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What is the Prison Book Program?

We are a grassroots organization that exists for one purpose - to send free books to prisoners. We've been doing it since 1972.

Why send free books to prisoners?

Books are crucial to the political, spiritual and educational development of all people. Ray Champagne, a prisoner in Shirley, MA says "I believe that books (education) are the ONLY vehicle to change whether in or out of prison. I would be lost without books and folks to send them." Click here to read Ray's take on why books are so important to prisoners.

Education is a powerful tool that greatly reduces the chances of inmates returning to the prison system after their release. Prison educational programs have been drastically cut and most prisoners cannot afford to buy their own books. Most prisons do not allow family and friends to send books into prisons; they must come from a bookstore or publisher. That's where we step in to help. (We are affiliated with the Lucy Parsons Bookstore.)

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Regular Volunteer Hours

- Tuesdays: 6:30 - 9pm
- Thursdays: 6:30 - 9pm

Special Saturday Hours

- January 17th, 10am - 4pm
- February 21st, 10am - 4pm
- March 14th, 10am - 4pm

Just Drop In

Unless you are coming with a group of six or more people, you do not need to call ahead. Just stop by and we'll get you started! Click here for directions and please use the basement door on Temple Street near the traffic light.

If you would like to bring a group, contact info@prisonbookprogram.org




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1306 Hancock Street, Suite 100
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 423-3298

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