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.

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Come shop our store without an appointment! See the Events page for scheduled dates/times.

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20

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!"

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Steven Smelser Homes, Inc.

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Upcoming Events

Sun, Jul 20
HUGE 50 Cent Book Sale
Gladstone
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Jul 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Gladstone, 17777 Webster Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027, USA
We're the biggest bookstore in Gladstone, with 28,000 titles, all 50 cents or less. [Cash only]
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Sat, Aug 16
HUGE 50 Cent Book Sale
Gladstone
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Aug 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Gladstone, 17777 Webster Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027, USA
The Clackamas Bookshelf has 28,000 titles, all 50 Cents or less. [Cash only] Come stock up for your next camping trip, beach trip, or vacation!
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Sun, Sep 21
HUGE 50 Cent Book Sale
Gladstone
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Sep 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Gladstone, 17777 Webster Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027, USA
Need a break? Read a book! The Clackamas Bookshelf has 28,000 titles to choose from, all 50 cents or less. [Cash only]
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Sat, Oct 18
GIANT 50 Cent Book Sale
Gladstone
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Oct 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Gladstone, 17777 Webster Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027, USA
The Clackamas Bookshelf offers THOUSANDS of books, all 50 cents or less. Jump start your holiday shopping at our monthly sale! [Cash only]
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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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