Book ‘Em is a Macon/Bibb County-based nonprofit that partners with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office to deliver new, high-quality books to children of all ages in our community. Between 2015 and 2023, we have delivered over 50,000 new books to our youth.

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NEWS & UPDATES

Santa in the Park 2021

Santa in the Park 2021

After a one year hiatus, due to the pandemic, The Bibb Sheriff’s Office’s annual holiday event,  Santa in the Park,  returned on Saturday, December 18th, 2021.

Santa in the Park Special Funding Request

Santa in the Park Special Funding Request

Special funding request! Right now, Book ‘Em, a Macon/Bibb County based non-profit that puts new and gently-used books in the homes of at-risk children,  have no funds to purchase bikes for children/youth to be given away during this Saturday’s Santa in the Park event.

KidzFest at Pleasant Hill in Macon GA

KidzFest at Pleasant Hill in Macon GA

Happy Halloween! We spent our morning giving 400 new books(and a little candy) to kids who attended KidzFest in Pleasant Hill. More than ever, children need books in their homes. Let’s Book ‘Em, Macon!

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office’s Annual Santa in the Park

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office’s Annual Santa in the Park

For the fifth year in a row, Book ‘Em participated in the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office’s annual Santa in the Park community outreach event. This year the event was held at the beautiful, new Elaine Lucas Senior Center in Central City Park.

Literacy Night at Bloomfield Recreation Park

Literacy Night at Bloomfield Recreation Park

Book 'Em was invited to be a part of Bloomfield Park's Literacy Night event on September 26, 2019. Bibb Sheriff's Office SOS team member, William Square, was on-hand with us to interact with the kids and parents who attended. Approximately 50 children attended the...

Literacy Night at Bloomfield Park

Literacy Night at Bloomfield Park

Book 'Em was thrilled to be a part of Literacy Night at Bloomfield Recreational Park on 9/26/19. We were able to find homes for over 200 brand-new books. Just look at some of the happy new owners!

Taking it to the Streets in Macon

Taking it to the Streets in Macon

June has been a busy month for Book ‘Em. We delivered 100 books to The Mentor’s Project of Bibb County so that the 50 students taking part in their summer program could select two books to keep.

Book ‘Em 4th Annual Santa in the Park

Book ‘Em 4th Annual Santa in the Park

Book ‘Em was thrilled to participate in the Bibb Sheriff’s Office 4th “Santa in the Park,” event which is an annual outreach project of the Bibb Sheriff’s Office.

1,000 new books given to trick-or-treaters on Halloween

1,000 new books given to trick-or-treaters on Halloween

Powers Law Group held its 3rd annual Halloween Book Giveaway with Book 'Em at their office on Vineville Avenue. Over 150 new books, glow-in-the-dark safety bracelets, bags, and candy were given to trick-or-treaters. Additionally, Book 'Em provided the Bibb Sheriff's...