Taylor Swift Donated 6,000 Books to a Struggling Library — 15 Years Later, Her Kindness Still Inspires Thousands
Published: October 19, 2026
Duration: 1:40
Long before Taylor Swift became one of the world's biggest music superstars, she made a generous contribution that helped young readers in her home state of Pennsylvania.
In October 2011, Swift donated 6,000 books worth approximately $68,000 to Reading Public Library, a public library system struggling with financial difficulties. She partnered with publisher Scholastic to provide books for children and young adults, with local librarians choosing the titles.
❤️ A gift that went beyond the books
The donated books were distributed among the library's four branches. Each book featured a star on its spine and a special stic...