Every book
finds its way
home
Libraria is a free community reading room project. It intends to turn donated books from libraries across the United States into a lasting home for readers, writers, and students in Monrovia.
Our StoryLibraria is a Pepper Coast Inc Library Project dedicated to promoting literacy, education, and creative expression among young people in Liberia by increasing access to books and learning resources.
Since 2024, we havebeen collecting and transporting books to Liberia to establish a free community reading room in Monrovia, giving students and young readers open access to educational and literary materials.
Members of Pepper Coast Inc. including students studying in the United States and Europe, have purchased used books from public libraries and thrift bookstores, and secured donations from friends, the International Book Project, the Coralville Public Library, and the Iowa Writers' Workshop.
To date, the project has collected more than 10,000 books spanning children's literature, reference materials, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.
10,000+
Books collected to date
2022
Pepper Coast Inc. founded
2027
Target opening of the reading room
The Reading Room
Our goal is to open Liberia's first free community reading room by the end of 2027. Beyond book access, it will host educational and literacy-based programming for schools and communities throughout Monrovia.
Partners & Supporters
Built with a community of book lovers.
This project exists because libraries, bookstores, and institutions across Iowa chose to share their shelves.
Support the Initiative
Help us open the doors in 2027.
We welcome financial contributions to help establish the reading room and expand literacy programs across Liberia. Every gift moves us closer to opening day.