The Secret Garden at Britepaths
Created with our client families in mind, The Secret Garden at Britepaths is a welcoming space for young readers, offering a variety of new and like-new books
for children and teens to enjoy during their visit and
take home to keep.
Nourishing Young Minds
Families visiting our office for appointments or services are encouraged to explore The Secret Garden and
select books for their children. From baby board
books to chapter books and young adult novels in
an assortment of languages, The Secret Garden at Britepaths is designed to nurture a love of reading
at every age.
Building Home Libraries
Access to age-appropriate books at home plays a key role in early literacy and academic success. The Secret Garden at Britepaths helps bridge that gap for families in our community by providing free books that children can call their own. It is a simple but meaningful way to support learning and create positive experiences around reading.
Learn More and Get Involved
To schedule a donation drop-off or organize a book drive, please contact:
info@britepaths.org, 703.273.8829, or
contact us online.

How You Can Help
All books in The Secret Garden at Britepaths are generously donated by community members, businesses, and civic groups. We accept donations of new and like-new books for children and teens. Books written in Spanish, Amharic, Dari, and Pashto, along with culturally diverse titles, are especially welcome.
Ways to Support:
- Donate books in new or like-new condition.
- Organize a book drive through your school, workplace, or civic group.
- Make a financial contribution to help us purchase high-interest titles.
We do not accept:
Used books in poor condition, adult books, textbooks, or encyclopedias.