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At Books4Cause, we strongly believe in the values of community engagement and mutual aid. In order to increase community involvement, we’ve decided to launch a volunteer project. In addition to donations, this is another way to support us in our goal of redistributing books.    This past Monday, we had our first two volunteers comeContinue reading “Volunteer Opportunities at Avondale”

Due to community interest, we are now open on Saturdays from 12 PM – 6 PM. Additionally, we are changing our weekday hours to 12 PM – 6 PM. This way, we can be open after most business hours to accommodate our working friends in the neighborhood.  Additionally, in honor of winter and the upcomingContinue reading “Winter Updates at Avondale: New Saturday hours, weekday hours changed, & holiday display”

As of November 30, 2020, our Avondale library has rehomed over 1351 books! We are so glad to see our community utilizing our resources and look forward to continuing to distribute free books.   We have also had over 368 in-library visits and over 439 cart visits. We are always happy to see new andContinue reading “Our Impact So Far in Avondale”

Did you know about our NYC pickup service? We service the Manhattan and Bronx areas once a month, and are happy to pick up books from your home or workplace! You can see the dates of our next pickup and learn how to schedule one by clicking here. The NYC pickups have a suggested $35Continue reading “Pickups in New York City”

With the stay-at-home advisory active in Illinois and many other states, we at Books4Cause see an even greater need to continue distributing books to people stuck inside and getting the quarantine blues. With IDPH and CDC recommendations and guidelines in place, we believe that we can continue our operations in a safe and healthy manner.Continue reading “How we’re helping you stay safe & healthy”

We are sad to say goodbye to our Lincoln Park location. Due to the new stay-at-home mandate, we have decided to shut down the Lincoln Park library. We are sorry to leave, but hope visitors will continue to take and donate books at our Avondale library. The Avondale location, located at 2931 N. Milwaukee, willContinue reading “Lincoln Park Closure”

What better way is there to relax after work than kicking back with a new book? Starting next week, we’ll be giving you the opportunity to do just that! On Mondays and Wednesdays, our Avondale free library will be open from 12-7 PM. You can come by after a long day, find a fresh JohnContinue reading “New Late-Night Hours at Avondale”

Working with both Bright Star Church and Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob Synagogue, Books4Cause is excited to announce our third free library, opening soon in Bronzeville! In addition to having free books available, this location will also be a community resource center with computers. Following Covid-19 safety practices, visitors will be able to reserve time slotsContinue reading “Coming Soon––Free Library in Bronzeville”

Our free library in Avondale has moved to 2931 N. Milwaukee Ave., on the corner of Milwaukee and Gresham. The new location is right next door to the old one, but is much more spacious and bright! We had a lot of fun moving and decorating the new space. We have all the same booksContinue reading “Avondale free library has moved next door”

Molly, Avondale Librarian and Administrative Assistant   I really enjoy our “Classic Literature” shelf at Avondale, where we have books, plays, and poems that are widely considered to be important and well-known titles. We have a copy of Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, which is one of my favorite novels. I’m a fan of antiwar literature,Continue reading “What Books4Cause librarians like to read (and have in stock!)”