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📚 Where to donate books in New Jersey

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

12 places in New Jersey take books.

Hackensack & Bergen County 1

Midland ParkCall to confirm

Midland Park Community Thrift Shop

  • clothing
  • shoes
  • accessories
  • toys
  • electronics
  • linens
  • books

Jersey City, Hoboken & Hudson County 2

Jersey CityCall to confirm

WomenRising

  • new toiletries
  • new clothing
  • new bedding
  • games
  • books
  • office equipment
Not accepted: used items

Newark & Essex County 1

Elizabeth & Union County 2

Union

2nd Ave. / GreenDrop Community Donation Center (benefits Purple Heart Foundation)

  • clothing and shoes
  • bed and bath
  • housewares
  • books and media
  • games and toys
  • small appliances
  • small furniture

New Brunswick, Edison & Middlesex County 2

MetuchenCall to confirm

Help Others Mission

  • clothing and shoes
  • household items
  • sporting goods
  • books, CDs, videos
  • electronics

Trenton, Princeton & Mercer County 2

Princeton

Princeton Public Library Book Sale

Princeton Public Library (staff entrance on Sylvia Beach Way), Princeton, NJ
  • books
  • CDs
  • DVDs
Not accepted: magazines; encyclopedias; VHS and cassettes; vinyl records; worn or musty items

Mount Holly, Moorestown & Burlington County 1

Camden, Cherry Hill & Camden County 1

Cherry HillCall to confirm

Goodwill Attended Donation Center - Cherry Hill

  • gently used clothing and accessories
  • household goods
  • toys
  • books
  • computers and electronics
  • furniture
  • home medical equipment