Opening Doors to Lifelong Reading,
One Book at a Time.
At WePAC, reading is …
Empowering
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Joyful
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Fun
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Essential
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Empowering • Joyful • Fun • Essential •
What does WePAC do?
We reopen school libraries and inspire a love of reading in West Philadelphia kids.
Help bring libraries to life by reading with students, assisting in library spaces, or supporting events.
Your gift provides books, training, and resources that inspire lifelong readers in West Philadelphia.
Collaborate with us to reopen libraries, host literacy programs, or expand our community impact.
Our Programs
School Libraries
We provide volunteer recruitment, training, and operational support to ensure students have access to vibrant, functioning libraries.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Each month, enrolled families receive a book by mail to help spark a love of reading and strengthen early literacy in the community.
Library Cafe
Guest speakers share their personal stories, lead creative activities, and inspire children to see reading as a doorway to possibility and joy.
Our Impact
July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
3,271
library sessions provided
2,078
weekly students served
36,963
books circulated
7,482
WePAC volunteer hours
2,914
new titles added
$26K
value of new titles
Contact Us
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