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.
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.
Short Stable 520 Meetinghouse Rd Jenkintown PA 19046
Ride Hard Breathe Easy
Our mission is to alleviate the suffering of lung cancer patients and their caregivers by raising awareness, supporting early detection, assisting patients, and working to end the stigma associated with the disease.
Short Stable 520 Meetinghouse Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Help Us End Clothing Insecurity! 20 million kids across the U.S. lack access to affordable, appropriate clothing. Join us in our mission to #EndClothingInsecurity so one day all children will have the essentials they need for a safe and healthy childhood.
Speaker-Cathleen Plesnarski-Eastern Center for the Arts
March 12, 2026
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Short Stable 520 Meetinghouse Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046, USA
Eastern Center for the Arts. The Mission of the Eastern Center for the Arts and Technology is to equip all students with the dynamic skills, knowledge and mindsets to succeed in a career pathway.
Speaker- Dr. Brandi Scombordi-Raghu OD-Looking Out for Kids
March 26, 2026
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Short Stable, 520 Meetinghouse Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046, USA
Brandy Scombordi-Raghu, OD The Eye Institute at Drexel Director of Optometric Clinical Outreach, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics and Binocular Vision, School Vision Program, Salus at Drexel University, The Eye Institute
Dr Scombordi-Raghu oversees and assists with vision screenings at approximately 53 schools in Philadelphia and other school districts in Pennsylvania. As a part of the program, when a student fails a vision screening, the nurse sends home a note recommending them for an eye exam. If the parent can’t get the child an eye exam, a team from TEI goes to the school with the Big Red Bus, the University’s traveling eye clinic, to perform eye exams. Or they are bussed to TEI for care. After the exam, students are given two pairs of glasses; one to keep at school and the other to bring home with them.
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.
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-John Matthews from Ride Hard Breathe Easy
Ride Hard Breathe Easy
Our mission is to alleviate the suffering of lung cancer patients and their caregivers by raising awareness, supporting early detection, assisting patients, and working to end the stigma associated with the disease.
For more info: https://www.rhbe.org/
Join us for lunch and learn more.
JKC's Lunch Meeting w/ Zoom Option
Speaker-Elsie McCart from Cradles to Crayons
Help Us End Clothing Insecurity!
20 million kids across the U.S. lack access to affordable, appropriate clothing.
Join us in our mission to #EndClothingInsecurity so one day all children will have the essentials they need for a safe and healthy childhood.
For more info: https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/
Join us for lunch and learn more.
JKC's Lunch Meeting w/ Zoom Option
Jenkintown Kiwanis Club Board Meeting
JKC's Lunch Meeting w/ Zoom Option
Speaker-Cathleen Plesnarski-Eastern Center for the Arts
For more info: https://www.eastech.org/
Join us for lunch and see what you may learn!
Reading @ Jenkintown Day Nursey
JKC's Lunch Meeting w/ Zoom Option
JKC's Lunch Meeting w/ Zoom Option
Speaker- Dr. Brandi Scombordi-Raghu OD-Looking Out for Kids
Dr Scombordi-Raghu oversees and assists with vision screenings at approximately 53 schools in Philadelphia and other school districts in Pennsylvania. As a part of the program, when a student fails a vision screening, the nurse sends home a note recommending them for an eye exam. If the parent can’t get the child an eye exam, a team from TEI goes to the school with the Big Red Bus, the University’s traveling eye clinic, to perform eye exams. Or they are bussed to TEI for care. After the exam, students are given two pairs of glasses; one to keep at school and the other to bring home with them.
For more info: https://www.salusuhealth.com/eye-institute/news/community-outreach/charity-fundraiser/the-work-we-do.html
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