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Books…lots… where to donate or offload?

4 years ago

I’m renovating the guest room which houses a yuge number of books in a large built in bookcase. Old, new, college, hobby. As a book lover I’ve had a hard time letting go of them but now I just want (many of) them gone (I’m keeping a small percentage) but I don’t want to spend hours and days sorting or selling or making it into another project I don’t have time for. So I thought you guys could share your input… most libraries here don’t want/won’t take books. Suggestions?

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  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    Our library takes most books (maybe not text books) that they sell at their fundraising book sales. I'd double check with those in your area. Some prisons take donated books. If nothing else list them on freecycle or craigslist and put them on a table at the end of your driveway and let people take them. You'll probably be rid of most of them.

    sabigabatini thanked olychick
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    4 years ago

    Do a search for those little free libraries where you can just take or leave a book, or your town might have a nonprofit that deals in giving away books, or a local shelter might appreciate having some books on hand for the people they serve

    sabigabatini thanked User
  • 4 years ago

    Try some places of worship.

    sabigabatini thanked kculbers
  • 4 years ago

    Near me there are drop boxes for Better World Books. The profits they make from selling donated books support local libraries: https://services.betterworldbooks.com/dropbox/how-it-works/

    sabigabatini thanked pds290
  • 4 years ago

    Such great suggestions, thanks all :)

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    You probably need to look around your local area. Like someone else mentioned my local library accepts books to resell weekly. (no textbooks) For years there has been an annual used book sale started by the local Red Cross and now run by a food bank as a fundraiser. I took boxes of books to them a few years ago.

    In my old location, a group of churches rotated a huge barn sale weekend every year. There was a large selection of used books.


    Check for a Half priced Books store near you. They buy as well as sell.


    Maybe google "used book sale" and your town. There maybe a similar event.

  • 4 years ago

    Excellent suggestions, thank you

  • 4 years ago

    I would take them to goodwill

    sabigabatini thanked cat_ky
  • 4 years ago

    I loaded the books I wanted to keep on my Nook App. Then I donated a lot of books to a local store in our community that helps abused women.

    sabigabatini thanked hamfast
  • 4 years ago

    I would also just take them to goodwill or another thrift store. I love to look at books and pick up new-to-me books when I go. One thought though, some thrift stores don't take or sell books for whatever reason. It might make things easier on you if you call around and see who is happily taking books in your area.

    sabigabatini thanked quasifish
  • 4 years ago

    Update, I spoke with our local Goodwill and they will happily take the books!


  • 4 years ago

    Two other places. The nearest VA hospital or a local Senior Center.

    sabigabatini thanked kathyg_in_mi
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