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📚 Where to donate books in Pennsylvania

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

33 places in Pennsylvania take books.

Philadelphia 4

PhiladelphiaCall to confirm

Bargain Thrift Center

  • clothing for all ages
  • shoes
  • accessories
  • toys
  • linens and blankets
  • books
  • decor
Not accepted: furniture; mattresses; electronics; appliances; car seats; wet or mildewed items

Norristown, King of Prussia & Montgomery County 1

North Wales

Habitat for Humanity ReStore - North Wales/Lansdale (Montgomery Township)

  • furniture and home goods
  • kitchen items and small appliances
  • books, CDs, DVDs, records
  • clothing, shoes and accessories
  • building materials (new or unbroken), doors, windows, clean toilets, sinks, light fixtures
  • garden tools, patio furniture, bicycles, sports gear
  • toys, games, puzzles, craft supplies, musical instruments

West Chester & Chester County 4

ExtonCall to confirm

Goodwill Store & Donation Center - Exton

  • clothing and footwear
  • books, music and DVDs
  • housewares
  • linens and rugs
  • games and toys
  • jewelry and accessories
  • sports equipment (no large exercise machines)
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; infant furniture; large appliances and air conditioners; large exercise equipment; lawn mowers and small engines; tires
DowningtownCall to confirm

Goodwill Store & Donation Center - Downingtown

  • clothing and footwear
  • books, music and DVDs
  • housewares
  • linens and rugs
  • games and toys
  • jewelry and accessories
  • sports equipment (no large exercise machines)
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; infant furniture; large appliances and air conditioners; large exercise equipment; lawn mowers and small engines; tires
West ChesterCall to confirm

Goodwill Store & Donation Center - West Chester

  • clothing and footwear
  • books, music and DVDs
  • housewares
  • linens and rugs
  • games and toys
  • jewelry and accessories
  • sports equipment (no large exercise machines)
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; infant furniture; large appliances and air conditioners; large exercise equipment; lawn mowers and small engines; tires
PhoenixvilleCall to confirm

Goodwill Store & Donation Center - Phoenixville

  • clothing and footwear
  • books, music and DVDs
  • housewares
  • linens and rugs
  • games and toys
  • jewelry and accessories
  • sports equipment (no large exercise machines)
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; infant furniture; large appliances and air conditioners; large exercise equipment; lawn mowers and small engines; tires

Reading & Berks County 1

ReadingFree pickupCall to confirm

Oppshop (Opportunity House Reuse & Recycle Program)

  • gently used clothing
  • books
  • furniture
  • housewares
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for furniture and large items (call to arrange)

Gettysburg & Adams County 1

Chambersburg & Waynesboro 1

Carlisle, Mechanicsburg & the West Shore 3

Lebanon & Lebanon County 1

Lebanon

Humane Society of Lebanon County Thrift Shop

  • clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry, luggage
  • books, records, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and games
  • kitchenware, dishes, linens
  • small appliances, lamps, light fixtures
  • radios and stereos
  • office and craft supplies
  • tools and hardware
Not accepted: computers, printers, TVs; car seats and cribs; upholstered furniture

Towanda, Wellsboro & the Endless Mountains 1

Washington & Waynesburg 5

WashingtonFree pickup

City Mission Thrift Store - Washington

  • clothing and shoes
  • furniture
  • household goods
  • small and large appliances
  • electronics
  • books, CDs, DVDs, games
  • toys
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; car seats; computers, monitors and TVs; paint, batteries, tires, carpeting; built-in appliances, gas stoves and dryers; toilets, sinks, vanities
Pickup: Yes - free pickup of bulk items; call 724-705-7128 to confirm your area
CanonsburgFree pickup

City Mission Thrift Store - Canonsburg

  • clothing and shoes
  • furniture
  • household goods
  • small and large appliances
  • electronics
  • books, CDs, DVDs, games
  • toys
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; car seats; computers, monitors and TVs; paint, batteries, tires, carpeting; built-in appliances, gas stoves and dryers; toilets, sinks, vanities
Pickup: Yes - free pickup of bulk items; call 724-705-7128 to confirm your area
CanonsburgFree pickup

