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Kids Reading Outdoor

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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Store Shopping

 

Come shop our store without an appointment! 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!"

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Upcoming Events

  • Sun, May 18
    Kraxberger Middle School, Gladstone
    May 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Kraxberger Middle School, Gladstone, 17777 Webster Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027, USA
    Mysteries, Thrillers, Westerns, LARGE PRINT, Fantasy, Kids Books, Novels, Cookbooks, How-To Guides, Travel, History, Biographies, Politics, Science, Gardening, Health, & Parenting.
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  • Sat, Jun 21
    Gladstone
    Jun 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Gladstone, 17777 Webster Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027, USA
    Gladstone's best book store offers 28,000 titles, all 50 cents or less. [CASH ONLY]
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  • Sun, Jul 20
    Gladstone
    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
    Gladstone
    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
    Gladstone
    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
    Gladstone
    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
    Gladstone
    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
    Gladstone
    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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in promoting children's literacy
The Clackamas Bookshelf

The Clackamas Bookshelf provides free books to kids in Clackamas County who need them.

Contact Us

Phone: 503-908-3766

Tax ID: 47-1189318

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