SM Book Nook Kicks Off Nationwide Book Donation Drive Across All SM Malls

With a big smile and a stack of stories, a young story seeker drops off her pre-loved books at the SM Book Nook—spreading the magic of reading one tale at a time.

In honor of its 40th anniversary, SM Supermalls is encouraging communities all over the country to help ignite the love of reading by contributing used books as part of the SM Book Nook Book Donation Drive, which will begin in all SM malls nationwide on July 7, 2025.

This program, which is centered around the topic "Under the Same Sky: Share the Magic of Stories," invites mall patrons, tenants, partners, and communities to provide high-quality books that will help readers from all backgrounds, families, and children.

SM Book Nook and the National Library of the Philippines formalize partnership for Book Donation Drive, joining forces to expand access to books and promote a culture of reading nationwide.

SM Book Nook and the National Library of the Philippines formalize partnership for Book Donation Drive, joining forces to expand access to books and promote a culture of reading nationwide.

Some of the books will help expand the SM Book Nook reading hubs to more SM malls and partner institutions around the country, while others will be donated to the National Library of the Philippines and its member libraries.

“SM Book Nook was created to be more than a space—it’s a movement. With every book donated, we create ripples of knowledge, imagination, and inclusion. We believe that stories can bridge generations and uplift communities,” said Ms. Shereen T. Sy, pioneer of the SM Book Nook program under SM Cares.

A group of friends dives into their favorite reads at the SM Book Nook—where every page turns into a shared adventure.

 To commemorate SM's 40th anniversary, the effort seeks to gather 40,000 books. Every SM mall will act as an official drop-off facility, with well crafted donation boxes positioned in key mall areas. Mall communities are encouraged to donate used books that are in good condition—complete, clean, dry, and free of significant damage—beginning July 7, 2025.

Empower Communities Through Your Book Donations

Both fiction and non-fiction books, children's and young adult novels, reference and academic books, and well-maintained magazines and comics are all accepted.

Two young bookworms exchange smiles and stories at the SM Book Nook—proving that every book gets better when shared.

In addition to raising money, the campaign emphasizes SM Cares' long-term goal of turning every SM mall into a center for inclusive education, community involvement, and hope—particularly for young readers and future leaders.

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are supported by this program, especially SDGs 4: Quality Education, 10: Reduced Inequalities, and 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

Visit. Drop Off. Share a Story.

Collect your used books and take them to the closest SM mall. One narrative, one reader, and one community at a time, we hope to inspire future generations, foster a culture of learning, and advance reading through this collaborative endeavor.

A young boy brings tales to life as he reads to two curious little listeners at the SM Book Nook—creating moments of wonder and imagination through every page.

Visit https://linktr.ee/smbooknook or follow @OfficialSMCares and @SMBookNook on social media to find out more about the SM Book Nook and its community projects.