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United Way of Greater Niagara has proudly installed & stocked over a dozen Little Free Libraries in Niagara County, including 9 Read in Color boxes. We believe everyone deserves access to books as a gateway to knowledge and personal empowerment.

Bringing diverse books that provide perspectives incorporating experiences from all identities for all readers to Little Free Library boxes. 

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New children’s books were generously donated by the Worldwide Philanthropic Literature Organization and ImagineWe Publishers.

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WHERE TO FIND OUR BOXES

 

  • Aquarium of Niagara (701 Whirlpool St. Niagara Falls)

  • Boys & Girls Club of the Northtowns: Newman Clubhouse (325 Franklin St. Tonawanda)

  • Community Missions, Inc. (1570 Buffalo Ave. Niagara Falls)

  • Henry J. Kalfas Elementary School (1730 Beech Ave. Niagara Falls)

  • Kenan Center (433 Locust St. Lockport)

  • Mayor’s Park North Tonawanda (987 Sweeney St. North Tonawanda)

  • Newfane Elementary School (2909 Transit Rd. Newfane)

  • Niagara Arts & Culture Center (1201 Pine Ave. Niagara Falls)

  • Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club (725 17th St. Niagara Falls)

  • Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center (825 Depot Ave. W Niagara Falls)

  • Niagara Wheatfield Middle School (2292 Saunders Settlement Rd. Sanborn)

  • Packard Court Community Center (4200 Pine Ave. Niagara Falls)

  • Pratt Elementary School (1628 Quaker Rd. Barker)

  • United Way of Greater Niagara (6420 Inducon Dr. W Ste B2, Sanborn)

  • Wilson High School (374 Lake St. Wilson)

  • Youth Mentoring Services of Niagara County (86 Park Ave. Lockport)

A POWERFUL TOOL FOR

ENHANCING MENTAL HEALTH

Reading …

 

    • Cultivates empathy & can improve social skills

    • Allows children to escape into other worlds

    • Can lower stress & promote relaxation

    • Invites children to think & problem solve

    • Can improve memory & reduce risk of falling behind

    • Helps development at school & reduces exam anxiety

    • Can help children put their own life into perspective

donate or sponsor a box 

We are committed to keeping our boxes fully stocked and continue to look for more locations. With your support, the cost for a new box, registration plaque, and installation can be provided.

To learn more, call 716-731-4580

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