MinneapolisCall to confirm
Friends of the Hennepin County Library
- books
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📚 Where to donate books in Minnesota
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- Old encyclopedias and outdated textbooks are rarely wanted.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.
22 places in Minnesota take books.
Minneapolis & Hennepin County 1
St. Paul & Ramsey County 1
Roseville
Bridging - Roseville Warehouse
- bed frames and clean mattresses
- non-powered sofas, chairs, dressers, tables, desks and bookcases
- dishes, cookware, silverware and storage containers
- bedding, towels and rugs up to 8x10
- small kitchen appliances and countertop microwaves
- flat-panel TVs 65 in. or smaller
- framed mirrors and art
Not accepted: sleeper, powered or reclining sofas; cribs, bunk beds and trundle beds; china sets; CRT TVs and hanging microwaves; light fixtures and ceiling fans; anything not on the accepted list
Woodbury, Stillwater & Washington County 4
Woodbury
Goodwill - Woodbury
- clothing
- shoes
- housewares
- books
- small furniture
Cottage Grove
Goodwill - Cottage Grove
- clothing
- shoes
- housewares
- books
- small furniture
Forest Lake
Goodwill - Forest Lake
- clothing
- shoes
- housewares
- books
- small furniture
Oak Park Heights
Goodwill - Oak Park Heights
- clothing
- shoes
- housewares
- books
- small furniture
Buffalo, Monticello & Wright County 2
Buffalo
Love INC - Big Woods Thrift Store
- gently used clothing, shoes, purses and accessories
- home decor and kitchenware
- non-fluorescent lamps and working clocks
- small appliances
- bedding and towels
- Christian books, CDs/DVDs
- small lawn furniture and garden tools
Not accepted: large furniture
Buffalo
Wise Penny Thrift Shoppe
- clothing and shoes
- household items
- furniture
- sporting goods and tools
- toys and books
- linens
Mille Lacs, Mora & Hinckley 3
Pine City
Family Pathways Thrift Store - Pine City
- clothing and footwear
- furniture
- kitchenware
- linens
- books and media
- toys and games
- small appliances
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; cribs and car seats; large appliances; microwaves; TVs; computer equipment
Hinckley
Family Pathways Thrift Store - Hinckley
- clothing and footwear
- kitchenware
- linens
- books and media
- toys and games
- small appliances
- sporting goods
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; cribs and car seats; large appliances; microwaves; TVs; computer equipment
Princeton
Family Pathways Thrift Store - Princeton
- clothing and footwear
- furniture
- kitchenware
- linens
- books and media
- toys and games
- small appliances
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; cribs and car seats; large appliances; microwaves; TVs; computer equipment
St. Cloud & Sauk Rapids 1
Waite Park
ThriftWorks! Thrift Store (WACOSA)
- clothing and shoes
- books, movies, games and toys
- small household appliances
- housewares
- jewelry
- linens and bedding
- tools
Not accepted: TVs, computers and phones; microwaves; mattresses; cribs, car seats and infant equipment; food; carpeting
Moorhead & Detroit Lakes 2
Detroit Lakes
Adventist Community Service Center and Thrift Store
- good used clothing
- shoes
- household and kitchen goods
- books
- toys
- furniture (as space allows)
Detroit Lakes
Boys & Girls Club Thrift Store & More
- furniture
- household items
- clothing and shoes
- linens
- sporting goods
- toys and games
- books, CDs and DVDs
Fergus Falls & Wadena 1
Fergus Falls
Someplace Safe Thrift Store
- bedding and linens
- books, movies and music
- clothing
- furniture
- home decor
- small household and kitchen appliances
- jewelry
Not accepted: baby furniture; TVs; computers and printers; large appliances; mattresses; sleeper sofas
Alexandria, Morris & Long Prairie 1
AlexandriaCall to confirm
Someplace Safe Thrift Store - Alexandria
- clothing
- bedding and linens
- books, movies and music
- furniture
- home decor
- small and kitchen appliances
- jewelry
Not accepted: baby furniture; TVs and computers; office printers; large appliances; mattresses and sleeper sofas; textbooks
Hutchinson, Litchfield & Olivia 2
Litchfield
Threads of Hope Thrift Store (United Community Action Partnership)
- new and gently used clothing
- books
- household items
- baby items
- furniture
Not accepted: items not in good, usable condition
ArlingtonCall to confirm
Sibley County Seconds Thrift Store
- clean new or used items in good condition
- clothing
- books
- household items
Marshall, Worthington & Southwest Prairie 3
Marshall
Goodwill - Marshall
- clothing
- books
- household items
- furniture
- small appliances
- computers and components
- printer ink cartridges
Not accepted: large appliances; hazardous waste
Marshall
Avera Marshall Auxiliary Thrift Shop
- clothing
- books
- household items
- small furniture
Not accepted: large appliances; TVs; computers; hazardous waste
Tracy
Simple Treasures Thrift Store
- clothing
- furniture
- linens
- small appliances
- purses
- shoes
- jewelry
Mankato, Waseca & St. Peter 1
Mankato
VINE Home Thrift Store (VINE Faith in Action)
- clean gently used furniture
- patio furniture
- home and garden tools
- lamps
- pictures and decor
- kitchen and home accessories
- bookshelves
Not accepted: items declined for condition, age or style