Throughout the month of March, community members are invited to donate new and gently-used books for children and teens. Donations can be brought to one of several drop-off locations in Jenkintown and surrounding communities. Please see the map below to find a location closest to you.
Your donated books will help spark imagination, support literacy and ensure more young people have access to stories they can love.
Drive Dates
March 1 – March 31
What To Donate
We welcome new or gently-used books in good, clean condition for:
Babies & Toddlers (board books)
Preschool & Elementary-aged children
Middle school & Teen readers
Popular categories include:
Picture books
Early readers
Chapter books
Graphic novels
Young adult (YA) fiction
Diverse books that reflect a variety of cultures, identities, and experiences
Condition Guidelines:
Clean and odor-free
No missing pages
No excessive writing, coloring, or highlighting
Covers and spines intact
What Not to Donate
To ensure all donated books can be shared with dignity and ease, please do not donate:
Adult books
Textbooks or workbooks
Encyclopedias or reference sets
Magazines
Books with mold, water damage, strong odors, or heavy wear
Religious or political materials
If you’re unsure about an item, it’s best to leave it out.
Drop-Off Locations
Donations may be dropped off at any participating location throughout March. Click the map below to zoom in and find a location near you.
A heartfelt thank you to the local businesses and organizations making this community initiative possible by hosting book drop-off locations. Click any logo below to visit their website.
Where Do The Books Go?
Collected books will be distributed to organizations and programs that serve children and families in our region, including Mitzvah Circle and Jenkintown Day Nursery.
Our goal is to place books directly into the hands of young readers who may have limited access to books of their own.
Get Involved
Want to help beyond donating books?
Share this drive with friends and neighbors
Host a mini collection at your workplace, school, or club
Volunteer to sort or transport books
For questions or to get involved, contact Janet Crawford at [email protected]
About the Kiwanis Club of Jenkintown
The Kiwanis Club of Jenkintown is dedicated to serving the local community through various service and fundraising projects. Our club has been in service to our community for 76 years.
Speaker-Peter Van Do- Jenkintown Borough Planning Commission
May 21, 2026
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Short Stable 520 Meetinghouse Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046, USA
Peter Van Do will share progress on the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) historical marker initiative. The application for a marker honoring architect Horace Trumbauer has been officially approved, part of a larger statewide rollout of 45 new markers following the program’s recent revamp. Installation and dedication events are expected in 2026-27, aligning with celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Horace Traumbauer grew up in Jenkintown and designed several local landmarks, including the Jenkintown-Wynocte Train Station. The JBPC is suggesting a collaboration with local organizations including Kiwanis to celebrate this special event.
Jenkintown Chiropractic Center, 435 Johnson St, Jenkintown, PA 19046, USA
Prep for the 34th Annual Jenkintown Sunset 5K Run.
We will fold nearly 1000 t-shirts and then prep the bibs and t-shirts for all those registered runners for early pick up.
Lunch will be pizza and drinks. many hands makes for faster work. We will need all hands on deck for this project.
Please join us!
Welcome to Jenkintown’s 34th Annual Sunset 5K Run. Enjoy our beautiful neighborhoods, and celebrate afterwards on our town square.
Are you ready to run the Summit? This challenging tree lined 5k course winds it’s way through the borough of Jenkintown without crossing Old York Rd. One of the largest evening 5K runs around. Come on out and join us! Live Music, food and prizes for all age groups.
Run Benefits : The Kiwanis Foundation of Jenkintown.
This race is about more than miles. Last year, the Kiwanis Club of Jenkintown donated $25,000 to 39 nonprofits supporting children’s needs in our community and beyond. The Jenkintown Sunset 5K helps make that impact possible.
If you have any questions please contact the race director: Stuart Tollen at: [email protected]
The Book Train Community Book Drive
All Aboard the Book Train
Throughout the month of March, community members are invited to donate new and gently-used books for children and teens. Donations can be brought to one of several drop-off locations in Jenkintown and surrounding communities. Please see the map below to find a location closest to you.
Your donated books will help spark imagination, support literacy and ensure more young people have access to stories they can love.
Drive Dates
March 1 – March 31
What To Donate
We welcome new or gently-used books in good, clean condition for:
Popular categories include:
Condition Guidelines:
What Not to Donate
To ensure all donated books can be shared with dignity and ease, please do not donate:
If you’re unsure about an item, it’s best to leave it out.
Drop-Off Locations
Donations may be dropped off at any participating location throughout March. Click the map below to zoom in and find a location near you.
A heartfelt thank you to the local businesses and organizations making this community initiative possible by hosting book drop-off locations. Click any logo below to visit their website.
Where Do The Books Go?
Collected books will be distributed to organizations and programs that serve children and families in our region, including Mitzvah Circle and Jenkintown Day Nursery.
Our goal is to place books directly into the hands of young readers who may have limited access to books of their own.
Get Involved
Want to help beyond donating books?
For questions or to get involved, contact Janet Crawford at [email protected]
About the Kiwanis Club of Jenkintown
The Kiwanis Club of Jenkintown is dedicated to serving the local community through various service and fundraising projects. Our club has been in service to our community for 76 years.
Upcoming events
Reading @ Jenkintown Day Nursey
JKC's Lunch Meeting w/ Zoom Option
Speaker-Peter Van Do- Jenkintown Borough Planning Commission
Horace Traumbauer grew up in Jenkintown and designed several local landmarks, including the Jenkintown-Wynocte Train Station. The JBPC is suggesting a collaboration with local organizations including Kiwanis to celebrate this special event.
If you have time...we have lunch.
Jenkintown Sunset 5K-T-shirts and Bib Prep Day
Jenkintown Sunset 5K Run
Tuesday June 2, 2026 at 7PM
Welcome to Jenkintown’s 34th Annual Sunset 5K Run. Enjoy our beautiful neighborhoods, and celebrate afterwards on our town square.
Are you ready to run the Summit? This challenging tree lined 5k course winds it’s way through the borough of Jenkintown without crossing Old York Rd. One of the largest evening 5K runs around. Come on out and join us! Live Music, food and prizes for all age groups.
Run Benefits : The Kiwanis Foundation of Jenkintown.
This race is about more than miles. Last year, the Kiwanis Club of Jenkintown donated $25,000 to 39 nonprofits supporting children’s needs in our community and beyond. The Jenkintown Sunset 5K helps make that impact possible.
If you have any questions please contact the race director: Stuart Tollen at: [email protected]
JKC's Lunch Meeting w/ Zoom Option
Jenkintown Kiwanis Club Board Meeting
JKC's Lunch Meeting w/ Zoom Option
Reading @ Jenkintown Day Nursey
JKC's Lunch Meeting w/ Zoom Option
JKC's Lunch Meeting w/ Zoom Option
JKC's Lunch Meeting w/ Zoom Option
Jenkintown Kiwanis Club Board Meeting
JKC's Lunch Meeting w/ Zoom Option
Reading @ Jenkintown Day Nursey
JKC's Lunch Meeting w/ Zoom Option
JKC's Lunch Meeting w/ Zoom Option
JKC's Lunch Meeting w/ Zoom Option
JKC's Lunch Meeting w/ Zoom Option
Jenkintown Kiwanis Club Board Meeting
JKC's Lunch Meeting w/ Zoom Option