Where every child sees themselves in a book

The Library for the Kind is a 501c3 founded by a group of passionate librarians. Our mission is to provide children and families with access to books that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and kindness. We believe that every child deserves to see themselves in a book, and we work tirelessly to make that happen.

In 2020, during a time when children were going through a particularly difficult period, I was inspired to create the Library for the Kind. My initial focus was on providing children’s books that helped kids and families cope with depression and anxiety caused by isolation. Over time, I expanded our mission to support children facing a range of obstacles, including dysmorphia, parental incarceration, growing up LGBT+, and understanding people from different cultures and family backgrounds.

Our goal is to get these books into the hands of children who need them the most. We achieve this by donating books or resources to communities in need. During our annual fundraiser in 2023, we raised over $1000, which was donated to the Lavelle School for the Blind. This year, we aim to raise even more funds to support the Pop Culture Hero Coalition.  – Kindly Stefanie

Always try to be nice, but never fail to be kind
-Doctor Who

This year Trek Long Island is Raising Funding for Library for the Kind!

This event, in which follows the vision of inclusivity and diversity in Gene Roddenberry’s Star Trek, will raise money to provide books and resources to help children  that deal with difficulties or prejudices that effect their mental health, that focus on topics such as diversity, inclusion, growing up LGBTQ+, reading differences, physical disabilities and any other area with a focus on empathy.

In past years, Trek LI has raised funding for PanCAN, The Trevor Project, Pop Culture Hero Coalition and more!

For more information visit Treklongisland.com

Donate to Library for the Kind
Please consider a donation to support the Library for the Kind, a NYC area non-profit that operates both locally and nationally through the library network. Library for the Kind is  NYS Nonprofit with their 501c3 status pending (March 8, 2025)
*Put essential books in the hands of those who need them
*Help librarians provide banned books to underserved communities.
*Create safe spaces for learning and connection
Last year, Library for the Kind
*Hosted online resources to parents of queer children.
*Connected parents with banned books.
*Funded computers for a local school for the blind in Long Island NY.
Please follow the below link to make a donation to the Library for the Kind 2025 Fundraising Campaign: https://givebutter.com/mTTOdx
Literature offers a cozy refuge, where children can explore, learn, and grow without fear.

IRS Worksheets

Board Meeting Minutes

Registrations and Filings

We are a 501c3:

Our Ein is: 92-1414817

3 status as of March 8, 2025.

Contact

libraryforthekind@gmail.com