The Book Bank

The Book Bank provides books to Reading Captains, educators, organizations, and community members.

We are committed to raising a city of readers.  We want every child to have a book. 

Educators can get up to 400 books per school year, as well as supplemental classroom supplies.  

Membership is FREE!

We offer a curated selection of books for all ages, and as diverse as our city.

We are supported by the kind and generous donations of many individual, community, and corporate partners.

Our location is inside 

Martin Luther King High School

6100 Stenton Avenue

Philadelphia, PA  19138

MLK High School is at the intersection of Stenton Avenue and Haines Street.

Our entrance into the building is on Haines Street. Park in the lot and call (215) 279-7450. We will come to let you in or pick up your donation.

The Book Bank is open on Wednesdays from 3:00 to 6:00 pm and by appointment for drop-offs.

Please email anne@phillybookbank.org or call (215) 279-7450 for more information. You can also ask about our boxing-up book options.

We follow the School District of Philadelphia calendar and closures.

Looking for extra books and supplies for your classroom, organization, or community? 

Come to the Philly Book Bank!  

Book Bank Members will receive up to 400 books per school year and supplies, with a combined value of over $4,000.

Thanks to a very generous donation from the Philadelphia Foundation - S. Albert Fund, there is no membership fee this year.

Membership is FREE!