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📚 Where to donate books in Maryland
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- Old encyclopedias and outdated textbooks are rarely wanted.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.
17 places in Maryland take books.
Rockville
Montgomery County Humane Society - HumaneTogether donations
- home decor, kitchenware, glassware
- new sheets and linens in packaging
- baby and toddler items (no car seats)
- small working appliances, flat-screen TVs with remote
- books (2-box limit), CDs, DVDs, LPs
- clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry
- dog and cat supplies
Not accepted: toys and stuffed animals (temporarily); magazines and textbooks; car seats
Pickup: Large furniture picked up one Saturday a month - email pickup@mchumane.org with photos
KensingtonCall to confirm
The Arc Montgomery County - Urban Thrift
- clothing and shoes
- furniture and household items
- books and media
- sports equipment and toys
- electronics and appliances
- tools
GaithersburgCall to confirm
Goodwill of Greater Washington - Gaithersburg
- clothing
- furniture
- computers
- linens and household items
- books and media
- toys, sports equipment, electronics
- cars and boats
RockvilleCall to confirm
Interfaith Clothing Center (Interfaith Works)
- clothing and shoes
- household items and linens
- toys and children's books
- school and infant supplies
- toiletries
RockvilleCall to confirm
Friends of the Library Montgomery County - book donations
- books
- current-year magazines
- music and movies
- video games
BethesdaCall to confirm
National Center for Children & Families - Greentree Shelter
- household items and furniture
- clothing
- toiletries
- school and infant supplies
- books (no textbooks or encyclopedias)
- sports equipment
Baltimore
Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore
- new books
- toiletries
- new and used clothing
- used cars
BaltimoreCall to confirm
My Sister's Place Women's Center (Catholic Charities)
- new, unopened clothing
- hygiene items
- food
- books
Not accepted: used items
Baltimore
Esperanza Center (Catholic Charities)
- diapers and baby wipes
- composition notebooks
Glen BurnieCall to confirm
HOPE for All
- clothing
- furniture
- household items
- books
- toys
- jewelry
Edgewater
Joy Thrift Shop (Joy Reigns Lutheran Church)
- clothing
- toys
- small household items
- paperback books
- lamps
- small electronics
Fort MeadeCall to confirm
Post Thrift (Fort Meade Spouses Club)
- clothing
- household goods
- books
- toys
- electronics
- furniture
Ellicott City
Friends and Foundation of Howard County Library System - Book Donation Boxes
Not accepted: moldy, water-damaged or incomplete books
Westminster
BookDrop at Northern Landfill Recycling Center
- reusable hardback and paperback books
HampsteadCall to confirm
Northeast Social Action Program (NESAP) Thrift Store
- clothing
- books
- toys
- food
- pet food
Hagerstown
Repeat Performance Thrift Shop (Meritus)
- men's and women's clothing
- linens
- small household goods
- shoes
- handbags
- jewelry
- books
Not accepted: dirty or worn-out items
WaldorfCall to confirm
The Catherine Foundation
- baby supplies
- maternity and baby clothes
- new toiletries
- books
- infant toys
- non-perishable food