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A loved book is not a damaged book." } } ] } ] } ] --- Feedback ![Give My Books Network Logo](/assets/gmbn-logo-BsMIhLrP.png) - Learn More Schedule Pick-UpGive ME BooksBecome a Pick-Up Partner Sign In 1. [Home](/) 2. [Independence](/independence-mo) 3. Children's Book Donations # Children's Book Donations in Independence, MO Children's Book Donations in Independence, MO: Schedule a Free Pickup Today Schedule Free PickupView All Independence Services # Children's Book Donations in Independence: Free Pickup ## Why Children's Books Move So Fast Schools want them. Tutoring programs want them. Little Free Libraries across Independence rely on a steady flow. Schools want them. Tutoring programs want them. Libraries and Little Free Libraries scattered through Independence Square and Englewood rely on a steady flow of new picture books and chapter books to stay stocked. Kids outgrow books quickly. A board book that captivated a two-year-old has a long second life with the next two-year-old. Give My Books Network handles the handoff. Schedule Free Pickup ![Why Children's Books Move So Fast](/assets/service-community-books-Blt8OCE1.jpg) ## What We Pick Up in Independence All of them. Board books, picture books, early readers, chapter books, middle grade, young adult. Hardcover or paperback. Series sets are welcome. Workbooks and activity books that haven't been written in are welcome. Spanish-language and dual-language children's books are especially valued because of strong demand from ESL classrooms across the Kansas City metro. Books should be in reasonable shape for re-reading. Crayon scribbles on a page are part of life. But torn covers, missing pages, or anything chewed past readability cannot really be passed forward. Schedule Free Pickup ![What We Pick Up in Independence](/assets/service-books-collection-DJKSmgFT.jpg) ## Where Children's Book Donations Go Many items are redistributed through the Give ME Books program. For children's books specifically, the most common destinations are Title I schools, ESL classrooms, after-school tutoring programs, homeschool networks, pediatric reading rooms, and Little Free Libraries. Some may be resold by the partner. Items that cannot be reused may eventually be recycled as a last resort. The [American Library Association's Book Donation Programs guide](https://libguides.ala.org/book-donations) outlines how children's book donations typically flow into school libraries and family literacy initiatives. Give My Books Network is a nationwide community book-sharing network, and the Independence pickups are handled by independent Local Pick-Up Partners who live and work in the same neighborhoods you do. Many items collected end up with schools, libraries, and literacy programs that request books through the Give ME Books program. Schedule Free Pickup ## How Children's Book Donations Works in Independence ### Schedule Online Book your free children's book donations in Independence in just 2 minutes. ### Set Your Location Tell us where to pick up - we come to your door. ### We Pick Up Our local Pick-Up Partner arrives on your scheduled date. ### Books Get New Life Your donations support readers and literacy programs. ## Why Choose GMBN for Children's Book Donations ### 100% Free Service No fees, no hidden costs - just free pickup. ### Door-to-Door Convenience We come to you. No trips to donation centers. ### Flexible Scheduling Pick a date that works for your schedule. ### Eco-Friendly Keep books out of landfills and in circulation. ### Support Literacy Your books help readers across the community. ### All Media Accepted Books, textbooks, CDs, DVDs, and more. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Do you accept board books for the Independence pickup? ### Are Spanish-language and bilingual books accepted in Independence? ### Can I donate workbooks and activity books? ### Do I need to sort children's books separately? ### Where do donated Independence children's books typically end up? ### What about kids' books with crayon marks or dog-eared pages? ## Related Services in Independence [ ### Donate Books to Literacy Programs Learn more ](/independence-mo/donate-books-to-literacy-programs)[ ### Donate Books to Community Centers Learn more ](/independence-mo/donate-books-to-community-centers)[ ### Donate Books to Libraries Learn more ](/independence-mo/donate-books-to-libraries)[ ### Donate Books to Little Free Libraries Learn more ](/independence-mo/donate-books-to-little-free-libraries)[ ### Book Recycling Service Learn more ](/independence-mo/book-recycling-service)[ ### Book & Media Recycling Learn more ](/independence-mo/book-and-media-recycling) [Back to Independence Hub](/independence-mo) ## Schedule Your Children's Book Donations in Independence Ready to give your books a second life? Schedule your free pickup today. Schedule Free Pickup If you'd rather see all your choices side by side before booking anything, start with our national guide to [where to donate books](/where-to-donate-books) — it covers what each option takes and what it turns away. ![Give My Books Network Logo](/assets/gmbn-logo-BsMIhLrP.png) **America's Nationwide Community Book-Sharing Network.** Free book and media pickup service! Local Pick-Up Partners collect your donated books, CDs, DVDs, and media right from your doorstep. 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