Donate Books
Want to run a book drive in support of the Book Bank?
Download our How-to Book Drive Kit here.
Upcoming Book Donation Dates:
Saturday, March 13
11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Bags & boxes of books can be left in our gated driveway on the wooden pallets provided.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
- Dr. Seuss
Become a Supporter
2019 Corporate / Foundation Donors
The Slaight Family Foundation
Carol McPherson and Gerry Egan Children's Charity
The Mathews Foundation
Bay Tree Foundation
The City of Toronto
Cadillac Fairview
CIBC
Lewis-Cohen Family Foundation
McLean Foundation
Mariano Elia Foundation
BMO Foundation
TD Bank
The Newell Family Foundation
Ellis Don Corporation
Oxford Properties
John and Marian Taylor Family Foundation
Woodbine Cares Foundation
Anonymous
Andrew Chisholm and Laurie Thomson Fund
John and Jocelyn Barford Family Foundation
MacDonald Griffin Charitable Foundation
The Jackman Foundation
The Barrett Family Foundation
The Betty Averbach Foundation
The Toronto Foundation
Martin Merry & Reid Limited
Carrot Common
Shoppers Drug Mart
Enterprise Car Share
Toronto Transit Commission
Lillypost
Scholastic Canada
Sputnik Design Partners
2019 Holiday Auction – auction item donors for their generous support
Katy Dockrill for the use of her amazing artwork
Thank you to our 3rd party contributions facilitators
Benevity Funds
Echo-age
United Way
CanadaHelps
A special thank you to our Monthly Donors
There are different ways you can show your financial support to The Children’s Book Bank. Click below to become a monthly donor or to make a one-time donation.
For sponsorship opportunities please contact Mary Ladky at mary.ladky@childrensbookbank.com
Thank you to all those who have made a financial donation to The Children's Book Bank.
Become a Volunteer
Our volunteers are an essential part of Book Bank operations. With over 50 volunteers working with us per year and a paid staff of seven, we truly couldn’t do what we do without them. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please review the following requirements and responsibilities of Book Bank volunteers.
Volunteer Requirements
Volunteers must:
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Be 16 or older
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Be available at least 2-3 hours per week, for a period of at least one year
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Be able to successfully complete a Vulnerable Sector Check
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Have an interest in/ experience with working with children, engaging in social justice causes, having knowledge of children’s literature, and working in a retail environment
Volunteer Responsibilities
Volunteers will be asked to perform the following tasks as volunteers at the Book Bank:
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Engage with customers and be able to provide advice and assistance with regards to children’s literature
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Maintain a tidy storefront environment (stocking shelves, creating displays, sweeping, dusting, etc.)
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Read to children as part of Storytimes for Students and other storefront programs
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Sort and organize book donations
Interested in a different kind of volunteer opportunity outside the storefront? (Database management, marketing, fundraising, social media management, etc.) Please contact Loribeth Gregg at loribeth.gregg@childrensbookbank.com
