The Refaat Alareer Mobile Library is a traveling, volunteer-operated liberation library and mutual aid project based in what is currently known as Atlanta, Georgia.

OUR STORY

Pop-up Calendar

HOW IT WORKS

  1. Come find us! We post our pop-up locations on Instagram and here on our website.

  2. Check-outs: Limit to one adult book + one kid lit per person per event. When you check out, we’ll get your contact info and you’ll receive an automated reminder ~two weeks out. This serves as a gentle nudge to check our calendar for upcoming pop-ups!

  3. Returns: To return your book, simply find us at a pop-up or mail it in (USPS Media Mail costs ~$4.63; address below). Returns are based on the honor system ◡̈

Refaat Mobile Library
P.O. Box 17919
Atlanta, GA 30316

Questions? Send us a note: refaatlibraryatl@gmail.com.

What our volunteers have been reading for #ReadPalestineWeek 2024 featuring Refaat Alareer, @susanabulhawa, @hala.n.alyan, @arablitorg, @mosababutohapoet, @yaffasutopia and many more. What are you reading? Which stories will you share with the world?
Still here, still marching. Join @atlmultifaithforpalestine for the final monthly Ceasefire Pilgrimage of the year on the BeltLine on Saturday, Dec. 7. This is a family-friendly 2.7-mile walk of prayer and solidarity with Palestine for all of us grie
Photos from Sunday’s beautiful @atlfreefair at Brownwood Park, where Atlantans came together for a massive mutual aid exchange to share resources, skills, clothing, books (hi!), free haircuts and so much more. It was a day filled with community
Some photos from last week’s sweet Solidarity Play Day with @thehighlanderschoolatl Social Justice Committee and @atlparentlikeaboss, where children and caregivers were invited to play, connect, and build community in solidarity with Palestine,
The library will join @saveweelaunee from 1-4pm for the Community Aid & Resource Fair at Brownwood Park, a daylong (10am-7pm) community skillshare/resource share day featuring countless workshops, free items and much more. The event is a partners
Photos from a packed church at Saturday’s @stopcopcity mass meeting, where new and seasoned Atlanta organizers gathered to discuss community needs, where we stand ahead of the opening of the “public safety” training center and more.
On Sunday, Nov. 17th from 2-5 PM, children and caregivers are invited to play, connect, and build community in solidarity on the newly-renovated Candler Park playground. Chalk will be available to stencil watermelons and other messages in support of
On Monday at Spelman College in Atlanta, @auc_sicc @249amel @emory4sudan @spelmanitesunitedforjustice held an essential teach-in on the current occupation in Sudan. It was a stark reminder for those of us who have been particularly active within the
The library will be on site for a mass meeting and town hall from the People's Campaign to Stop Cop City and community partners this Saturday, Nov. 16th from 12-3 PM. RSVP at bit.ly/CopCityMeeting. See you there! What: Stop Cop City Mass Meeting Who

Fundraising

The Refaat Mobile Library fundraises for Gaza at our in-person pop-ups and sends 100% of all proceeds from refaatlibraryatl on Venmo to:

  1. Gaza Funds, a mutual aid project that connects people to crowdfunding campaigns for individuals and families from Gaza.

OR

  1. The Sameer Project, a grassroots aid organization led by four Palestinians in the diaspora. The tent encampment project provides shelter and specialized support to displaced families in Central Gaza.

How we choose GazaFunds.com campaigns: Each time the page is reloaded on GazaFunds.com, a different campaign appears. While the rotation is randomized, campaigns for the sick/injured and campaigns close to meeting their goals are prioritized. The library donates all Venmo transactions to whichever campaign is spotlighted when we visit the site at time of donation so that your contributions can be distributed to many in urgent need.

Contact us!

Email: refaatlibraryatl@gmail.com
Instagram: @refaatlibraryatl
Twitter: @refaatlibrary