DUNEDIN — GFWC North Pinellas Woman’s Club has completed Books Across Pinellas, a county-wide literacy initiative that resulted in the distribution of 1,800 new high-quality children’s books to underserved families across Dunedin and Pinellas County.
The project was made possible by a $5,000 grant from the Rotary Club of Dunedin. The grant enabled the purchase of 1,400 books and one Little Free Library. A $500 grant from Prince of Peace Lutheran Church funded a second Little Free Library and club funding for 400 additional books.
GFWC North Pinellas Woman’s Club partnered with 12 community nonprofit organizations to distribute books directly to families. Highlights included book distributions at Dunedin Public Library story times, community holiday events, Oldsmar Elementary School, and ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new Little Free Libraries at the Homeless Empowerment Program and Habitat for Humanity townhome community, attended by local officials.
The project expanded access to books for children who may not have them at home, helping strengthen early literacy and foster a lifelong love of reading.