SHARING LITERACY,
GROWING OPPORTUNITY
Using books to build
and unite our community.
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A GIANT thank you, woohoo, you’re the best, to our sponsor of the month:
We have had the deep honor of being supported by Karl Herman! He is a former resident of our community here in North Minneapolis. He believes in supporting communities and shows it by supporting many community organizations including Story Orchard!
Once again a giant thank you, gracias, merci!
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 2-6,
Saturdays from 9-12
By appointment.
3860 Thomas Ave. N
Minneapolis, MN 55412
lesley@storyorchardbooks.org
612-716-0151
VOLUNTEER
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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Book recommendations
Local literacy events
Dates for our events
Book Source Space
Hours
Wednesdays from 2-6
Saturdays: 9-12
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.
The author
Calling all local author
Yes, you!
Are you an author who lives in the north side of Minneapolis?
We would love to hear from you!
One of our 2024 goals is to sell books from local authors.
Please contact us at lesley@storyorchardbooks.org
