11 Neat Ways to Donate, Sell Or Give Away Used Books

Books like many items, simply rot away on our4. Vietnam Veteran's Association - They have both
shelves and become clutter if we don't use them.pick up service and drop off service. There is a limit
Left unused for long periods of time, well, you knowon the number of books you can donate at one
what happens to many of them. They collect atime.(2 bags or 2 boxes in my area). Not all areas
ridiculous amount of dust, turn yellow, and start tohave pick up service. They will also allow you to set
fall apart! Unused books create stagnant or stuckup a monthly pick up. This is a great way to keep
energy in your home. And they start to smell bad,the volume of stuff in your home under control.
too!Simply set up a donation area in your home and fill up
Is this the life you intended for the book when youthe yellow bag they give you every month.
bought it? Wouldn't it be great to share what you5. Freecyle.org - Here you can list your ads for free
got out of the book with others? Why are youand give your books or anything else away!
hanging on to them when they could be having a6. - The practice of leaving a book in a public place to
useful life and continue to be of value to people?be picked up and read by others, who then do
Okay, so if I can't appeal to your philanthropic nature,likewise. You can register your book and track its
let me try the money angle. : ) If you donate yourtravels here!
books - and itemize deductions, you can deduct them7. Housing Works in NYC - 126 Crosby Street, NYC
from your income taxes! Check out It's Deductible10012 (212-334-3324) You can drop off or ship books
software. They allow you anywhere for 2 - 30$ perto them. They work to end homelessness and AIDS
book depending on the type. You can also donatein NYC.
your Books on CD and Books on Tape!8. Craigslist.org - Here you can list your ads for free
Where to Give Your Books Awayand give your books or anything else away!
I did some digging around...and here are 11 neat ideas9. Bridge to Asia's Textbook and Journal Donation
for sharing the books you love, before they becomeProgram - Not sure who would want your old
just clutter in your home.textbooks and professional journals? This group
seeks college, graduate and professional level
1. Your Local Library - Unfortunately, many librariesteaching and research materials in English. They collect
don't take book donations anymore! But some do sobooks, journals and other forms of information, both
it is worth finding out if there a library near you thatused and new. bridge.org
will take your books, even if your city or town does10. - Here you can mail your books in (usually costs
not. Note: They will usually take Books on CD and$1.59 per book)and get credits. Then you can use
Books on Tape, Videos, DVDs, and Music CDs andyour credits to get books you want.
Tapes too! What a great way to give your media11. BooksThroughBars.org - What better way to
life...and you can still check them out yourself if yourehabilitate someone than through education and
want!reading? This program provides books to prisoners.
2. JustGIVE.org - This site provides a great list ofBefore sending books, make sure you check the
places to donate just about anything! Whether yourules on what types of reading material each prison
want to donate Books, Furniture, Household Goodallows.
and Clothing, Computers, Cars, Cell Phones, PetNoteable Book Related Charity
Supplies, Eyeglasses, your Hair, or even your Organs,FIRSTBOOK.org - They don't take books, but you
you can find a resource here.can donate to help kids in need get their "first
3. Friends of Libraries, USA - This group is currentlybooks."
accepting donations to rebuild libraries affected bySo if you really love your books, and don't want
hurricanes and more. You can ship books to them.them to just become clutter, get them organized and
Address: 1420 Walnut St, Suite 450 Philadelphia, PApass them on to a place where they will be loved
19102-4017 Call: 215-790-1674 or 1-800-9FOLUSAand useful once again!