Time to Read Initiative

The Law in Action Jail Project introduced its Time to Read Initiative, a book drive for the Greenville County Detention Center, with the goal of putting at least 200 additional books into the hands of inmates over the course of several months.  We are happy to report that generous donations from the community have allowed us to distribute more than 1700 books! 

LIA continues to seek donations of money and books to support this initiative. Books can be new or used, but they must be paperback and in good condition. The Detention Center enforces a common sense censoring policy – no obscenity or extreme violence (this includes True Crime books). With those exceptions, nearly all other titles are acceptable: fiction or non-fiction, mystery or romance, best-seller or classic. Response to date has been so positive the Time to Read is being expanded to include other jail libraries in the Upstate.

If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact the Jail Project at 232-1330 or 232-9700.