BOOK DONATIONS
The Friends of The Seattle Public Library sells and redistributes donated books to further our work in supporting literacy in Seattle communities.
Guidelines for acceptable donations
If in doubt, ask “Would I give this book to a friend?” If yes, please donate to the Friends!
Yes, please!
- Up to 50 books per drop-off as space is limited.
- Gently-used adult and children’s books
- Books in any language
- Textbooks
- Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) books
- Magazines
No, thank you!
- Books that are musty, moldy, soiled, liquid-damaged, broken, etc.
- Books that are highlighted or marked-up
- Sheet music
- VHS, music cassettes, DVDs, audiobooks, and encyclopedia sets (but contact us for consideration)
3 Ways to Donate Books:
- Up to 50 sellable books can be donated at the FriendShop Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m – 4 p.m.
Central Library, Level 3: 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 - Up to 50 sellable books can also be donated at our used bookshop in Georgetown the second Saturday of every month and every Thursday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
5608 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 - Collections of more than 50 books can be donated to FOSPL through the assistance of our partner Collins Books. Email collinsbooks@
collinsbooks.com or call 206.323.3999 to make arrangements to drop off larger donations on behalf of the Friends of The Seattle Public Library.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
FINANCIAL DONATIONS
Support the Friends with a financial donation. Read more below on how to make a book donation!
Make a Financial Donation Online
Make a Donation by Check:
Want to send in a check instead? Checks can be mailed to:
Friends of The Seattle Public Library
1000 4th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
ABOUT COLLINS BOOKS
Established in 1969, Collins Books of Northeast Seattle partners with the Friends to process larger book donations on our behalf. Collins Books uses its experience as a rare book specialist to sort, scout, price, catalogue and sell the more valuable donations for FOSPL.
If you have a collection of books that you are ready to donate to FoSPL, please contact Collins Books directly for a drop-off appointment and they will work with you to ensure that FoSPL benefits from the donation of your collection. In very special circumstances, house calls can sometimes be made. Just please be sure to tell them that you would like your donation to benefit the Friends of The Seattle Public Library (FoSPL). Email collinsbooks@