Non-profit · Est. 2020 · Bay Area, CA
Marie's Little Library
Founded by a mother and daughter, we bring books, arts, and music to children in humble communities — full of love.
Marie's Little Library was founded by a mother and daughter who saw what the pandemic was taking from children around the world — especially in the Philippines, where school shutdowns left thousands of kids without access to education. Their answer? Pack up donated books, music supplies, and art materials and ship them directly to those communities.
What began as a heartfelt response has grown into a California-based, volunteer-driven non-profit dedicated to improving education for underprivileged children in the Philippines and beyond.
Our mission is to inspire a space of peace, joy, and love for learning — by putting books, school supplies, and creative materials into the hands of students and teachers in remote, disadvantaged communities.
We are proud to be supported by our local community — including the Burlingame Library, UK Hair Salon, Sinta by Marie, and generous philanthropists who believe every child deserves a story.
Three pillars of joy for the children in our community.
We distribute gently-loved and new children's books to kids ages 2–18, featuring diverse stories that reflect every child's world.
Learn MoreFrom painting to collage, our art workshops give children hands-on tools to express themselves freely. Every child is an artist.
Learn MoreOur music events and sing-alongs introduce children to the joy of rhythm, melody, and creative expression in a welcoming space.
Learn MoreGlimpses of joy from our book drives, art workshops, and community events.
Every dollar helps us put books in little hands, art supplies in young fingers, and music in every heart. 100% of donations go directly to our programs.
Become a sponsor and directly fund books, art supplies, or student scholarships for a child in need.
Every purchase supports our programs.
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20% of every order goes directly to Marie's Little Library Foundation. Shop online or visit us in person at our Burlingame location — beautiful jewelry with real impact.
Whether you want to donate books, volunteer, partner with us, or just say hello — we're always happy to connect with our community!