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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 the only tool that has proved useful in preventing people from 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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Special
Saturday Hours
- April 19, 9am to 4pm
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May 17, 9am to 4pm
Regular
Volunteer Hours
- Tuesdays: 6:30 - 9pm
- Thursdays: 6:30 - 9pm
As
usual, 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 at a different
time, contact info@prisonbookprogram.org
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