Taylor Swift Donated 6,000 Books to a Struggling Library — 15 Years Later, Her Kindness Still Lives On

Taylor Swift Donated 6,000 Books to a Struggling Library — 15 Years Later, Her Kindness Still Lives On

Published: October 18, 2026

Duration: 1:40

In 2011, Taylor Swift made a generous donation that went far beyond the world of music. The singer donated 6,000 books worth approximately $68,000 to Reading Public Library in Pennsylvania, helping expand access to books for children and young adults.

❤️ Why did the donation matter?

At the time, Reading Public Library was facing financial challenges. Swift partnered with publisher Scholastic, while librarians helped select books suited to local readers.

The collection was distributed across the library system’s four branches. Each donated book featured a star on its spine and a sticker acknowledging Swift’s contribution.

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