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!
- Gently-used adult and children’s books
- Books in any language
- Textbooks
- Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) books
- Magazines
- Space is limited; you may donate up to 50 books per drop-off
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:
- 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 - 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 - Estate or special collections can be donated with our partner at Collins Books. Email [email protected] or call 206.323.3999 and let them know you would like to arrange for a donation 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
Collins Books of Northeast Seattle partners with the Friends to accept larger book donations on our behalf.
In business since 1969, Collins Books’ specialty is hard to find, out of print, scholarly used and rare books. 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 special circumstances, house calls can be made. Just tell them you would like your donation to benefit the Friends of The Seattle Public Library (FoSPL). Email [email protected] or call 206.323.3999.