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Ms. Hennessey from New Haven, CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Book Binding Machine to Keep Beloved School Books in Circulation

Help me give my students a Book Binding Repair Machine for Our School Library enabling us to extend the lifespan of well-loved and read books, ensuring students continue to have access to the materials they need and enjoy.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hennessey's classroom raised $182

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our school library is a hub of learning, but the high demand for popular titles often takes a toll on their physical condition. Books are constantly checked out, read, and returned, leading to wear and tear on their bindings. Currently, when a book's binding breaks, we often have to remove it from circulation, even if the content inside is perfectly fine. This means students lose access to their favorite stories and important educational resources. Replacing these books is a continuous and significant expense for our library, often diverting funds that could be used to purchase new titles or enhance other library programs. A book binding repair machine would allow us to perform quick, efficient, and cost-effective repairs, keeping these valuable resources in the hands of our students for much longer.

The book binding repair machine will be housed in the school library and operated by library staff.

If the damage is repairable, the binding machine will be used to reinforce or rebind the book, making it as good as new. This process is quick and will allow books to be returned to the shelves swiftly, minimizing their time out of circulation. The machine will be utilized daily, especially during peak book return times, to address the constant flow of books needing attention.

Impact on Students:

Increased Access to Books: Students will continue to have access to their favorite and most-needed books, even after significant use, without long waits for replacements.

Expanded Collection: By repairing instead of replacing, we can allocate more of our budget to acquire new and diverse titles, enriching the overall library collection.

Enhanced Learning Environment: A well-maintained and accessible collection supports reading fluency, research skills, and a general love for reading.

Ms. Hennessey Augusta Lewis Troup School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

New Haven, CT View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

405 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Thermal Binding Machine 500 Sheets Capacity Book Binding Material 110V Binding Machine A3(Short Edge)/A4/A5 Document Heat Binder • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99
Outus 50 Pcs Glue Strips with Mesh Backing Binding Tape Book Repair Tape for Albums Pictures Files Book Binding (12 mm) • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
Outus 50 Pcs Glue Strips with Mesh Backing Binding Tape Book Repair Tape for Albums Pictures Files Book Binding (9 mm) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
VITEVER Parchment Paper Sheets, Unbleached Parchment Baking Sheets, Precut Parchment Paper 12 x 16 IN, Non-Stick Parchment Paper for Baking Grilling Air Fryer Steaming Bread Cake Cookie - 50 Count • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59

Materials cost

$122.53

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$154.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.24

Total project goal

$181.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $181.61

6 Donors

-$181.02

Donations toward project cost

-$154.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.65

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.59

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 $0.00

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