Donate Books

The Friends & Foundation will happily accept your book donations in the genres listed below!

Please bring donations to the Library basement door (off the rear parking lot) on Wednesdays between 1:00 and 3:00 pm. If Wednesdays won’t work for you, please email info@investinmpl.org and a volunteer will arrange a convenient time to meet you.

Contributions cannot be accepted by Library staff, at the book return, or at the loading dock.

Currently we can only accept the following genres:

  • Adult Fiction
  • Mystery
  • Biography/Memoir
  • Local Interest
  • History
  • Cookbooks
  • Science Fiction
  • Children’s Picture Books

At this time, NO coffee table books, children’s nonfiction, teen, DVD, CD, self-help, textbooks, etc.

We cannot accept books that are musty or damaged.

When dropping off your gifts, please pack donations in disposable bags or boxes.

If you have questions, please email info@investinmpl.org.

Your contribution of gently used books is appreciated! All proceeds from sales of books will be used to purchase and catalog new library materials. Thank you for supporting the MPL Friends & Foundation and your Public Library!