Family Books Program
Building home libraries. Strengthening family literacy. Connecting community.
Access to food should not be separated from access to books.
The Family Books Program is a Wren Works initiative designed to embed literacy support directly within trusted community spaces. Through our partnership with the Lebanon Food Pantry, families receive free, high-quality children’s books each month—helping build home libraries and shared reading habits over time.
This program is structured as a pilot model exploring how literacy resources can be delivered at the point of social service in a way that is measurable, sustainable, and replicable.
How the Program works
[Weekly?] Book Distribution
Each child receives on new book to own
Families may select additional gently used books at no cost
Titles are selected for high-interest themes, accessibility across ages, and availability in English and Spanish
Books are chosen to encourage shared reading between caregivers and children
Every featured book includes a free digital STEAM resource with:
Shared reading prompts
Simple creative activities
Extensions that support curiosity in science, art, nature, and storytelling
These resources are designed to make reading an active, meaningful experience at home.