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.
258,812
Books Gifted Since 2014
20
minutes a day spent reading with a child helps him/her develop critical reading skills
4X
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!"
Upcoming Events
- Sat, Apr 18
- Mon, May 04
- Sun, May 17
- Sat, Jun 27
- Sun, Jul 26
- Sat, Aug 22
- Sun, Sep 20
- Sat, Oct 17Oct 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PMKraxberger Middle School, Gladstone, 17777 Webster Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027, USAIt's reading season! Stock up on books for the rainy days ahead. You'll feel good knowing every book you buy supports our mission -- giving books to low-income kids across Clackamas County.
- Sun, Nov 15
- Sat, Dec 12
