Library

The ABRACE Library holds a special place in both our organization and our mission. With a collection of more than 2,000 books in Portuguese—including Brazilian children's and young adult literature, classics, comic books, and contemporary works—it offers children, youth, and adults a unique opportunity to access high-quality books in Portuguese.

Recognized with the American Organization of Teachers of Portuguese (AOTP) Library Award in 2015, the library is one of ABRACE's distinguishing features in the field of heritage language education.

Open every other Saturday and operated by dedicated volunteers, the library offers book lending and returns while continuously expanding, updating, and organizing its collection. Through its books and literacy initiatives, it fosters a love of reading and strengthens connections with the Portuguese language. It is a welcoming space where stories connect generations, nurture a sense of belonging, and bring our community together around Brazilian language and culture.

Library dates are listed on our Calendar page. The library is open from 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Our collection has been built through donations from the community, for the community. We encourage everyone to make use of this valuable resource and ask for your help in caring for it. Please handle books with care and return borrowed materials by the due date so that everyone can enjoy them.

We gratefully accept donations of children's and young adult books in Portuguese. To donate books, please contact us at abracebrasil@gmail.com.

Take advantage of this wonderful resource! Reading in Portuguese is one of the most effective ways to develop language skills while also creating meaningful moments of connection between parents and children.