KOAT Book Drive

Nusenda Credit Union is proud to partner with KOAT-TV Channel 7 for their third annual Book Drive. This partnership upholds the credit union philosophy of “people helping people” as we work to support education and economic opportunity in the communities we call home.

Research has shown that reading daily to your child is an essential way to prepare them for school success. Nusenda, KOAT, Barnes and Noble, Read to Me and Libros For Kids are joining together to help kids read and succeed.

Book Drive Details:

  • Donations will be collected in our branches from July 10 – 29
  • Drop your new and gently used books at any Barnes and Noble in Albuquerque. Or purchase them in-store to donate!
  • Local libraries throughout the state. View drop-off locations here.
  • Monetary donations will be accepted online through United Way of Central New Mexico.


Nusenda branches will not be accepting monetary donations in our branches. All Nusenda branches will accept new or gently used books throughout the donation timeframe. All other book donations should be taken to drop-off locations throughout the state. 

Libros For Kids, Read to Me, and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library will distribute the books collected and purchase new reading materials for statewide distribution.


Why We Support the KOAT Book Drive

  • Partnering with KOAT for the KOAT Book Drive, School Supply Drive and KOATS for Kids is another way we are guided by our cooperative principles, working to improve the community in which we live and serve.
  • Since 2000, KOAT and its partners have helped more than 95,000 students by providing the supplies they need to start their school year. Let's help students prepare with new books! 

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Rewarding those we serve.



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