Where can I donate my books?
Donating Books (and other items) to the Library
The Library can no longer accept donations of books or other materials at the Library due to ongoing construction of the Library expansion.
Other Locations to Donate Books
Mill Valley Public Library
BOOK DONATION GUIDELINES DURING COVID-19
Mill Valley Public Library is currently accepting book donations.
Leave donations in boxes or bags on the stone bench in front of the Library main entrance during curbside pickup hours.
CURBSIDE PICKUP HOURS:
Mon - Fri: 11am - 5pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm - 5pm
Mill Valley Public Library
375 Throckmorton Ave
The Book Place
Friends of the Marin County Free Library.
Accepts gently used books, movies, and CDs.
1608 Grant Avenue, Novato
415.209.0212
Visit the website
The Global Book Exchange
Collects new and gently-used children's books to give to local nonprofits and teachers serving kids from Marin's lowest income areas. Also works with local Rotary clubs to ship children's books to developing countries.
Drop-off locations in Tiburon and San Rafael, by appointment. Contact Director Marilyn Nemzer, 415.308.0939 or bookexchangemarin@gmail.com to schedule.
852 Del Ganado
San Rafael, CA 94903
415.450.0692 (voicemail only)
Marin Recycling Center
Materials Accepted: Cardboard, Aluminum Cans, Tin Cans, Glass Bottles, Plastic Bottles, Books, Cars, Trucks
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday
535 Jacoby Street, San Rafael, CA, 94901
415.453.1404
The El Cerrito Recycling Center
Has a large book exchange area. They accept books, magazines, CDs, and many other items.
Summer Drop-off Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 5:45 pm
Saturday - Sunday: 9:00 am to 4:45 pm
7501 Schmidt Ln.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
510.215.4350
Marin Community Clinics Book Nook program
If you have new or gently used children’s books to donate please call 415.526.8527
OR
drop them off Monday – Friday from 10am – 5pm
At one of the following locations:
- San Rafael Clinic – 3110 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael
- San Rafael Campus Clinic – 3260 Kerner Blvd., Suite A, San Rafael
- Novato Clinic – 6100 Redwood Blvd., Novato
Goodwill
Books, Encyclopedias, and Magazines
SAN RAFAEL Donation, Store
Mon – Sat 9am to 8pm, Sun 10am to 7pm
809 Lincoln Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
415.456.5273
Mill Valley Safeway Donation Site
1 Camino Alto
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Northgate Mall Donation Site
9000 Northgate Mall
San Rafael, CA 94903
NOVATO Donation, Store
Mon-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-7pm
936 7th Street
Novato, CA 94945
415.897.5144
Vintage Oaks Donation Site
224 Vintage Way
Novato, CA 94949
Prisoners Literature Project
Please write “PLP” on the bag or box of books, so others know the books are intended for us.
Book donations to the PLP are welcome at any of these locations:
- Moe’s Books (2476 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704)
- Grassroots House (2022 Blake St (off Shattuck Ave), Berkeley, CA 94704)
- Bound Together Books (1369 Haight St, San Francisco, CA, 94117) Hours are 11.30am to 7.30pm daily but call ahead [415 – 431-8355] to check someone will be there.
This Into That
Makes attractive bookshelves out of hardback book covers with interesting titles on their spines.
Prefers old hardbacks with interesting titles, colors, and textures.
2547 Eighth St., No. 30
Berkeley, CA 94710
Call Jim Rosenau at 510.845.0106