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It’s no secret that digital books are multiplying at an exponential rate. We can debate the value or accept that the bad news may also be the good news. It is becoming increasingly easy to find “gently used” printed books. Of course, the word “exchange” suggests that the users of your library are a primary source. But sometimes demand exceeds supply. Where do you find books when that happens?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places is our “town dump,” aka the transfer station. We have a retired boxcar that includes our “liberry” where books are free for the taking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

National & Nonprofit Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Reader to Reader<\/strong> \u2013 Donates gently used books to libraries, schools, and literacy programs in need.
    \ud83d\udd17     readertoreader.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Books for America<\/strong> \u2013 Provides free and low-cost books to community groups, schools, and libraries.
    \ud83d\udd17     booksforamerica.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Better World Books \u2013 Donation Program<\/strong> \u2013 Offers surplus books and works with libraries and nonprofits to redistribute or donate unsold inventory.
    \ud83d\udd17     betterworldbooks.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. The Book Fairies<\/strong> \u2013 Collects and redistributes donated books to schools, community centers, shelters, and literacy initiatives.
    \ud83d\udd17     thebookfairies.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Books for Development<\/strong> \u2013 Ships gently used books to community libraries and literacy projects, primarily in underserved areas.
    \ud83d\udd17     booksfordevelopment.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Books4Cause<\/strong> \u2013 Provides free books for educational and community projects and will pick up large donations in some areas.
    \ud83d\udd17     books4cause.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. BookSmiles<\/strong> \u2013 Collects and redistributes gently used children\u2019s books to educators and community organizations.
    \ud83d\udd17     booksmiles.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. International Book Project<\/strong> \u2013 Donates books domestically and internationally to community programs, libraries, and literacy centers.
    \ud83d\udd17     intbookproject.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Community-Based & Local Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Public Library Withdrawals<\/strong> \u2013 Many libraries give away gently used or surplus books to other organizations before book sales or recycling.
      \u27a4 Tip: Contact the \u201cFriends of the Library\u201d group in your region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. School or College Libraries<\/strong> \u2013 End-of-year cleanouts often produce duplicate or outdated (but usable) materials available to nonprofits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Local Businesses or Publishers<\/strong> \u2013 Some offices, printers, and bookstores donate remaindered or unsold stock to literacy or community exchange programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Civic Organizations<\/strong> \u2013 Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, and Grange chapters occasionally sponsor book drives or have storage from previous events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Thrift Stores with Community Partnerships<\/strong> \u2013 Ask local Goodwill or Salvation Army stores if they support book redistribution to nonprofit programs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Online Resources for Bulk or Nonprofit Requests<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Freecycle & Buy Nothing Project (Organization Requests)<\/strong> \u2013 Post a community request explaining your literacy or exchange program; locals often respond with bulk donations.
        \ud83d\udd17         freecycle.org<\/a>
        \ud83d\udd17         buynothingproject.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Craigslist \u201cFree\u201d Section<\/strong> \u2013 Great for sourcing bulk donations of used books locally\u2014just mention they\u2019ll support a nonprofit or community exchange.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Main Library Page<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
        Outside Libraries<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
        Inside Libraries<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
        Sources for Books<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
        Existing Libraries<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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