Books4cause

Books4cause We run book drives on college campuses and in the local Chicago area We are expanding our focus to support additional causes and continue to help those in need.

Books4Cause runs book drives and book donation campaigns which help fund and support various initiatives locally, nationally, and around the world. Since we began arranging book donation drives in early 2006, we have raised thousands of dollars for our non-profit partners and salvaged tens of thousands of books that were headed for landfills. We reprocess donated books in several ways. Books with

resale value are sold in online marketplaces. For every book we sell we send three books to Africa. We also run individualized book drives to support additional local organizations and student groups. Most of our donated books are sent to Africa with the assistance of our non-profit partner Human Service Resources, Inc (HSRI). HSRI runs the Good Books for Africa program distributing books to children in classrooms and libraries in Ghana and elsewhere in Africa. To date HSRI has sent more than 300,000 books to Africa. Books that are not fit to be reprocessed are pulped and recycled.

🎉 We’re excited to announce the launch of the Books4Cause Artist Marketplace!The Artist Marketplace is a new way to supp...
07/22/2026

🎉 We’re excited to announce the launch of the Books4Cause Artist Marketplace!

The Artist Marketplace is a new way to support Books4Cause beyond donating books. Every purchase helps fund our current free bookstores and the opening of future free bookstores.

We’re launching the marketplace with a collection of one of a kind ceramics handmade by Books4Cause founder Yosef Lifchitz. Each piece is wheel thrown, glazed by hand, and completely unique.

This is just the beginning. As the marketplace grows, we hope to feature work from local artists, Books4Cause merchandise, tote bags, apparel, prints, and other handcrafted goods creating a marketplace where every purchase helps expand literacy and strengthen our community.

🌿 To celebrate the launch, we’re giving away one handmade ceramic planter and plant!

How to Enter

1 Entry ❤️
• Follow Jaysen Yosef Lifchitz
• Tag 2 friends who love books, plants, or ceramics.

1 Additional Entry 🎉
• Share this post to your Instagram Story.

5 Entries 🌱
• Donate plant cuttings to our Free Plant Library, post a photo to your story, and tag Books4Cause

5 Entries 📖
• Donate books to Books4Cause, post a photo of your donation to your story, and tag Books4Cause

📍 Books4Cause Artist Marketplace
Avondale Location
2931 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL
Saturday, July 25 • 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thank you for supporting local artists, helping us grow literacy, and making it possible for us to open more free bookstores. We can’t wait to share this next chapter with you. 💚

Here are some of the gems on our shelves right now. Which one would you grab?
03/02/2026

Here are some of the gems on our shelves right now. Which one would you grab?

📚✨ We’re so excited to be selling at the Printers Row Lit Fest for the very first time this weekend! Come say hi at Tent...
09/05/2025

📚✨ We’re so excited to be selling at the Printers Row Lit Fest for the very first time this weekend! Come say hi at Tent QQ on Polk St. and browse our hand picked selection of books for all ages and genres.

Most books are just $3–$5 because while we’re raising funds, our mission is to keep reading accessible for everyone. Every purchase helps us keep our Free Bookstore open and brings us closer to opening more free bookstores in other neighborhoods.

☀️ The weekend weather looks perfect to celebrate the 40th anniversary of this amazing festival. Along with us, you’ll discover countless other booksellers and literary organizations from across the city.

Mention this post when you see us to receive a gift while supplies last🎁

📚 We’re Hiring! 📚Our Free Bookstore is looking for a part-time team member to join us Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.Wha...
08/14/2025

📚 We’re Hiring! 📚

Our Free Bookstore is looking for a part-time team member to join us Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.

What you’ll do:
✨ Put out fresh stock for guests to browse
📦 Box and organize incoming donations
🤝 Welcome and assist visitors in finding books they’ll love

We’re looking for someone who loves books, loves people, and wants to be part of a project that’s making a positive impact in the world.

📝 Previous retail experience is a plus, but not required.
📧 If you’re interested, send your resume to [email protected]

Please share with a friend that may be interested!

Address

3415 Madison Street
Skokie, IL
60076

Telephone

+18474232179

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