City Mission Thrift Store - North Strabane

  • clothing and shoes
  • furniture
  • household goods
  • small and large appliances
  • electronics
  • books, CDs, DVDs, games
  • toys
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; car seats; computers, monitors and TVs; paint, batteries, tires, carpeting; built-in appliances, gas stoves and dryers; toilets, sinks, vanities
Pickup: Yes - free pickup of bulk items; call 724-705-7128 to confirm your area
WaynesburgFree pickup

City Mission Thrift Store - Waynesburg

  • clothing and shoes
  • furniture
  • household goods
  • small and large appliances
  • electronics
  • books, CDs, DVDs, games
  • toys
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; car seats; computers, monitors and TVs; paint, batteries, tires, carpeting; built-in appliances, gas stoves and dryers; toilets, sinks, vanities
Pickup: Yes - free pickup of bulk items; call 724-705-7128 to confirm your area
WashingtonFree pickup

City Mission Donation Warehouse

  • clothing and shoes
  • furniture
  • household goods
  • small and large appliances
  • electronics
  • books, CDs, DVDs, games
  • toys
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; car seats; computers, monitors and TVs; paint, batteries, tires, carpeting; built-in appliances, gas stoves and dryers; toilets, sinks, vanities
Pickup: Yes - free pickup of bulk items; call 724-705-7128 to confirm your area

Pittsburgh & Allegheny County 10

PittsburghFree pickup

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh (Lawrenceville)

  • clothing and shoes
  • household items
  • books and media
  • furniture
Not accepted: mattresses; hazardous materials
Pickup: Yes - free home pickup in Allegheny County (qualifying addresses; schedule online)
PittsburghFree pickup

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh (South Side)

  • clothing and shoes
  • household items
  • books and media
  • furniture
Not accepted: mattresses; hazardous materials
Pickup: Yes - free home pickup in Allegheny County (qualifying addresses; schedule online)
PittsburghFree pickup

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh (Banksville)

  • clothing and shoes
  • household items
  • books and media
  • furniture
Not accepted: mattresses; hazardous materials
Pickup: Yes - free home pickup in Allegheny County (qualifying addresses; schedule online)
PittsburghFree pickup

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh (McKnight Rd)

  • clothing and shoes
  • household items
  • books and media
  • furniture
Not accepted: mattresses; hazardous materials
Pickup: Yes - free home pickup in Allegheny County (qualifying addresses; schedule online)
PittsburghFree pickup

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh (East Liberty)

  • clothing and shoes
  • household items
  • books and media
  • furniture
Not accepted: mattresses; hazardous materials
Pickup: Yes - free home pickup in Allegheny County (qualifying addresses; schedule online)
MonroevilleFree pickup

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania - Monroeville

  • clothing and shoes
  • household items
  • books and media
  • furniture
Not accepted: mattresses; hazardous materials
Pickup: Yes - free home pickup in Allegheny County (qualifying addresses; schedule online)
West MifflinFree pickup

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania - West Mifflin

  • clothing and shoes
  • household items
  • books and media
  • furniture
Not accepted: mattresses; hazardous materials
Pickup: Yes - free home pickup in Allegheny County (qualifying addresses; schedule online)
PittsburghFree pickup

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania - Robinson Township

  • clothing and shoes
  • household items
  • books and media
  • furniture
Not accepted: mattresses; hazardous materials
Pickup: Yes - free home pickup in Allegheny County (qualifying addresses; schedule online)
WexfordFree pickup

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania - Wexford

  • clothing and shoes
  • household items
  • books and media
  • furniture
Not accepted: mattresses; hazardous materials
Pickup: Yes - free home pickup in Allegheny County (qualifying addresses; schedule online)
Natrona HeightsFree pickup

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania - Natrona Heights

  • clothing and shoes
  • household items
  • books and media
  • furniture
Not accepted: mattresses; hazardous materials
Pickup: Yes - free home pickup in Allegheny County (qualifying addresses; schedule online)

Butler & Cranberry 1

Butler

St. Vincent de Paul Butler County Thrift Store

  • gently used clothing for all ages
  • shoes and accessories
  • small household goods and kitchenware
  • books, toys and games
  • linens and bedding
  • small tables and select small furniture (call ahead)
Not accepted: large furniture; cribs, car seats and other baby safety items; food (take to the SVdP Food Bank)