Shepherdsville
Bullitt County Public Library - Friends of the Library donations
- books
- books on CD
- movies
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📚 Where to donate books in Kentucky
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- Old encyclopedias and outdated textbooks are rarely wanted.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.
6 places in Kentucky take books.
Bardstown & Shepherdsville 1
Lexington & Fayette County 2
Lexington
Goodwill Attended Donation Center - Lexington
- new or gently used clothing
- household items and decor
- jewelry and accessories
- books, movies and music
- dishes and cookware
- toys
Not accepted: furniture; mattresses and box springs; large appliances; vehicle tires or batteries; paint or chemicals
LexingtonCall to confirm
Friends of the Lexington Public Library - Book Cellar
- books
- CDs
- DVDs
- current-year magazines
Not accepted: VHS tapes; cassette tapes
Covington & Kenton County 1
Independence
Friends of the Kenton County Public Library - Book Donations
- books
- audio-visual materials
Not accepted: magazines
Ashland & the Tri-State 1
AshlandCall to confirm
Boyd County Public Library
- books and materials in good condition
- monetary gifts for materials
Not accepted: materials in poor condition; out-of-date materials; gifts with restrictions
Pikeville & the Big Sandy 1
DavidCall to confirm
St. Vincent Mission (food pantry and second hand store)
- men's and boys' clothing and shoes
- kitchen items, pots and pans
- small appliances
- bedding and towels
- books, toys and purses
- personal care and cleaning supplies
- school supplies