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Bright Futures CSA Program Presented at National Conference

Book Harvest’s Children’s Saving Account Program Presented at National Conference On September 5th, Mary Mathew, Book Harvest’s Director...

6 days ago

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Grand Reopening 2024

We welcomed over 150 community members, supporters, and local dignitaries to the grand reopening of Book Harvest

Sep 5

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Kindergarten Info Session 2024

You Have Options for Kindergarten! It’s that time of year again—when families start thinking about one of the most important decisions...

The Announcement You've All Been Waiting For!

Aug 22

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The Announcement You've All Been Waiting For!

The Family Space will REOPEN on September 12! As many of you know, we have been closed to the public all summer while we undergo an...

Aug 15

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I will always have a book in my hand.

“Thank you for all of my new books! I will always have a book in my hand."

Aug 8

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SXSW EDU 2025: Vote for Our Panel

Book Harvest has co-authored a proposal for an inspiring and transformative panel discussion at SXSW EDU 2025.

The Intern's Take: A lesson from Day One at Book Harvest

Aug 1

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The Intern's Take: A lesson from Day One at Book Harvest

The Intern's Take: A Lesson from Day One at Book Harvest By Leyla Svay Starting a new internship can be nerve-wracking for anyone,...

Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life at Book Harvest

Jul 22

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Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life at Book Harvest

By Leyla Svay No two days ever look the same at Book Harvest, but every day is a special day! Click on the video below to get the...

Jul 18

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Block Party 2024!

An estimated 3,500+ of you filled the concourse of the Durham Bulls Athletic Park for our annual Summer Block Party Saturday, July 13!...

Jul 11

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Where to Get Book Harvest Books

Need some new books? Here are all of the ways to get books this summer from Book Harvest while our Family Space is closed for...

Jun 28

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The bridging power of literacy

Literacy and education possess transformative power, capable of bridging societal divides and opening doors of opportunity for children of a

How Connecting Doors Reflect Book Harvest's Core Values

Jun 20

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How Connecting Doors Reflect Book Harvest's Core Values

By Leyla Svay, External Relations Team Member Alongside our growing team, our headquarters located at University Greene shopping mall on...

Jun 13

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"When I'm bored I read books"

We couldn't resist sharing: We received this note from a young Durham Public Schools student after her recent participation in Books on...

Jun 6

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Beyond the office

As an intern at Book Harvest, I've come to understand that our organization's mission extends far beyond the confines of an office. It's...

The Intern’s Take: The Value of Childhood Literacy

May 30

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The Intern’s Take: The Value of Childhood Literacy

By Leyla Svay, External Relations Team Member This summer, I'm thrilled to embark on an exhilarating journey with Book Harvest as an...

May 23

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New Moms, Veteran Moms

New moms are tired and tenacious, fragile and fierce, enervated and energized. And when you get a room of them together, they share...

May 16

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Joys of Storytime

By Jocelyn Reyes, Marketing & Outreach Representative Participating as a storytime reader at the Gift of Knowledge Academy in Durham, NC...

May 9

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Thank you, Tía

By Jocelyn Reyes, Marketing & Outreach Representative My interest in books was first encouraged by my mom. Before bed, she read me books...

May 2

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Reading together

Cuddle up with your child and enter the world of a story. Books are brain boosters. The more your child is read to from the very start,...

Apr 24

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Our Lovely Volunteers

By Phoebe Craft It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Month and this week we are highlighting the efforts and strengths of Book Harvest’s...

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