The Library Project Expands Literacy Programs, Reaching Thousands of Students in 2025

The Library Project announced significant progress in its literacy initiatives during the first half of 2025, reaching thousands of children in communities across China. From January through July, the organization partnered with 13 schools, establishing 5 Reading Rooms, 54 Reading Corners, and delivering 1 Book Donation. These efforts benefited 6,737 students with access to new libraries and an additional 935 students through Children’s Literacy Bags. In total, 17,725 books were donated.

This work was made possible by the support of FedEx, tesa, Bestseller, ForusGroup, The Learning Adventure, Hangzhou International School, Tata, Maovember, the Peter Yu Family, and the Zhang Jiarong Family.

Upcoming Programs

From August to December 2025, The Library Project will expand its impact with the following initiatives:

• 5 schools: 45 Reading Corners, made possible by FORVIA Foundation
• 7 schools: 3 Reading Rooms and 24 Reading Corners, made possible by Sika
• 4 schools: 25 Reading Corners and 100 Children’s Literacy Bags, made possible by Bestseller
• 1 school: 6 Reading Corners, made possible by FedEx Guangzhou
• 1 school: 1 Reading Room, made possible by CMGE
• 1 school: 1 Reading Room, made possible by Peninsula Hotel Shanghai
• 1 school: 1 Reading Room, made possible by the Ni Family
• 1 hospital: 4 Reading Corners, made possible by the Rotary Club of Chongqing
• 4 community centers: 300 Children’s Literacy Bags, made possible by FedEx
• Multiple locations: 1 Reading Room, 48 Reading Corners, and 800 Children’s Literacy Bags, made possible by Applied Materials

Comprehensive Literacy Programs

The Library Project provides literacy support through Reading Rooms, Reading Corners, Children’s Literacy Bags, and STEAM Boxes, along with teacher training. These programs are designed to improve access to age-appropriate books and encourage a culture of reading in schools, homes, and communities.

All donated books were selected according to The Library Project’s Book Content Core Values, which emphasize STEAM Education, Inclusion & Diversity, Environmental Protection, Girls’ Education, Promoting World Peace, and Nurturing the Heart & Mind. These values ensure that children not only gain access to books but also engage with materials that are relevant, empowering, and inspiring.