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Ms. Cobban from Oakland, ME is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shelves and Bookmarks Make a Library Fun!

Help me give my students a new revamped school library with a new computer chair, bookshelves and fun bookmarks to give away.

  • $985 goal

This project expired on May 26, 2025.

This project expired on May 26, 2025.

My Project

Our library provides a fun and safe space for students to learn and grow. This library sees over 500 students throughout the year and houses numerous books on all subjects. Our students use this space to read, learn, explore, and grow. Many programs are hosted in the library throughout the year for students, staff, and teachers.

New shelves and bookmarks will enhance our library and create an updated space.

The book shelves will be used to display authors and topics that will broaden student knowledge. The bookmarks and other library supplies add to the fun and welcoming space

Ms. Cobban Messalonskee Middle School Grades 6-8

More about Ms. Cobban

Oakland, ME View local requests

More than a third of 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

550 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples Lockland Ergonomic Leather Managers Big & Tall Chair 400 lb. Capacity Black (58067) • Staples $255.76 1 $255.76
Set of 10 Bookmarks from Recycled Circuit Boards (sustainable reuse of e-waste for book sets) from Because Science DC • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $150.00 1 $150.00
IOTXY Wooden Open Shelf Bookcase - 3-Tier Floor Standing Display Cabinet Rack with Legs, 5 Cubes Bookshelf, Pear Yellow • Amazon Business $62.99 2 $125.98
Henoyso 6 Pcs Diamond Painting Bookmarks Kits DIY 5d Feather Bookmark Rhinestone DIY Bookmarks Crystal Diamond Art Bookmarks Acrylic Bookmarks for Adult Arts Supply Crafts Gifts • Amazon Business $14.99 5 $74.95
8 Book Set: A Little SPOT of Life Skills - Courage, Perseverance, Teamwork, Talent, Thankful, Optimism, Creativity, Giving; social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $62.00 1 $62.00
Eureka Bookmarks, Marshmallow Scented, 2 x 6 Inches, Pack of 24 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $6.22 4 $24.88
Fainne Scented Bookmarks for Kid Fruit Scratch and Sniff Bookmarks Fun Bookmarks Classroom Bookmark Colorful Chocolate Popcorn Donut Dessert Bookmark Teenager School Office Home, 12 Style(216 Pieces) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Shelf Control Beaded Bookmark • Amazon Business $2.95 5 $14.75
200 Pieces Animal Bulk Bookmarks for Kids - Cool Book Markers for Students - Vivid Cute Colorful Book Mark for Book Lovers to Help Read - Inspirational Paper Bookmarks Bulk for Adults Teenage Kids • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
200 Pieces Sea Animal Bulk Bookmarks for Kids, 50 Designs Book Marks for Students Double Sided Cute Book Mark for Book Lovers Themed Book Marks Set for Children Students Classroom Gift for Teacher • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$755.29

Vendor shipping charges

$2.49

Sales tax

$37.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$836.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.68

Total project goal

$984.55

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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