Books, Movies, CDs, Audiobooks, Collectibles
(please scroll down to see what type of books we do and do not need!)
Items may be shipped to or dropped off at our Community Outreach Center/Used Book Store in Washington, DC.
Store
Books for America - a Bookstore with a Purpose
1417 22nd Street, NW (near the corner of 22nd & P NW in Dupont Circle)
Washington, DC 20037
Hours:
Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm
Tue, Wed & Thurs until 9pm
Sunday 11am-5pm
Small quantities of books may be deposited in our collection bin located at the Georgetown Safeway (next to the left set of doors) on Wisconsin Avenue in Washington, DC. PLEASE DO NOT PUT BOXES FULL OF BOOKS INTO THE BIN - PLEASE BRING THESE TO OUR STORE.
We have a large quantity (50 items or more) pick-up service for Arlington, VA; Alexandria, VA; Washington, DC, and Bethesda/Chevy Chase, MD. For larger quantities we will go even further. Please email info@booksforamerica.org or call 202.835.2665 with questions.
Please ensure all items are in excellent, almost AS NEW condition
Children's books URGENTLY needed!
Hardcover and softcover books of all types, except...WE CANNOT USE HARDCOVER FICTION - PLEASE DO NOT DONATE HARDCOVER FICTION BOOKS (it is almost impossible to donate hardcover fiction novels to shelters, prisons, etc.) Softcover fiction from 1995 to the present is great - pages must by white - no yellowing); we need self-help; biography; art; photo; how-to's; history; gardening, cookbooks; religion; politics, etc.
Encyclopedia Britannica sets from 1990-present are needed, individual volumes are not.
Movies - DVD and VHS
CD's - music, instructional, videogames, etc.
Audiobooks on CD or cassette
Collectible items such as antique/autographed books, vintage magazines, comic books, memorabilia, figurines, etc. are very useful - we will auction them and use the proceeds to fund our programs. You will receive a tax-deduction for the full auction value of the item! We can accept any kind of collectible/rare item, including figurines, etc. |