Opening Doors to Lifelong Reading,

One Book at a Time.

At WePAC, reading is …

Empowering

Joyful

Fun

Essential

Empowering • Joyful • Fun • Essential •

What does WePAC do?

We reopen school libraries and inspire a love of reading in West Philadelphia kids.

Volunteer reading books to children

Help bring libraries to life by reading with students, assisting in library spaces, or supporting events.

Your gift provides books, training, and resources that inspire lifelong readers in West Philadelphia.

Collaborate with us to reopen libraries, host literacy programs, or expand our community impact.

Our Programs

School Libraries

We provide volunteer recruitment, training, and operational support to ensure students have access to vibrant, functioning libraries.

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Each month, enrolled families receive a book by mail to help spark a love of reading and strengthen early literacy in the community.

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Library Cafe

Guest speakers share their personal stories, lead creative activities, and inspire children to see reading as a doorway to possibility and joy.

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Our Impact

July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026

School Library Program:

3,010

library sessions provided

3,388

weekly students served via library sessions

38,609

books circulated across our 14 school libraries

8,568

WePAC library volunteer hours

2,903

new titles added across our 14 school libraries

525

children enrolled in our Imagination Library program

$31K

value of new titles added across our 14 school libraries

Imagination Library Program:

3,827

books added to home libraries via our Imagination Library program

Contact Us

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