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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.

257,307

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!"

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Upcoming Events

  • Sun, Mar 15
    Gladstone
    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 getaway while raising money for books for local children. We've got 28,000 titles, all 50 cents or less.
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  • Sat, Apr 18
    Gladstone
    Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Gladstone, 17777 Webster Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027, USA
    Raise money for books for local children and find a good read for the weekend. We've got 28,000 books, all 50 Cents or less.
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  • Mon, May 04
    McMenamins Oregon City
    May 04, 2026, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    McMenamins Oregon City, 102 9th St, Oregon City, OR 97045, USA
    Join us at McMenamins Oregon City Pub starting at 5pm and 50% of the night's sales will get donated to The Clackamas Bookshelf!
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  • Sun, May 17
    Gladstone
    May 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Gladstone, 17777 Webster Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027, USA
    Find great books while raising money for books for local children. You can't beat our prices — 28,000 books, all 50 Cents or less!
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  • Sat, Jun 27
    Gladstone
    Jun 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Gladstone, 17777 Webster Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027, USA
    Support children's literacy AND stock up on books for your summer vacation! We've got 28,000 titles, all 50 cents or less.
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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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