Published On: February 7th, 2025|Categories: Blog, Books, Donate, Sell|

We’ve worked in many homes with large personal libraries – which is great! In my opinion, there’s no such thing as too much reading. However, physical books take up a lot of space. Once you’ve finished a book, there isn’t always a reason to hold onto it. We have plenty of tips on how to declutter your book collection, which you can learn about here.

 

Make an impact

Once you’ve done the hard job – decluttered and organized your books – we’re always happy to help! – it’s time to offload. If you’re anything like me, this means you’re now left with a pile (or many piles…) of assorted books to offload. Donation is a great option! The benefits of reading are innumerable. Donating your old books is a great way to share knowledge, imagination, learning and joy. There are so many people, young and old, who can benefit from receiving your old books. From children attending school districts in need of books to people staying in shelters, to the elderly living in assisted living facilities – book donations help everyone. Listed below are a few great options where you can donate your books to declutter your own home and make an impact in someone else’s. 

 

Libraries

Many libraries accept book donations through a simple drop-off system. They often sell them at annual book sales to raise funds for the library, or sometimes add them to their own collection. Some libraries will pass along excess donations to libraries in greater need in their area. Contact your local library or simply check their website to see if they accept book donations. This is usually an easy place to drop off book donations where you know that they will go to good use. 

 

Schools

Contact a local school to see if they are in need of books! Reading is a great hobby for anyone to have, with so many benefits. Encouraging reading in school-aged children can initiate a lifelong interest in reading! Children with access to good books will likely be more inclined to keep reading. This can aid in language development, creativity, knowledge beyond their own environment and experiences, and so much more. 

 

Transfer Station

Stamford, Connecticut Transfer Station will gladly accept your book donations! While this location is Fairfield County specific, many transfer stations do the same. Check out your local transfer station to see if they’ll take your books and learn about where they rehome them. A transfer station can be a quick, easy and convenient donation location.

 

Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA)

VVA’s self-proclaimed mission is to “promote and support the full range of issues important to all veterans, to create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to change public perception of Vietnam veterans.” If this cause speaks to you, the VVA is a great option for your book donations. You can even schedule a pickup right at your home! We pay charities for your donations, which provides funding to help them further their programs and missions.” Check out their charities here

 

Books4Everyone

Launched in 2015, Books4Everyone is a volunteer organization in Fairfield County, Connecticut that aims to promote literacy in the region. Information to contact them directly to donate (or to receive!) can be found on their website. They deliver books to schools, churches, the Peace Corps and more- for free!. You can drop off your donations at various locations in Darien, Greenwich and Stamford. 

 

Sell your books

Here at Matt Baier Organizing we’ve helped clients sell their books with David Greif of Griffin Books. If you’re offloading books that you believe may have resale value- like rare or original editions or collectibles, David is a great resource!

 

Books are so important. But, once we’ve finished one we don’t necessarily need to hang onto it. Let’s face it, they take up a lot of valuable space! So consider snapping a photo of the title/author or jotting the information down for future reference, and then pass your book along so that someone else can enjoy it!

 

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