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📚 Where to donate books in Rhode Island
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- Old encyclopedias and outdated textbooks are rarely wanted.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.
5 places in Rhode Island take books.
Providence
Savers Community Donation Center - Providence (benefits BBBSRI)
- clothing and shoes
- bed and bath
- housewares
- books and media
- games and toys
- small appliances
- small furniture
East ProvidenceCall to confirm
Savers Community Donation Center - East Providence (benefits BBBSRI)
- clothing and shoes
- bed and bath
- housewares
- books and media
- games and toys
- small appliances
- small furniture
WoonsocketCall to confirm
Savers Community Donation Center - Woonsocket (benefits BBBSRI)
- clothing and shoes
- bed and bath
- housewares
- books and media
- games and toys
- small appliances
- small furniture
Barrington
Friends of the Barrington Public Library (book donations)
Portsmouth
Portsmouth Transfer Station donation bins
- clothing
- shoes
- towels, sheets and curtains
- books (separate bins)
Not accepted: rugs, carpeting or rags contaminated with oil, paint or other hazardous waste