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📚 Where to donate books in Massachusetts

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

17 places in Massachusetts take books.

Boston & Suffolk County 8

Quincy, Dedham & Norfolk County 1

Quincy

Interfaith Social Services (Pantry Shelf and Bureau Drawer Thrift Shop)

  • food and garden produce
  • personal care items
  • diapers and menstrual products
  • children's books
  • clothing for the thrift shop

Fall River, New Bedford & Taunton 1

Acushnet

Gifts to Give

  • new or gently used children's clothing and shoes
  • toys and books
  • baby gear
  • school supplies
  • hygiene items

Springfield & Hampden County 1

Northampton, Amherst & Greenfield 5

Amherst

Goodwill - Amherst

  • clothing and shoes
  • books
  • household items and kitchenware
  • small appliances
  • small electronics
  • small furniture
  • jewelry
Not accepted: car seats, cribs, strollers; exercise equipment; large furniture; large toys; tube TVs; medical equipment
Amherst

Hospice Thrift Shop of the Fisher House

  • art, antiques, collectibles
  • books (up to 2 boxes)
  • seasonal clothing
  • handbags and luggage
  • shoes
  • jewelry
  • household and decorative items, lamps
Not accepted: computers and stereos; TVs, VCRs, DVD players; record albums; large appliances or furniture; microwaves; bed pillows
Hadley

Salvation Army - Hadley

  • books
  • clothing
  • furniture in good condition
  • household items
  • jewelry
  • kitchenware
  • electrical equipment
Not accepted: car seats, cribs, strollers; opened games or puzzles; medical equipment; VCRs

Pittsfield & the Berkshires 1

AdamsCall to confirm

Old Stone Mill Center / Zero Waste Maker Space

  • backpacks
  • bikes (any condition)
  • books
  • clothing and textiles
  • clean fabric
  • garden tools (non-electric)
  • school and office supplies
Not accepted: electric garden tools