Does DC Public Library accept book donations?
Answer
Some DCPL locations are accepting donations. Contact the branch directly to inquire about their current donation policy. Please do not leave donation books or other materials outside of library buildings or in book drops.
Book donation schedules traditionally have been up to the individual Friends of the Library groups. To learn more about the Friends groups in general, check out https://www.dclibraryfriends.org
Linked below are some possible options for book donation. We can't guarantee that these groups are currently accepting books, so we recommend contacting them directly before donating.
https://buynothingproject.org/
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/
https://www.folmc.org/bookstores/
https://www.goodwill.org/donate/donate-stuff/
https://www.velocityofbooks.org/book_donations
https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ways-to-give/
https://www.betterworldbooks.com/
http://dcbookstoprisoners.org/donate-books/