Bikes 4 Books
Encouraging a love of reading — one bike at a time
How It Works
1
Set a Reading Goal
Teachers set individualized reading goals for each 2nd and 3rd grade student based on their level and abilities.
2
Read to Enter
Students who meet their reading goal are entered into a drawing at their school. No purchase necessary — just read.
3
Win a Bike
Winners are drawn just before the last day of school and receive a brand-new bicycle — plus a helmet, provided by the Lodge this year.
2026 Presentation Schedule
Lodge members visiting a school: please arrive a few minutes early so we can go in together.
| School | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mint Valley | Wednesday, June 3 | 10:20 AM |
| Columbia Heights | Wednesday, June 10 | 9:30 AM |
| Robert Gray | Monday, June 8 | 11:00 AM |
| Columbia Valley Gardens | Friday, June 5 | 2:00 PM |
| Kessler | Wednesday, June 10 | 12:30 PM |
| Northlake | Friday, June 12 | 10:30 AM |
| Olympic | Wednesday, June 10 | 1:30 PM |
| St. Helens | Friday, June 12 | 9:00 AM |
32
Bikes donated in 2026
4 per school across all 8 Longview elementary schools
About the Program
Bikes 4 Books began about a decade ago with just two bikes donated to a single school on a rotating basis. Today, Longview Lodge donates bikes to all eight Longview elementary schools, making reading into a fun and rewarding competition for 2nd and 3rd graders.
About 66% of students in the Longview School District qualify as low income — for many of these kids, this is the only way they would get a bike. The Daily News featured the program in 2024.
Support the Program
Donations fund bikes, helmets, and program costs. Give through Washington Masonic Services and designate your gift to Longview Masonic Lodge #263 Bikes 4 Books.