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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
Saturday sessions will return in September.
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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