The $2.7-million donation is the largest in its 35-year history.

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, recently made a huge donation to the DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF) worth $2.7 million. The donation is the largest-ever in the history of the foundation over the last 35 years.

Monte Monash, chair of the Board of Library Trustees, said in a statement, "It is with tremendous gratitude and celebration that the Board of Library Trustees acknowledges this generous gift from Mr. Bezos. DC youth ages 5-8, in all Wards, will directly benefit by receiving learning and reading resources. Now more than ever, as we emerge from the pandemic, our youth will be connected to libraries and the wonderment of learning beyond books."

Bezos' donation will go towards Beyond the Book, one of the DC Public Library’s literacy programs for young children.

"I am thrilled that Mr. Bezos is supporting the District’s children with such a generous donation to the DC Public Library Foundation," said Richard Reyes-Gavilan, executive director of the DC Public Library. "The gift will help the Library better serve our youngest students as they become independent readers and thinkers."

Bezos also donated $200 million to the Air and Space Museum.

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