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Annual Book Drive

Over the last five years, we have helped local elementary schools add over 2,500 books to their collection.

We select various books, authors, illustrators, and subjects through multiple sources to add to our wish list. Donors who shop locally, through independent bookstores, or through our wish list link help make a bigger difference in our community. Help our libraries reflect the cultures, perspectives, and traditions of our community. The book drive kicks off with the fall semester and runs through the end of October, allowing deliveries to local schools in early November.

2024 5th Annual Book Drive

The 2024 Book Drive is here! Donate through local bookshop Hares & Hatters, the Hares & Hatters Online Wishlist, our Amazon Wishlist, or drop your books off in the Graduate School office for a thank-you gift! - Museum Building Suite 401

Please also join us for our 2024 first annual Book Drive Ribbon Cutting, on Tuesday, Sep 24, at 5:15 p.m. in the Graduate School office!

Grad School staff with Tyhee Elementary School staff, holding donated books

stacks of books donated for the Graduate School book drive

Grad School staff with Jefferson Elementary School staff, holding donated books

stacks of books donated for the Graduate School book drive, with ROAR banner in background

Grad School staff with Connor Academy staff, holding donated books

stacks of books donated for the Graduate School book drive

For our 2023 Book Drive, we collected a grand total of 725 books, which put our overall total since the first drive to over 2,000 books donated to local elementary schools. 

This year, we were able to raise 764 books to donate to 18 elementary schools in the Pocatello/Chubbuck area!

Our goal was to collect over 500 books to deliver to the local Kindergarten through Fourth Grade classrooms. We exceeded our goal with a total of 679 books to donate to 19 local schools!

Our goal was to collect over 500 books to deliver to the local Kindergarten through Fourth Grade classrooms. We exceeded our goal with a total of 679 books to donate to 19 local schools!