Building Spaces for Learning
Libraries open doors to possibility. For many children in rural communities, a library is the first place they’ve ever had access to books. It’s more than shelves and stories; it’s a space where curiosity grows, creativity is encouraged, and a love of learning begins.
At The Library Project, we build libraries that meet children and communities where they are. Each library we create is designed to inspire reading, strengthen education, and support teachers and parents in nurturing lifelong learners.
Why Libraries Matter
Around the world, millions of children attend schools with no access to books or safe, dedicated spaces to read. According to UNESCO, literacy is “the foundation for lifelong learning,” yet in many low- and middle-income countries, seven in ten children cannot read and understand a simple story by age ten (World Bank, 2022).
Libraries make learning possible. They provide essential reading materials, encourage exploration, and empower teachers to make reading part of everyday classroom life. By investing in libraries, we’re investing in stronger schools, confident readers, and thriving communities.
Our Library Types
Every community is different, and so is every library we build. From full Reading Rooms to compact Reading Corners and take-home Literacy Bags, each library is designed to meet children and teachers where they are, creating spaces that make reading accessible, joyful, and sustainable.
Reading Rooms
Reading Rooms transform existing school spaces into bright, inviting libraries filled with books, tables, chairs, and shelving designed for children. Working with local education departments, we repurpose unused classrooms into inspiring learning spaces that serve the entire school.
Reading Corners
Reading Corners bring books directly into classrooms and community centers, giving children and teachers access to diverse, high-quality titles. Each Reading Corner creates a welcoming place where children can explore, learn, and grow every day.
Book Donations
Book Donations strengthen existing school libraries by providing new, high-quality books that keep collections fresh and engaging. Each donation helps students discover new stories, explore new ideas, and continue their journey as lifelong readers.
Literacy Bags
Literacy Bags give children their very own collection of books to take home; their first personal library. Distributed through schools and local partners, these bags help families build a reading culture that continues beyond the classroom.
Our Book Content Core Values
Our book content core values guide everything we do at The Library Project. They shape the libraries we build, the literacy programs we deliver, and the training we provide to teachers and parents. Each book we select reflects these values, helping children explore diverse ideas, think critically, and discover the joy of reading.
Our Core Values
- STEAM Education – Encouraging curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving through science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
- Inclusion & Diversity – Promoting empathy and understanding by celebrating different cultures, abilities, and perspectives.
- Protecting the Environment – Inspiring children to value and care for the natural world around them.
- Girls’ Education – Supporting gender equality and empowering girls through access to education and knowledge.
- Promoting World Peace – Encouraging kindness, cooperation, and global awareness through the stories children read.
- Nurturing the Heart & Mind – Building emotional intelligence and compassion alongside intellectual growth.