The maryland book bank distributes free books to children, teachers, schools and organizations. So far we have sent 28,950 books to 8,458 children over the last few months. Baltimore wjz the maryland book bank is hosting its annual books for kids day on saturday from 9 a. Our network partners, corporate supporters, and staff have really stepped up to ensure all marylanders have enough to eat during this unprecedented crisis. All the books you take have to be stamped, not for resale.
Maryland national bank is not active anymore since 19940429. Stolen book bank van returned, vandalized maryland news. Jul 23, 2019 baltimore the maryland book banks van was stolen monday night, and they are hoping someone sees the distinctive vehicle that is used to pick up donations from across the state. Joining the maryland food bank fulfills my dream of working for an organization that is strategically making a difference in the lives of the people it serves and employs. About sue sue zavoyna, chief financial officer, is the energetic force that leads the food banks finance team and it department. To equip all 43 summer recreation and parks sites and 20 yearround child care centers with libraries of ageappropriate books and use the bookmobile and special parent nights to send books home with all participating children and families to create home libraries. The maryland book bank libraries baltimore, maryland 47 followers the maryland book bank is committed to cultivating literacy in children from underresourced neighborhoods. The book bank over the span of 7 years, the book bank has distributed over 1 million free childrens books to families, teachers, schools, and organizations throughout maryland. While our warehouse may be closed to the public due to covid19, the maryland book bank is still helping families and programs receive books during this time of distance learning. Search for books from the maryland book bank advanced search search 30,786 books, 15 movies, and 2 music items from this seller books movies music music classical by title by author by subject by isbn. The registered agent on file for this company is brigid mcdonnell and is located at 4000 buena vista ave, baltimore, md 21211. Maryland food bank a hunger relief nonprofit donate now. Staff will be onsite occasionally to bring book donations inside of the warehouse.
On tuesday, july 23rd, the mbbs van was stolen from our warehouse in baltimore, md. The organization turned what is normally its largest book collection day of the year into a book giveaway. Our after hours donation bin will be closedunavailable. The maryland book bank po box 41551 baltimore, md 21203. While our warehouse may be closed to the public due to covid19, the maryland book bank is still helping families and programs receive books during this time.
The van is a white cargo van with the book banks logo on the side as well as painted pictures of books, the phrases donate a book and follow me to. Teachers and librarians in baltimore city public schools come to the book bank to gather books for their students and to build their classroom libraries. Maryland book bank baltimore children and youth fund. The university system of maryland office usmo is proud to participate in the 2016 day to serve, governor larry hogans initiative that grants state employees paid leave to take part in a volunteer activity of their choosing. Abebooks uniqueness is our network of independent booksellers who work with us to provide the most diverse selection of rare, used and outofprint books on the internet. The companys filing status is listed as revived and its file number is d03112802. Coronavirus in mdcases top 46k, hospitalizations drop below 1,300. A baltimorebased nonprofit dedicated to cultivating literacy in our community and. The maryland book bank will reach an incredible milestone in late 2019 distributing our onemillionth childrens book in the community. Maryland book bank van still missing baltimore, md patch.
Jul 29, 2019 maryland book bank van still missing baltimore, md the van, which was last seen july 22, is used to distribute books to children, teachers, schools and other organizations. Books of any kind can be dropped off 24 hours per day, 7 days per week on the south covered loading dock at 1794 union ave baltimore, md 21211. From time to time over the last few months, the maryland book bank has found an occasional trash bag of healthy holly books on its loading dock. May 02, 2020 baltimore wjz thanks to the maryland book bank, hundreds of kids now have a new selection of books to read while being stuck at home during the covid19 pandemic. The headquarter was located at 10 light street, baltimore, md 21203. Find the books you want at the the maryland book bank online bookstore, based in baltimore, md. Aug 05, 2019 baltimore the maryland book bank says its van that was stolen in late july has been returned, but in pretty bad shape the organization tweeted a photo of the van, which is now covered in. The maryland book bank piloted the program in partnership with baltimore city public schools blueprint for literacy program, delivering 40,000 books via the ravens. Officials with the maryland book bank are raising money through gofundme to replace a van after officials say it was stolen from their baltimore warehouse last week. Baltimore city baltimore county anne arundel county howard county harford county volunteering is a great way to give back to the community and it also enriches your life as well.
Your donation of books is taxdeductible and donation receipts are available upon request. Any books or boxes left in the parking lot will result in a. To put unwanted books into the hands of those who want them. This rolling library is fullyfunded by the ravens foundation, inc. Today, the baltimore city department or recreation and parks introduced its latest efforts in supporting distance learning and alternative recreation options with the launch of baltimore city recreation and parks virtual rec center and new partnership with the maryland book bank. Just like covid19 has changed the world, weve changed the way were feeding maryland. The maryland book bank is a great nonprofit that focuses on providing book access to kids. The maryland book bank is a nonprofit organization committed to cultivating literacy in children from underresourced neighborhoods. Maryland book bank offers curbside book pickup for books for. All of us at the maryland book bank are united in our belief that all children deserve the resources to enrich the mind and encourage success.
Baltimore wjz thanks to the maryland book bank, hundreds of kids now have a new selection of books to read while being stuck at home during the covid19 pandemic. International book bank 2201 eagle st baltimore, md book. Their goal is to spark family reading at home by making sure there are plenty of books available. The maryland book bank distributes more than 100,000 free books to children, teachers, schools, and organizations each year. Due to coronavirus, maryland book bank turns book collection.
Its definitely come a long way from its early days in the cramped, hot space connected to the baltimore. International book bank 2201 eagle st baltimore md 21223. Trash bags of healthy holly books occasionally arrive at. Jun 12, 2019 from time to time over the last few months, the maryland book bank has found an occasional trash bag of healthy holly books on its loading dock. This group is for people in the central maryland area who are interested in volunteering in their free time. Every time theyve come in, its never been just five or six, kim crout, program manager for the book bank, told the baltimore sun.
Jul 30, 2019 the maryland book bank mbb is a nonprofit organization committed to cultivating literacy in children from underresourced communities. Help the md book bank replace their stolen van gofundme. Cultivating literacy in children in underresourced neighborhoods. The maryland book bank 501 n calvert st, baltimore, md 21278. The maryland book bank has provides new and gently used childrens books to disadvantaged families in baltimore. Since march, a trash bag full of 20 to 30 copies of healthy holly childrens books has appeared every so often at the maryland book bank. The maryland book bank is committed to cultivating literacy in children from. Usm office unites to support maryland book bank usm. Due to our hibernation, we are not currently accepting book donations. The home library program is the maryland book bank s kindergarten2nd grade reading initiative, designed to help build home libraries during the critical years of early literacy. Executive director of the maryland book bank, mark feiring, talks about this years books for kids day. That is a savings of 14 million dollars for families and teachers. Volunteers are needed to help organize books at the book bank. The maryland book bank 1794 union ave baltimore, md community.
1033 289 1118 806 791 363 1430 309 358 588 168 1104 1015 343 549 539 529 1230 1030 414 680 319 282 790 376 1144 381 646 1437 1424 700 1252 723 441 573 1268 1348 311 768 1429