The Clackamas Bookshelf provides free books to low-income children in Clackamas County, with the understanding that widespread access to books offers positive, long-term benefits to our entire community.

Store Shopping

Come shop our store once a month. Books are 50 cents or less! See the Events page for scheduled dates/times.

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minutes a day spent reading with a child helps him/her develop critical reading skills

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Students who are not proficient readers by the end of 3rd grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school

7,800

Number of hours a year kids spend at home
Kids spend 900 hours at school

Our Impact

Julia Monteith, Oregon Trail School District

The Clackamas Bookshelf was a helping hand for our families during the prolonged COVID-19 school closure. Their mission to support those most in need became a broader imperative as our families sheltered in their homes. Without access to books from their classroom or school library, our students were eager for new stories. As one of our parents said, our kids were “over the moon with fresh books!"

Corporate Sponsors

Steven Smelser Homes, Inc.

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Upcoming Events

Sun, Nov 16
HUGE 50 Cent Book Sale
Gladstone
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Nov 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Gladstone, 17777 Webster Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027, USA
The Clackamas Bookshelf has books for everyone on your holiday shopping list! 28,000 titles, all 50 cents or less. [Cash only]
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Sat, Dec 13
HUGE 50 Cent Book Sale
Gladstone
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Dec 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Gladstone, 17777 Webster Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027, USA
Finish off your holiday shopping with a book for every stocking! We've got 28,000 titles, all 50 cents or less. [Cash only]
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Sun, Jan 25
HUGE 50 Cent Book Sale
Gladstone
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Jan 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Gladstone, 17777 Webster Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027, USA
If your New Year's Resolution is to read more books, we've got you covered! Discover 28,000 titles, all 50 cents or less.
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Sat, Feb 21
GIANT 50 Cent Book Sale
Gladstone
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Feb 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Gladstone, 17777 Webster Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027, USA
Cozy up by the fire with a good book! We've got 28,000 titles, all 50 Cents or less!
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Sun, Mar 15
HUGE 50 Cent Book Sale
Gladstone
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Mar 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Gladstone, 17777 Webster Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027, USA
Find a good book for your Spring Break get-away! We've got 28,000 titles, all 50 cents or less.
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Sat, Apr 18
HUGE 50 Cent Book Sale
Gladstone
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Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Gladstone, 17777 Webster Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027, USA
Looking for a good read for the weekend? We've got 28,000 books, all 50 Cents or less.
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Sun, May 17
GIANT 50 Cent Book Sale
Gladstone
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May 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Gladstone, 17777 Webster Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027, USA
You can't beat our prices -- 28,000 books, all 50 Cents or less!
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Sat, Jun 27
HUGE 50 Cent Book Sale
Gladstone
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Jun 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Gladstone, 17777 Webster Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027, USA
Stock up on books for your summer vacation! We've got 28,000 titles, all 50 cents or less.
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