SHARING LITERACY,
GROWING OPPORTUNITY
Using books to build and unite our community.
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Take a virtual tour of our space and see our work in action.
Dream it
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Dream it 〰️
The Next Chapter: We Need Your Help to Keep the Pages Turning
We are a small but mighty team, and your past generosity helped us not only grow our services but also learn how truly special our community is. Now, as we look to the new year, we need your continued financial support to sustain this momentum.
We believe that reading provides access—to education, to employment, to equity, and to joy.
Welcome to Story Orchard!
We connect children, families, adults, and educators in the Minneapolis area with books, instruction, and experiences.
Over 8,000 books chosen and enjoyed by community members
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Over 8,000 books chosen and enjoyed by community members 〰️
We empower our community by helping build strong foundations based in literacy and a lifelong love of reading.
OUR GOAL
The Story Orchard aims to build community literacy skills in the Twin Cities area and increase community access to resources and programing that enhance literacy skills.
In Summary…
OUR WORK
OUR MOTTO
The Story Orchard works directly with people to connect children, families, and educators, with free, high-quality reading materials via our Book Bikemobile at community-led events.
Personal success is directly tied to strong literacy skills. The Story Orchard is committed to ensuring all Minneapolis area children and families have access to equitable opportunities.
Help us spread the joy of reading!
DONATE
Our current financial funding goal is to provide more family story times. Your monetary contribution will help us to do just that! You’ll be…
supporting local authors
providing free copies of the local authors’ book to families
Increasing access to literacy opportunities.
DONATE BOOKS
Have books to share? We gratefully accept gently used books to pass along to eager readers. Donations can be dropped off at our location.
Wednesdays from 2-6pm
Saturdays from 10am-2pm
By appointment.
3860 Thomas Ave. N
Minneapolis, MN 55412
lesley@storyorchardbooks.org
612-716-0151
VOLUNTEER
$1000 level (one time donation)
Company logo posted in our bookstore
Recognition on our website and social media
Be included as a sponsor in our donor communications and newsletter
Recognition with company logo when we attend community events
$500 level (one time donation)
Company logo posted in our bookstore
Recognition on our website and social media
Be included as a sponsor in our donor communications and newsletter
Email us to become a sponsor
lesley@storyorchardbooks.org
Partner Organizations
We are so lucky to have amazing partners in our community.
https://crookedzipper.com/home
Crooked Zipper is a nonprofit organization focused on arts, literacy, and sustainability. They have created a mobile tool, Art Book Cart (ABC), to engage communities with literature through art.
https://www.thefreebookbuggie.org/
Their mission is to provide books to children and ignite a passion for reading that empowers each child to explore a world of opportunity.
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Hours
Wednesdays, 2-6pm
Saturdays, 10am-2pm
Donations
Can be dropped off during our open hours
3860 Thomas Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55412
Our custom built bookmobile hits the streets in the summer. Look for it at community events and just around town. Check out our events page during the summer months to find out where it will be. You can visit it at the Book Source during the rest of the year!
The Book Source space is open and ready for you!
All books are free for community members.
Books for all ages from babies to adults
Book recommendations from neighbors and friends of Story Orchard
A space to relax and connect with others
Book Bikemobile
In the spotlight…
The amazing youth reporters from North News were professional and utterly amazing. Our future is bright with young women at the helm. Thank you to AZHAE'LA HANSON and Pillsbury United Communities for supporting the North News Interns.
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