--- title: "Where to Donate Books: Free Pickup & Drop-Off Options" description: "Where to donate books near you: free doorstep pickup in cities nationwide, plus how libraries, thrift stores and schools compare. 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If we don't cover your ZIP code yet, this page compares every other realistic option — libraries, thrift stores, schools, shelters and Little Free Libraries — so you can pick the right one. ## Do we pick up where you live? Enter your ZIP code. If a Pick-Up Partner covers your area, you can book a free doorstep pickup in about a minute. Check my ZIP ## Book donation options compared Every option below is free to you. The real differences are whether someone comes to collect the books, and how many they will take. Option Picks up from your door? How much they take Best for Give My Books Network Yes, free Any size, including full-house clearouts You want the books gone without loading a car Public library / Friends of the Library No — you drop off Usually a few boxes at a time Recent, clean, popular titles Goodwill, Salvation Army, thrift stores No — you drop off Limited by store shelf space Mixed donations dropped off with other household goods Schools, shelters, prison book programs No — you drop off Small, and usually specific titles only Targeted donations when you know what they need Little Free Library boxes No — you drop off A handful of books A few books you want a neighbor to find ## Pickup or drop-off: which should you choose? ### Choose pickup when… - You have more than two or three boxes. - You're clearing an estate, a move, or a downsize. - Lifting boxes or driving isn't practical for you. - You want one scheduled day and no further effort. ### Choose drop-off when… - You only have a small bag of books. - You're already heading past a library or thrift store. - You want a specific school or shelter to receive them. - No pickup partner covers your ZIP code yet. ## Where to donate books in your city Local pickup days, drop-off options and partner details for every city the network serves. 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In areas the Give My Books Network covers, a local Pick-Up Partner will collect your books from your doorstep at no cost — you don't need to drive anywhere or lift boxes. Outside those areas, the common free options are your public library's Friends group, thrift stores such as Goodwill or the Salvation Army, schools, shelters, and Little Free Library boxes. Enter your ZIP code above to see which applies to you. ### Does anyone pick up book donations from your house? Yes. Give My Books Network is a nationwide network of local Pick-Up Partners who collect book and media donations directly from your door on a scheduled day. Most national thrift chains have discontinued free book pickup, and libraries almost never collect, so doorstep pickup is the main difference between us and the alternatives. ### How many books can I donate at once? There is no upper limit with a scheduled pickup — partners regularly handle estate clearouts, downsizing moves, and whole-library donations. Libraries and thrift stores typically cap donations at a few boxes because of shelf and storage space. ### What kinds of books and media are accepted? Fiction, non-fiction, children's books, textbooks, cookbooks, and paperbacks are all accepted, along with CDs and DVDs. Books that are water-damaged, mouldy, or missing covers cannot be resold or rehomed and should be recycled instead. ### Is donating books tax deductible? Deductibility depends on the receiving organisation's tax status and your own circumstances, so check with the organisation and a tax professional before claiming a deduction. Give My Books Network partners are independent local businesses, not registered charities, so a pickup should be treated as a free removal and rehoming service rather than a charitable contribution. ### What happens to the books after they are picked up? Pick-Up Partners sort what they collect. Sellable books are resold, which is how partners support their families and keep the pickup free for you. The rest is rehomed through our Give ME Books program, where schools, libraries, shelters, and nonprofits request free books for their communities. ## Ready to get the books out of the house? Pick a date, and a local Pick-Up Partner comes to your door. It's free, and it takes about a minute to book. Schedule a free book pickup ![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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