Book Vending Machine Project

The Kiwanis Club of East Lansing is working on a “Signature Project”. The project consists of fundraising for purchasing & placing Book Vending Machines in our East Lansing Elementary and Middle schools.

A Book Vending Machine is a great way to introduce students to the world of books. The goal is to increase literacy by creating a rewarding experience. Students get excited for a trip to the vending machine to choose a “take home to keep” book of their choice!

Students eagerly anticipate the next book they will discover, creating a positive association with reading. This enthusiasm extends beyond the initial selection, as students often share their newfound treasures with their peers, sparking conversations and forming book clubs. Book vending machines become hubs of literary exploration, igniting a passion for reading that transcends the classroom.

Our New Billboard advertising the book vending machine near the Biggby Coffee at Frandor.

The First Book Vending Machine ready for delivery at Donley Elementary East Lansing.

See the story on WILX about the book vending machine: https://www.wilx.com/2024/03/06/organization-unveils-book-vending-machine-donley-elementary-school/?fbclid=IwAR2o1stmA6Bov27bJnquUtfDBj78X_cZ7JexyAU0iIUgcBE53CjhmJdz-C8

See the media coverage from Fox47 on the Donley Book Vending Machine
https://www.facebook.com/cjankowskinews/videos/7278472825565299

Fox 47 News Report on the Book Vending Machine Project for Donley Elementary.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2VwMhagFIk

Michigan Schools with Book Vending Machines
Now Donley Elementary In East Lansing Can Be Added to the List!

1. Charlevoix Elementary School – Charlevoix
2. Cheboygan Intermediate School – Cheboygan
3. Fancher Elementary School – Mt. Pleasant
4. Mary McGuire Elementary School – Mt. Pleasant
5. Freeman Elementary School- Flint
6. Redwood Elementary School – Hartford
7. Alward Elementary School – Hudsonville
8. Dorr Elementary School – Dorr
9. Buchanan Elementary School – Grand Rapids
10. South Bendle Elementary School – Bendle
11. East Jackson Elementary School – Jackson
12. Orchard View Early Elementary School – Muskegon
13. Gilkey Elementary School – Plainwell
14. Besser Elementary School – Alpena
15. Wilson Elementary School – Alpena
16. Hinks Elementary School – Alpena
17. Barnard Elementary School – Troy
18. Johannesburg-Lewiston Middle School – Johannesburg
19. North Ohio Elementary School- Gaylord
20. South Maple Elementary School- Gaylord
21. Gilbert Elementary School – Gwinn
22. K. J. Sawyer Elementary School – Gwinn
23. Thornapple Kellogg Elementary School – Middleville
24. Paw Paw Later Elementary School – Paw Paw
25. Mitchell Elementary School- Ann Arbor
26. New Buffalo Elementary- New Buffalo
27. Dewitt Elementary Schools- Dewitt

News from the Superintendent Dori Leyko and the school board meeting with Glenn Mitchem.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFtvcxG2MLg

Dori Leyko sent out the following message in the bi-weekly newsletter that goes to every parent of an EL student. 
Thank You to the Kiwanis Club of East Lansing! The Kiwanis Club of East Lansing will be providing its first Book Vending Machine to ELPS after the start of the new year! Historically, the Kiwanis Club has provided dictionaries to all 3rd -grade students and thesauri to middle school students. As students are more likely to use online sources as a replacement for paper dictionaries and thesauri, their support of literacy will shift toward providing Book Vending Machines in our school buildings. These vending machines cost approximately $7000 each, with the books being an additional cost. This project will be ongoing as funds are raised, and the tokens for books will also support our PBIS initiatives at our buildings. Many thanks to the Kiwanis Club of East Lansing – we will update you when our first machine is placed! Thank you again EL Kiwanis. 

Donley’s Book vending machine arrived today…..can’t wait for the unveiling tomorrow.

If you would like to get involved with a donation, raising funds or just helping your school purchase the machine contact
Diane Tubbs at [email protected] or 517-803-5488.