In 2011, Taylor Swift donated 6,000 books worth $68,000 to a Pennsylvania library that was struggling to stay open; 15 years later, it circulated 182,228 items and drew 27,452 program participants in 2025
- When financial problems threatened to close public library branches across Berks County, Pennsylvania, a major donation from local native Taylor Swift helped keep them open for thousands of readers.
- In October 2011, the country music star donated 6,000 new books worth $68,000 (£52,000) to the Reading Public Library system.
- Fifteen years later, figures from the library network's official reports show that the system has grown into an important community resource.
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- When financial problems threatened to close public library branches across Berks County, Pennsylvania, a major donation from local native Taylor Swift helped keep them open for thousands of readers.
- In October 2011, the country music star donated 6,000 new books worth $68,000 (£52,000) to the Reading Public Library system.
- Fifteen years later, figures from the library network's official reports show that the system has grown into an important community resource.
Sources: Times of India