Greetings and happy June. This month contains our annual Street Books Revelry & Community Celebration, (June 20!), the opening of an Oregon Historical Society exhibit that includes Street Books, and an invitation to the Book-lover's Pedalpalooza ride in August! But first, we are sending out so much gratitude that we must distill it into bullet points, so as not to overwhelm.
Our Spring Campaign met the $10,000 match (we love you, Peter Samson, Robin Schauffler and anonymous family)
We also met our giant goal of 50 new or increasing monthly donors, (this means $945 of support per month, and $11,351 per year)
Our Spring Campaign Business Partners raised nearly $3,000 for us - please support them and thank them for supporting Street Books
Thank you to all the businesses, families and individuals who helped make our Spring Campaign a success! We were blown away by your commitment and generosity. If you've been meaning to donate but haven't yet, it’s never too late to add your support. We are headed into a busy season for sharing books but a season that is also typically slower for individual giving — we can always use your support! Consider making it a monthly gift and spread your good support all year round. Thank you!
STREET BOOKS REVELRY & COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Thursday, June 20th, 5:30pm to 7:30pm (SW Park Avenue between SW Jefferson and SW Madison)
Free, wheelchair accessible event — Everyone welcome! Featuring:
Musician Jet Black Pearl & Louis the Amazing Bubbleman!
Poetry by Street Books library patrons
Delicious tacos, pizza and cake!
And so much more! More details and an RSVP link at our Event Page
Street Books is honored to be included in the Oregon Historical Society's exhibit, Rivers, Roses & Rip City: The Remarkable History of Portland. Visit the exhibit and look for a photo of our crew in the section on Bicycles!
Also, this Saturday, June 15th, two great local businesses Books With Pictures & Kiss Coffee will host events that include/benefit Street Books. Check their social media for details and thank you for supporting them!
Book Lovers Bike Ride
Colonel Sumners Park, SE 17th and SE Taylor Street Books
Wed, Aug 7, 2024, 6:00 PM Gather at 6 and leave at 6:30 Ride is a loop.
Along the way there will be local author book giveaways, opportunities to learn about Street Books, and a community book exchange at the end of the ride. Bring a book you'd love to share and leave with a new-to-you one! Adults, kids, adults who act like kids, kids who act like adults...everyone is welcome!
Join us for the ride or meet us at the end for a book exchange.