Access to a diverse collection of books can impact all who interact with it.

  Reading Safari Room - Volunteers Needed:
Monday Evening and Saturday Morning Open Hours

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It is uplifting to read books written by people who know you and your culture. It is enriching for those not of the culture to learn about a world outside their bubble.

EYGC has over 2,000 titles in its Reading Safari Room! All different reading levels and topics. We have books on Jamacia, civil rights, women scientists, board books with people of color, books on England and books written by African women, books in Spanish, Mandarin and Swahili...so MANY books! Yes, there are many diverse books in the local public libraries, but still not enough. Our goal is to have at least one book regarding every country in the world! We have MANY Bilingual books, over 20 different languages currently. Our Library also has lots of early learning books and Books on Tape/CD and Tape and CD players that can be borrowed to help with learning English. 

The Reading Safari Room is open via Appointment for now, the location is at 200 S. Taft St. Zeeland, MI.  Text 616-834-2299 if you would like to come visit! This space is part of City on a Hill but is on the opposite side of the road from the main City on a Hill building.  We are looking for Volunteers to have regular open hours on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings. Please email [email protected] if you are interested.

Volunteers would help check in and out books, and keep our space tidy. Please reach out to us if you or a group would be interested in supporting us with your time!

If you would like to support this specific program, we have a wishlist of books on Amazon. We also welcome donations of used books for all ages. Ideally, we would like them to be connected to other cultures, countries, race, etc. Contact us!

If you are interested in hosting one of our Traveling Libraries we still have that option as well.