Open Pages Project says donated books provide free reading material to families and seniors

Lisette Whitman, cofounder of the Open Pages Project, told the committee the organization collects donated books and redistributes them for free at community events, schools and senior centers. She said the group uses social media and press coverage to solicit donations and maintains Little Free Libraries in the community.

"All our books are free," Whitman said, adding that many families are surprised there is no cost or catch when they pick up books. She described partnerships with schools to target students reading below grade level and said the group also supports older readers and seniors through book distribution.