LIBERATION LIBRARY
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Packing Days are back! But COVID-19 is not over. Volunteers are required to wear a mask (KN95 or N95) throughout the day. Masks will be provided for those who do not have them. If you do not wear a mask during this event, you will be asked to leave. In general, Packing Days are held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month. 

We believe strongly that our readers should have a voice and a choice in the books that they receive. Our inside readers fill out order forms that volunteers fill at twice monthly Packing Days. Our readers provide their top three choices and general interests so that we can get them the book of their choosing or something similar.

Once their books are selected, our volunteers write personalized notes to each reader, and the books that the young people receive are always theirs to keep. Our model encourages our readers to have choice and ownership in a world where they are often devoid of both. 

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​Every book we send includes a personalized bookmark. You can make bookmarks and send them to us at: 
     Liberation Library
     c/o In These Times
     2040 N Milwaukee Ave
     Chicago Il 60647

Bookmarks must not include stickers, tape, or glue. Bookmarks can be made using pens, pencils, crayons, markers, paint, or the like.

❗️We are currently not accepting any book donations.❗️

While we appreciate our supporter’s generosity, our inventory space is limited, and we need to prioritize the books that are frequently requested by our readers. 
Liberation Library sends incarcerated young people books of their choosing. It's important for us to honor their book requests since they are trapped in a system that offers few opportunities for self-determination and choice. Our book catalog is created with and for the young people we serve, and the books are theirs to take home with them after they are released. 
We value our supporters’ enthusiasm to contribute to our work, if you live in Illinois and are interested in getting more involved with our work, please fill out this form and someone will be in touch. You can also donate to fund our magazine work here!
We recommend reading this Book Riot article before donating used books to other organizations.

Liberation Library  ©2024
  • Donate
  • About
    • Free the Dream$
    • Bookstore Partners
    • Press
    • Statement of Philosophy
  • Volunteer
  • Contact Us
    • FAQs