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📚 Where to donate books in Texas

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

34 places in Texas take books.

Houston & Harris County 5

HoustonCall to confirm

Goodwill Houston donation centers

  • clothing and shoes
  • household linens
  • furniture
  • books and media
  • small electronics and small appliances
  • computers
  • cookware and dishware
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; large household appliances; air conditioners; cribs, car seats, strollers, playpens; carpet and padding; hazardous chemicals and paint
Website ↗ 713-692-6221
Houston

Star of Hope Mission - Donation and Distribution Center

2320 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77003
  • clean clothing for men, women, children
  • winter coats
  • shoes
  • new socks and undergarments
  • new hygiene items
  • diapers and baby wipes
  • towels, sheets, twin blankets
Not accepted: furniture; mattresses; large appliances; expired food or medicine; opened hygiene products; bikes
Website ↗
Houston

Friends of the Houston Public Library Book Warehouse

6510 West Little York Road, Houston, TX 77040
  • new and gently used books
Not accepted: training manuals and old textbooks; technical books (law, medical, engineering); old encyclopedias and dictionaries; magazines and newspapers; VHS tapes and cassettes; damaged books
Website ↗
Tomball

TEAM Resale (Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries)

300 W. Main Street, Tomball, TX 77375
  • clothing
  • furniture
  • decor and artwork
  • baby gear
  • linens
  • books and media
  • kitchenware
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; pianos and organs; propane tanks; hospital beds; wet or damaged items; flat-screen TVs over about 10 years old
Website ↗ 281-351-6700

Sugar Land, Rosenberg & Bay City 2

RosenbergCall to confirm

Fort Bend Rainbow Room

3150 BF Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, TX
  • diaper bags
  • twin sheets and comforters
  • athletic shoes
  • pillows
  • paper towels and toilet paper
  • school supplies
  • books

Conroe, The Woodlands & Huntsville 2

Dallas & Dallas County 3

DallasFree pickup

Salvation Army Thrift Store and Donation Center - Harry Hines

5554 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
  • clothing
  • furniture
  • household goods
  • working appliances
  • bicycles
  • books
  • toys
Not accepted: broken or gas appliances; built-in appliances; large console TVs; TVs over 5 years old; auto parts; paint or chemicals
Pickup: Yes - free pickup scheduled at satruck.org or 1-800-728-7825
Website ↗
DallasFree pickup

Salvation Army Thrift Store and Donation Center - Village Fair

4810 Village Fair Dr, Dallas, TX 75224
  • clothing
  • furniture
  • household goods
  • working appliances
  • books
  • toys
Not accepted: broken or gas appliances; built-in appliances; TVs over 5 years old; auto parts; paint or chemicals
Pickup: Yes - free pickup scheduled at satruck.org or 1-800-728-7825
Website ↗
Dallas

Goodwill Dallas - Westmoreland

3020 N Westmoreland Rd, Dallas, TX 75212
  • clothing, shoes and accessories
  • furniture
  • small appliances and electronics
  • books, toys and games
  • kitchenware and decor
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; large appliances; hazardous materials; weapons or ammunition; broken, soiled or unsafe items
Website ↗

Fort Worth & Tarrant County 1

Grapevine

GRACE Donation Station (GRACEful Buys)

1060 Texan Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051
  • clothing and shoes
  • jewelry and accessories
  • linens
  • home decor and lamps
  • housewares
  • toys
  • working electronics
Not accepted: building materials; paint or chemicals; tires; encyclopedias and magazines; broken or worn furniture; large office furniture
Website ↗ 817.416.6939

Plano, McKinney & Collin County 1

PlanoFree pickup

Salvation Army Thrift Store and Donation Center - Plano

5900 K Ave, Plano, TX 75074
  • clothing
  • furniture
  • household goods
  • working appliances
  • books
  • toys
  • bicycles
Not accepted: broken or gas appliances; built-in appliances; TVs over 5 years old; auto parts; paint or chemicals
Pickup: Yes - free pickup scheduled at satruck.org or 1-800-728-7825
Website ↗

Austin & Travis County 3

AustinCall to confirm

Better ATX Thrift House (formerly Assistance League of Austin)

4901 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX
  • household items
  • jewelry
  • clothing
  • artwork
  • holiday decor
  • furniture
  • children's books and toys
Website ↗
Austin

Austin Creative Reuse

2005 Wheless Ln, Austin, TX 78723
  • art supplies
  • fabric, yarn and sewing notions
  • sewing machines
  • paper and scrapbooking supplies
  • craft and education supplies
  • vintage photos, maps and collectibles
  • hand and power tools
Not accepted: clothing and shoes; large furniture and appliances; computers, monitors, printers; mattresses, bedding, towels; general recycling; hazardous chemicals
Website ↗

