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📚 Where to donate books in Illinois

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

16 places in Illinois take books.

Yorkville, Oswego & Morris 1

Kankakee & Iroquois 1

Rockford & Belvidere 1

Rockford

Rockford Rescue Mission Thrift Store

2710 20th Street, Rockford, IL
  • clothing
  • household goods
  • furniture
  • collectibles and antiques
  • sporting goods and fitness equipment
  • linens
  • jewelry and accessories
Not accepted: pianos and organs; entertainment centers; mattresses and box springs; tube TVs and monitors; tires; encyclopedias
Pickup: Large-item pickup can be arranged - call or text photos of furniture to 815-298-3577
Website ↗ 815-316-0607

Peoria 2

Champaign-Urbana 5

Savoy

Goodwill - Savoy

1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy, IL
  • clothing and accessories
  • household items
  • books, CDs and DVDs
  • working electronics and computers
  • toys and games
  • some furniture
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; car seats; CRT monitors
217-503-6076
Champaign

Champaign Public Library Friend Shop

  • books
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Danville & Paris 1

Decatur & Taylorville 1

Effingham, Mattoon & Charleston 1

Alton, Edwardsville & Granite City 1

Mt. Vernon & Centralia 1

Mt. VernonFree pickup

Angels on Assignment Thrift Store (First United Methodist Church)

1201 Broadway, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
  • clothing for all ages
  • shoes and accessories
  • coats
  • toys and games
  • working small appliances
  • lamps and small rugs
  • books and DVDs
Not accepted: stained, torn or broken items
Pickup: Yes - call to arrange pickup of larger items
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Anna, Metropolis & Cairo 1

MetropolisCall to confirm

Metropolis Public Library

  • books
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