A place to donate unwanted books?

lipglossjunky73 Posted: Dec 22, 2006 05:30 PM

A place to donate unwanted books?

We are moving, and I have a bunch of books I don't want anymore - I am so against throwing away books though - is there a place I can donate them?

NYBride2008 Posted: Dec 22, 2006 05:33 PM

Re: A place to donate unwanted books?

You can donate to any Strand bookstore and possibly the library (not too sure on that one)
GL, HTH

Kara and Todd Posted: Dec 22, 2006 05:35 PM

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I didn't know about Strand bookstore!

I threw out tons of books the last time I moved b/c I couldn't find ANYWHERE that would take them - libraries, nonprofits, etc.

If anyone finds anywhere, I'd love to know, too, for future reference.

lipglossjunky73 Posted: Dec 22, 2006 06:50 PM

Re: A place to donate unwanted books?

Posted by Kara and Todd

I didn't know about Strand bookstore!

I threw out tons of books the last time I moved b/c I couldn't find ANYWHERE that would take them - libraries, nonprofits, etc.

If anyone finds anywhere, I'd love to know, too, for future reference.

did you bring the books to the library, etc - and they were like, no thank you?

raema29 Posted: Dec 22, 2006 07:04 PM

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can't you donate them to the salvation army or good will ?? just a thought ... hth ...

jerrys girl Posted: Dec 22, 2006 07:31 PM

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you can donate to a thrift shop.

TnOiOnL Posted: Dec 22, 2006 07:33 PM

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donate them to MEEE!

I know of a place in RVC called 'Barely Bent Books' [i think???] and it's on North Village Ave. between Merrick & sunrise

donegal419 Posted: Dec 22, 2006 08:03 PM

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Yes, Barely Bent Books in RVC pays you for books that you have that they may want....

Also, Mercy Medical Center in RVC takes books for the waiting rooms, patients, etc.

Also, I am sure any non-profit (shelters, Ronald McDonald House, etc.) would take them too!

iffy Posted: Dec 22, 2006 08:34 PM

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I know a teacher in my building collects books that people no longer want and sends them to troops who are stationed overseas.

If you want to get them to me, I can make sure she gets them....

jgl Posted: Dec 22, 2006 09:23 PM

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my sister sells them online. I think at half.com but I can find out if you want to know (FM me) She took all my books and FH's

domincan37 Posted: Dec 22, 2006 09:36 PM

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look up book for africa they take any book

Kara and Todd Posted: Dec 22, 2006 09:53 PM

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Posted by lipglossjunky73

Posted by Kara and Todd

I didn't know about Strand bookstore!

I threw out tons of books the last time I moved b/c I couldn't find ANYWHERE that would take them - libraries, nonprofits, etc.

If anyone finds anywhere, I'd love to know, too, for future reference.

did you bring the books to the library, etc - and they were like, no thank you?

Called and asked around... They don't just take any books. Tried to donate them to prisons through nonprofits as well, but they only take certain books, etc. They basically all said no. You can try calling to see what they say, though.

evnme Posted: Dec 22, 2006 11:24 PM

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what about a place like U-Trade-Em in levittown on hempstead tpke? (by the ground round)

also, nursing homes and assisted living places might appreciate them...

Kaytea Posted: Dec 23, 2006 09:38 AM

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how about to a school?

MrsD06 Posted: Dec 23, 2006 10:16 AM

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Try your library and see. Some accept donations and some do not, some will with limitations. It usually depends on the condition of the books and how current they are. They may also be looking just for certain subjects/current bestsellers, etc. I'm not saying this is you, but a lot of times people donate old, crappy books that are outdated (like reference books that are 20 years old) or gross (moldy, etc.) or they might have limited space and be unable to accept donations (yes, I'm speaking as a librarian )

Someone I know also donates books to our troops overseas.. I think you might have to pay for shipping

Also you can try nursing homes, halfway homes, etc.

MattandTricia07 Posted: Dec 23, 2006 11:47 AM

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You can donate them to the Martin Luther King, Jr. center in Wyandance. It's affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital and they take all types of used things like books and toys. I would definitely try them. If you search for Catholic Health Services or Good Samaritan Hospital, they should have the number. I have it at work, but I won't be in until Wednesday.