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WePAC recruits and trains volunteers to work in elementary school libraries throughout Philadelphia.

WePAC’s mission is to promote childhood literacy in West Philadelphia by providing access to high quality, representative books and literacy enrichment that inspire children to become lifelong readers.

11/10/2026

📚 **West Philly Reads: Books That Kids Can't Put Down!**

What makes a book impossible to put down? Sometimes it's a character you can't help but love, a story full of surprises, or an adventure that keeps you turning the pages!

For this edition of West Philly Reads, we're highlighting four books and series that bring excitement, imagination, and discovery to reading:

📖 **The Wild Robot** by Peter Brown — A story of survival, friendship, and finding where you belong.

📖 **Dog Man** by Dav Pilkey — Humor, adventure, and a superhero unlike any other.

📖 **The Bad Guys** by Aaron Blabey — A hilarious adventure about friendship, teamwork, and second chances.

📖 **I Survived** by Lauren Tarshis — Action-packed historical fiction that brings extraordinary events to life through the eyes of young characters.

At WePAC, we're committed to helping children throughout West Philadelphia discover the joy of reading and build meaningful connections with books.

Now we want to hear from you!

💬 Which of these books have your children or students enjoyed? What other titles would you add to our list?

Share your recommendations in the comments! 💙

11/09/2026

📚🦋 Let Their Stories Take Flight! 🦋📚

WePAC is excited to participate in the Philadelphia Zoo's *Our Neck of the Woods* tree decorating contest during LumiNature!

Our butterfly-inspired tree celebrates the transformative power of reading and the bright futures we're working to create for children throughout West Philadelphia.

Just as butterflies take flight, books open doors to new possibilities, helping children explore, imagine, and grow.

We invite our community to visit the Philadelphia Zoo, see our tree, and cast a vote in support of WePAC!

📅 November 19, 2026 – January 4, 2027
⏰ 5:00–9:00 PM
📍 Philadelphia Zoo | 3400 W. Girard Avenue

Learn more about LumiNature: https://www.philadelphiazoo.org/luminature/

Together, we're helping young readers spread their wings! 💙

11/09/2026

3 years. 200+ books. One incredible community partnership! 📚💙

For the third year in a row, Merion Elementary School has shared Scholastic Book Fair credits with WePAC to help fill our partner school libraries with new books!

✨ This year’s impact:
📚 89 new books
💙 $1,000 in Scholastic credits
📖 200+ books contributed over three years

Every book creates another opportunity for a child to explore, imagine, and fall in love with reading.

A HUGE thank-you to the Merion Elementary School community for continuing to support literacy in West Philadelphia! 💙

💬 Help us show Merion some love in the comments!

11/09/2026

A little generosity can go a long way, especially when it comes to books! 📚💙

For the third consecutive year, Merion Elementary School has generously shared credits earned through its Scholastic Book Fair with WePAC, helping us bring more books to our partner school libraries.

This year’s contribution of $1,000 in Scholastic credits allowed our team to select 89 new books, bringing Merion’s total impact to more than 200 books over three years! 📖

We’re incredibly grateful to the Merion Elementary School community for its continued generosity and commitment to literacy. Partnerships like this help us create more opportunities for children across West Philadelphia to discover the joy of reading.

Join us in thanking Merion Elementary School for three years of support! 💙📖

11/06/2026

Books, treats, and a little Halloween fun! 🎃📚

Last Friday, WePAC celebrated Book or Treat at Martha Washington Elementary School, bringing a little extra excitement to the school library!

Events like these are a fun way to encourage students to explore books, engage with reading, and create positive memories around literacy.

We’re grateful for every opportunity to make reading an enjoyable part of our students’ school experience! 💙

10/30/2026

📚🎃 West Philly Reads: Stories Worth Sharing

Halloween week calls for stories that are a little spooky, a little silly, and a whole lot of fun!

This edition of West Philly Reads is all about books that make us laugh—from witches and bats to some very creepy underwear. 👻 These playful reads show that building a love of reading can start with something as simple as a story that makes a child giggle and ask, “Can we read that again?”

Our Halloween-week picks are:
📖 "Click, Clack, Boo!: A Tricky Treat" by Doreen Cronin
🎃 "Creepy Pair of Underwear!" by Aaron Reynolds
🧹 "Room on the Broom" by Julia Donaldson
🦇 "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat!" by Lucille Colandro

Funny stories can help young readers build vocabulary, imagination, confidence, and positive connections with books—all while having fun.

Swipe through to find your next Halloween read-aloud! ➡️

Which one would your young reader pick first? 📚🧡

10/29/2026

A little reading, a little imagination, and a whole lot of teamwork! 📚🎂

WePAC students at Blankenburg recently welcomed author Nancy Li for a special Library Café experience featuring her book, Let’s Make a Cake!

Students enjoyed listening to the story, asking questions, and helping Ms. Nancy pretend to bake a cake. After the reading, they divided into three groups—eggs, flour, and sugar—and worked together to bring the story to life!

Experiences like these show how school libraries can make reading interactive, encourage creativity, and bring students together through storytelling.

A special thank you to Nancy Li for sharing her time and creativity with our young readers!

10/28/2026

What a fun day at the Philadelphia Zoo! 🎃📚

WePAC joined the Boo at the Zoo festivities, bringing books, a children's book memory game, and plenty of Halloween spirit!

We enjoyed meeting families, seeing everyone's creative costumes, and sharing our love of reading with the community.

Thank you to the Philadelphia Zoo for having us and to everyone who visited our table. We love finding new ways to make reading a fun and memorable experience for children! 💙🧡

10/22/2026

A weekend of Halloween fun, community, and literacy awaits! 🎃📚

WePAC is excited to participate in Boo at the Zoo at the Philadelphia Zoo on October 24–25!

Bring the whole family for a weekend filled with costumes, animal encounters, candy, and activities for all ages. While you’re enjoying the festivities, make sure to visit the WePAC table, where we’ll be sharing free books and literacy resources with families.

Events like these give us another opportunity to connect with our Philadelphia community and encourage a love of reading beyond the classroom.

📍 Philadelphia Zoo | 3400 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA
📅 Saturday, October 24 – Sunday, October 25
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

We hope to see you there!

For event information, visit:
https://www.philadelphiazoo.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo/

10/22/2026

📚 A Philly story for Philly readers!

We recently welcomed local author Brenda Amanda Mwaya to Heston Elementary School, where she shared If You’re a Kid Straight Out of Philly with Pre-K, first-, and second-grade students!

From storytime to hands raised and questions asked, the visit brought students together for a special reading experience.

Experiences like these are part of what makes school libraries so meaningful: connecting young readers with books, authors, and stories that reflect the communities around them.

Thank you, Brenda, for spending time with our Heston readers! 💙

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4125 Lancaster Avenue, 1st Floor
Philadelphia, PA
19104

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12154520333

Website

http://www.wepac.org/

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