All Our Kin Supports At Home Childcare Providers Apr 5, 2016
March 2016
- Mar 17, 2016 How to find great books for teens Mar 17, 2016
- Mar 17, 2016 Waltersville got their green on! Mar 17, 2016
- Mar 17, 2016 PT Partners Initiative aims to transform public housing Mar 17, 2016
- Mar 7, 2016 That's how I roll! Mar 7, 2016
February 2016
- Feb 22, 2016 Hall School is sponsoring a book give-away at their Parent Meeting on 2/23 Feb 22, 2016
- Feb 18, 2016 Cesar Batalla has a beautiful library that could use some more books Feb 18, 2016
- Feb 18, 2016 Hallen School is filling out its library Feb 18, 2016
- Feb 17, 2016 A great intro to Cerebral Palsy of Westchester Feb 17, 2016
- Feb 11, 2016 The DOMUS community library is a huge hit Feb 11, 2016
- Feb 3, 2016 Neighbor to Neighbor is currently hosting "Mardi Bra" Feb 3, 2016
January 2016
- Jan 26, 2016 Happy New Year and Thanks for all your support Jan 26, 2016
- Jan 19, 2016 Care Around the Clock is a very lively, inviting childcare care center Jan 19, 2016
- Jan 18, 2016 The kids actually cheered We Love Books at Discovery Magnet School! Jan 18, 2016
- Jan 15, 2016 Welcome to the new Precious Memories, opened on December 18th! Jan 15, 2016
December 2015
- Dec 12, 2015 Kids Helping Kids had an amazing Gift of Giving event Dec 12, 2015
- Dec 3, 2015 Bridgeport Military Academy has a new home with a very empty library Dec 3, 2015
- Dec 3, 2015 The Fairchild Wheeler Campus hosts three STEM based magnet schools Dec 3, 2015
- Dec 3, 2015 Capital Preparatory Harbor School has a 12 month school year Dec 3, 2015
- Dec 3, 2015 Great Oaks Charter School has expanded in its second year of operation Dec 3, 2015
November 2015
- Nov 30, 2015 Scarsdale Woman's Club shares some books from their Operation Bookshelf Nov 30, 2015
- Nov 19, 2015 We found an old friend at Bryant School Nov 19, 2015
- Nov 19, 2015 Waltersville School has a beautiful library Nov 19, 2015
- Nov 19, 2015 The International Institute of Connecticut helps immigrants and refugees Nov 19, 2015
- Nov 5, 2015 The Child & Family Guidance Center is looking for books to send home to families in Bridgeport Nov 5, 2015
- Nov 5, 2015 Read School is really into reading! Nov 5, 2015
- Nov 5, 2015 We dropped off about 700 books at Geraldine Johnson School Nov 5, 2015
- Nov 2, 2015 Best. Day. Ever. Nov 2, 2015
October 2015
- Oct 27, 2015 Preschool books for everyone! Oct 27, 2015
- Oct 26, 2015 Greenwich Alliance and Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich pass along their extra books Oct 26, 2015
- Oct 19, 2015 We had a very warm reception at Edison Elementary School Oct 19, 2015
- Oct 19, 2015 Dunbar School's literacy coach creates a scavenger hunt Oct 19, 2015
- Oct 17, 2015 Greenwich Book Shed celebrates 20 years Oct 17, 2015
- Oct 16, 2015 YMCA Childcare at St Roch took a field trip.... Oct 16, 2015
- Oct 13, 2015 Childcare Learning Center's Kids love books Oct 13, 2015
- Oct 6, 2015 Child First loves board books Oct 6, 2015
- Oct 6, 2015 Winthrop Elementary preps for a family reading night Oct 6, 2015
- Oct 6, 2015 Roosevelt School is looking great Oct 6, 2015
September 2015
- Sep 29, 2015 Black Rock has a beautiful addition that houses 10 classrooms and a multipurpose assembly space Sep 29, 2015
- Sep 21, 2015 Friends of the Cos Cob Library hosted a great children's book sale Sep 21, 2015
August 2015
- Aug 6, 2015 We love to give board and picture books to ABCD Aug 6, 2015

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