Miami
The Caring Place (Miami Rescue Mission) Thrift
- clothing and shoes
- baby gear
- bikes
- household and kitchen goods
- books
- toys
- furniture and appliances
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📚 Where to donate books in Florida
Books can go to thrift stores and to Friends of the Library groups, which sell them to raise money for the local library.
Before you go
- Old encyclopedias and outdated textbooks are rarely wanted.
- Call the library first; many only take donations on certain days.
26 places in Florida take books.
Miami-Dade County 1
St. Petersburg & Clearwater 1
Clearwater
Clearwater SDA Church Thrift Store
- Clothing
- Books
- Furniture
Spring Hill & Brooksville 2
Naples & Collier County 5
NaplesCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Naples Thrift Store
- clothing
- furniture
- books
- linens
- toys
- tools
- sports equipment
Naples
St. Matthew's House
- clothing
- furniture
- books
- baby items
- bicycles
- electronics
- kitchen items
Naples
Goodwill of Southwest Florida - Collier County
- furniture
- appliances
- linens
- toys
- tools
- sports equipment
- holiday decorations
NaplesCall to confirm
Bargain Basket Thrift Store
- baby items
- bicycles
- books
- clothing
- kitchen items
- linens
- pet supplies
NaplesCall to confirm
Collier County Public Libraries
- books
Port St. Lucie & Fort Pierce 2
Fort Pierce
St. Lucie County Library - Kilmer Branch (book donations)
- hardcover and paperback books in good condition
- audiovisual materials in good condition
Not accepted: encyclopedias; textbooks; damaged or mildewed books; magazines; VHS tapes
Port St. Lucie
St. Lucie County Library - Morningside Branch (book donations)
- hardcover and paperback books in good condition
- audiovisual materials in good condition
Not accepted: encyclopedias; textbooks; damaged or mildewed books; magazines; VHS tapes
Stuart & Martin County 2
StuartCall to confirm
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast Thrift Store - Federal Hwy
- gently used clothes
- furniture
- appliances
- jewelry
- books
Stuart
Friends of the Martin County Library System - Book Depot
- recent books
- audiobooks
- music CDs
- DVDs
- puzzles
Not accepted: electronic equipment; old newspapers and magazines; textbooks; encyclopedias
Gainesville & North Central Florida 2
GainesvilleCall to confirm
Haven Hospice Attic Resale Store - Gainesville
- furniture
- clothing
- housewares
- children's toys
- books
Not accepted: hard drives; flammable items; cribs; car seats
GainesvilleCall to confirm
Friends of the Library - Gainesville
- books and printed material
- CDs and DVDs
- records
- puzzles and games
- artwork
Tallahassee & the Big Bend 3
Destin, Fort Walton & 30A 2
Fort Walton Beach
Waterfront Thrift - Fort Walton Beach
- gently used household items
- clothing
- books
Crestview
Waterfront Thrift - Crestview
- gently used household items
- clothing
- books
Navarre, Milton & Santa Rosa County 3
Milton
Waterfront Thrift - Milton
- gently used household items
- clothing
- books
Gulf Breeze
Waterfront Thrift - Gulf Breeze
- gently used household items
- clothing
- books
Navarre
Good Neighbor Thrift Store
- household goods
- books and board games
- handbags
- DVDs
- clothing
- furniture as space allows
Not accepted: items left outside after hours
Pensacola & Escambia County 3
Pensacola
Waterfront Thrift - Pensacola
- gently used household items
- clothing
- books
Pensacola
Waterfront Rescue Mission Recycling and Distribution Center
- gently used household items
- clothing
- books
- hotel toiletries
- food for the mission's food bank
Pensacola
Friends of the West Florida Public Library
- gently used recent books for children and adults
- albums and DVDs
- puzzles in mint condition