Since 2004, Investing in Children’s Blue Boxes for Books Program has provided tens of thousands of free books to children and youth in London and area!
It’s well known that literacy is the cornerstone to a child’s development and well-being, including school and future employment success. We hope to “spread the word” and encourage literacy.
Blue Boxes for Books features recycling boxes filled with children's and youth books placed in strategic locations throughout London, St. Thomas, Elgin and Oxford counties.
Children are encouraged to choose a new or gently used book from the box. They can read it while waiting, take the book home to bring back on their next visit, or keep it! The goal is to get children and youth reading!
Each participating location adopts a Blue Box for Books bin. We provide the blue boxes filled with new or gently used books, along with a sign identifying the program. This box is placed in the waiting area and families will be encouraged to read, take, and share books. Once a location runs out of books, they just let us know and we come and fill it back up!