Baltimore Reads, Inc. Program Overview

Since 1988, Baltimore Reads has been improving the quality of life for educationally disadvantaged adults and their families.  We believe that education is the key to economic and social empowerment.  Through our programs, participants gain the necessary skills for self-sufficiency, employment, and life-long learning. 

The Ripken Adult Learning and Workforce Development Center

The Ripken Learning Center promotes reading and literacy as a tool for personal and economic self-improvement.  The Center is a full-service learning program focused on assisting adults in reaching their academic and employment goals.  Annually, the Ripken Adult Learning Center serves approximately 325 adults in day and evening classes.

The Baltimore Reads Book Bank

Our Book Bank has provided more than 1,000,000 new and gently used children's books to disadvantaged families in Baltimore since 1992.  Our goal?  To spark family reading at home by making sure there are plenty of books available.  Book donations can be dropped off at our user-friendly warehouse, located at The Baltimore Sun Calvert Street complex.  The Book Bank is open by appointment only.  To schedule an appointment, please call 410-783-1479.