Round Rock, Georgetown & Williamson County 2

Texas Hill Country 3

San Antonio & Bexar County 2

San Antonio

Assistance League of San Antonio Thrift House

2611 West Ave, San Antonio, TX 78201
  • clothing and shoes for all ages
  • household goods and decor
  • dishes, linens and towels
  • jewelry and framed art
  • holiday items
  • toys, puzzles, bicycles
  • books, furniture, collectibles, sports gear
Not accepted: mattresses; TVs, computers and printers; large exercise equipment and appliances; cribs and infant car seats; paint and hazardous materials; building materials
Website ↗ 210-732-1200

Corpus Christi & Coastal Bend 10

Corpus ChristiCall to confirm

Goodwill - Annaville

11330 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, TX 78410
  • clothing and shoes
  • books
  • glassware and small household items
  • jewelry and accessories
  • kitchen items
  • home and seasonal decor
  • furniture (stores only)
Not accepted: firearms; paint and hazardous materials; mattresses and box springs; tires; CRT/console/projection TVs; large appliances
Website ↗ 361-248-4489
Corpus ChristiCall to confirm

Goodwill - Flour Bluff

10209 S. Padre Island Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78418
  • clothing and shoes
  • books
  • glassware and small household items
  • jewelry and accessories
  • kitchen items
  • home and seasonal decor
  • furniture (stores only)
Not accepted: firearms; paint and hazardous materials; mattresses and box springs; tires; CRT/console/projection TVs; large appliances
Website ↗ 361-939-7088
Corpus ChristiCall to confirm

Goodwill - Staples/Saratoga

6526 S. Staples St., Corpus Christi, TX 78413
  • clothing and shoes
  • books
  • glassware and small household items
  • jewelry and accessories
  • kitchen items
  • home and seasonal decor
  • furniture (stores only)
Not accepted: firearms; paint and hazardous materials; mattresses and box springs; tires; CRT/console/projection TVs; large appliances
Website ↗ 361-993-6500
Corpus ChristiCall to confirm

Goodwill - Port Ave

2961 S. Port, Corpus Christi, TX 78405
  • clothing and shoes
  • books
  • glassware and small household items
  • jewelry and accessories
  • kitchen items
  • home and seasonal decor
  • furniture (stores only)
Not accepted: firearms; paint and hazardous materials; mattresses and box springs; tires; CRT/console/projection TVs; large appliances
Website ↗ 361-400-1741
Corpus ChristiCall to confirm

Goodwill Donation Station - Calallen

14017 Northwest Blvd, Ste 113, Corpus Christi, TX 78410
  • clothing and shoes
  • books
  • glassware and small household items
  • jewelry and accessories
  • kitchen items
  • home and seasonal decor
  • small electrical items
Not accepted: firearms; paint and hazardous materials; mattresses and box springs; tires; CRT/console/projection TVs; large appliances
Website ↗ 361-371-4064
PortlandCall to confirm

Goodwill - Portland

1550 Wildcat Dr., Portland, TX 78374
  • clothing and shoes
  • books
  • glassware and small household items
  • jewelry and accessories
  • kitchen items
  • home and seasonal decor
  • furniture (stores only)
Not accepted: firearms; paint and hazardous materials; mattresses and box springs; tires; CRT/console/projection TVs; large appliances
Website ↗ 361-643-8446
RockportCall to confirm

Goodwill - Rockport

1326 Highway 35 North, Rockport, TX 78382
  • clothing and shoes
  • books
  • glassware and small household items
  • jewelry and accessories
  • kitchen items
  • home and seasonal decor
  • furniture (stores only)
Not accepted: firearms; paint and hazardous materials; mattresses and box springs; tires; CRT/console/projection TVs; large appliances
Website ↗ 361-450-8876
BeevilleCall to confirm

Goodwill - Beeville

205 N. Washington St., Beeville, TX 78102
  • clothing and shoes
  • books
  • glassware and small household items
  • jewelry and accessories
  • kitchen items
  • home and seasonal decor
  • furniture (stores only)
Not accepted: firearms; paint and hazardous materials; mattresses and box springs; tires; CRT/console/projection TVs; large appliances
Website ↗ 361-358-8283
AliceCall to confirm

Goodwill - Alice (Sagewood Mall)

1501 E Main St. Ste. 17, Alice, TX 78332
  • clothing and shoes
  • books
  • glassware and small household items
  • jewelry and accessories
  • kitchen items
  • home and seasonal decor
  • furniture (stores only)
Not accepted: firearms; paint and hazardous materials; mattresses and box springs; tires; CRT/console/projection TVs; large appliances
Website ↗ 361-668-0474
KingsvilleCall to confirm

Goodwill - Kingsville

  • clothing and shoes
  • books
  • glassware and small household items
  • jewelry and accessories
  • kitchen items
  • home and seasonal decor
  • furniture (stores only)
Not accepted: firearms; paint and hazardous materials; mattresses and box springs; tires; CRT/console/projection TVs; large appliances
Website ↗ 361-221-9992