Our Mission is Children’s Literacy & Education
Our goals are to provide books that match children’s interests and to spark their love of learning.
Founder and Director Ruby Wiles launched Free Books for Kids Town Warren, Pennsylvania, in May 2011.
On the basis of research findings that children who have a choice in the books they receive become better readers, and that the biggest predictor of a child’s academic success is the number of books in their home, Founder and Director Ruby Wiles launched Free Books for Kids Town in Warren, Pennsylvania, in May 2011.
Click below to learn about this research, our mission, our history, our founder and how we give away thousands of books every year.
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Our Programs
Addressing Children’s Literacy and Education
Read to Keep
Our Signature Program
“You mean I get to keep this book? That it is mine?
This is the number one question we hear.
Children are delighted to learn that the book they select is theirs to keep. Over 2/3 of our children have no money for books. Even when other children are stacked high with books, they are accustomed to going without.
Discover where the children are that we serve, how we know what books they want, how teachers respond, and what the children have to say.
Libraries for Littles
Over 50% of babies born in rural and small town hospitals are born to moms on Medicaid. Connecting with families through prenatal and postpartum care and pediatric services helps us to reach these neediest families.
Libraries for Littles brings books into the homes of newborns and young children to kickstart great lives.
Halloween Read and Treat
Halloween Read and Treat® is part of regular Halloween trick-or-treating – in addition to giving out candy, the mission is to give out free books. Anyone anywhere can participate!
Interactive Festival
Join us the first Saturday in May when downtown Warren, Pa., comes alive with Free Books for Kids Town’s annual Interactive Festival!
The only children’s bookstore in a five-county region, and it helps support Free Books for Kids Town programs! 306 2nd Ave, Warren, PA 16364
Get Involved
We are always looking for volunteers who can have a direct impact on Free Books for Kids Town programs. There are many ways you can help!
Kids Town Books is located inside Warren Antiques, in the Second Avenue Exchange building.
Kids Town Books
Kids Town Books is the only children’s bookstore in a five-county region.
We are small but aim to please! We always have the Wimpy Kid, Dog Man, and Cat Kid books on their national release days.
No need to drive to Erie or beyond to get the latest, most popular books for elementary and middle school students.
Revenue from Kids Town Books helps support Free Books for Kids Town programs.
Address:
306 2nd Ave
Warren, PA 16364
Store Hours:
Monday: 10AM – 6:00PM
Tuesday: 10AM – 6:00PM
Wednesday: 10AM – 6:00PM
Thursday: 10AM – 6:00PM
Friday: 10AM – 6:00PM
Saturday: 10AM – 6:00PM
Sunday: 12PM – 4:00PM