Nonprofit
A Book a Day
A Philadelphia nonprofit that gives books to children and families. It runs programs in medical settings, family events, and a children's writing and illustration program.
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What they do
Come to an open family event, such as Children's Day or the Freedom to Learn fundraiser, or see an exhibit at The Study. The site does not describe how to volunteer, though it mentions past service days. Kids can enter the Philly Writers contests, but none was open when this was checked.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Who is there
- Kids, Families with children
When and where
The group holds open events and exhibits a few times a year, each on its own date posted on the site. No weekly or monthly meeting is listed.
- Days
- Thursday
- Times
- Evening
- Season
- Special events only
Does not meet on a regular schedule.
Office
- Address
- 513 S Melville St
- Part of the city
- University Southwest
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Sign up for the newsletter on the group's site, then come to the next open event, such as the Freedom to Learn fundraiser at The Study on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 6 pm..
What to expect
Open events are for families and children. Past ones have included author meet and greets, a bookmaking activity, and a quiet reflection room. The site does not say how long an event runs or what it costs, so ask by email first.
Tips for your first visit
- Check the event listing on the site for the address before you go
- Email the group with questions about cost, tickets, or access
- Sign up for the newsletter so you hear about the next open event
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Open events are listed with dates and places, and the newsletter and email address give a clear way in, though the site does not say how to get a ticket..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Cost not known yet. Event prices are not listed on the site, which links to a donation page.
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
- Access notes
- Children's Day has included a quiet reflection room, according to the group's page.
Requirements
- Children can take part with a parent.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: abookadayprogram.com Source: Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: abookadayprogram.com, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: abookadayprogram.com, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: abookadayprogram@gmail.com Source: abookadayprogram.com, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: abookadayprogram.com, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Sibylla Benatova Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: abookadayprogram.com, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: abookadayprogram.com, seen October 8, 2026
- Social media: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Source: abookadayprogram.com; Source: abookadayprogram.com
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- September 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- High
- Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Website
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Contact name, Ein
- abookadayprogram.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Location, Cost, First step, Contacts, Status, Audience, Crowd, Access, Last sign of life
- abookadayprogram.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do
- abookadayprogram.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Contacts
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