Events:
Books and Brews 2026
Celebrate Book Access & Literacy with WePAC
Join WePAC at our 3rd annual Books and Brews as we celebrate book access and foundational literacy in West Philadelphia.
Support WePAC, help kids, have fun!
What: WePAC's 3rd annual Books and Brews
Where: Two Locals Brewing, 3675 Market Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
When: Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 6:15pm to 8:30pm
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Become a Sponsor
All tickets include food and beverages during the event (beer, wine, spirits, non-alcoholic and soft drinks). Beverages provided by Two Locals Brewing and food prepared by Liberty Kitchen West.
Through sponsorships, ticket sales and raffles, we hope to raise $20,000 to support our work.
Your support plays a crucial role in helping us deliver quality library programming in our partner schools throughout West Philadelphia and to increase book access and foundational literacy for young children through our Imagination Library program. Your generosity empowers us to grow our literacy enrichment work and to share the joy of reading with more than 3,300 children each week.
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A city initiative combining early reading support, access to books, and volunteers to help parents build children’s reading skills.
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A city-wide reading competition (grades 4–8) that encourages teamwork and a love of reading through curated reading lists and engaging group participation.
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Designed for grand-families, this program offers literacy workshops, children’s books, digital literacy training, and supports for reading with school engagement.