If you have some gently used books laying around that have probably reached their final chapter, don’t worry, we’ve got a great list of local organizations to help you find where to donate books in Tulsa.
Read on to see all the different locations, hours, and types of books they take!
Youth First
Donation Types: Drop off, Pick up from you
Drop Off Location: Lister Home Team Realty Office, 1901 N Moore Ave Suite 20, Moore, OK 73160
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Type of Books Accepted: School-age children’s books, fiction/nonfiction
Type of Books Not Accepted: Encyclopedias, magazines, self-help books
Website: Youth First
How to Donate
Drop your books in the book bin at the Lister Home Team Realty Office, or call founder Rachel anytime for a direct pick up: 405.210.0168
Youth First partners with young athletes in the local community to provide them with free books, so you know that your donation is going directly to a child, and helping make a difference in their life. Founder Rachel Jones created the initiative around the concepts of “#booksandball” and “eduaction and athleticism” to help young athletes who don’t have regular access to free books; a great cause!
Tulsa Day Center
Donation Type: Drop off
Location: 415 W. Archer Street, Tulsa, OK 74103
Hours: 8am-5pm, 7 days a week
Type of Books Accepted: Books and magazines for all ages
Website: Tulsa Day Center
How to Donate
The Archer Street location accepts drop off donations seven days a week.
Your books will be used in the Day Center’s unique ‘housewarming baskets’ for homeless individuals and families transitioning into housing – a great cause.
Tulsa Libraries
Donation Type: Drop off
Locations:
– Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St.
– Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road
– Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford
– Zarrow Regional Library, 2224 W. 51st St.
– Helmerich Library, 5131 E. 91st St.
Hours: Check individual libraries for hours
Type of Books Not Accepted: Books more than 5 years old, rare or antique books
Website: Tulsa Library
How to Donate
Check your local branch for opening hours. Please be aware that the central library does not take book donations!
The Helmerich Library collects books year round and the donated items will be used for their book sale.
Neighbor for Neighbor
Note as of October 2025: We believe this organization is no longer operating.
Donation Type: Drop off
Location: 505 East 36th St North, Tulsa, OK 74106-1812
Type of Books Accepted: Educational books, fiction and nonfiction
How to Donate
This nonprofit generally requests books for adults, as the majority of people they work with are low income adults and elderly.
They don’t specify opening times, but their location at the Northland Center should be able to accept donations if you get in touch with them.
Places Accepting Book Swaps in Tulsa
- For the Love of Books, LLC (617 N Mission St, Sapulpa, OK 74066)
- Gardener’s Used Books, Inc. (4421 S. Mingo Rd., Tulsa, OK 74146)
At Local Book Donations, we try to include as many places as possible to make it easier for you to donate locally. The above two stores are used bookstores, so it’s possible you can get a little cash or store credit for a trade-in. While technically not places to donate, they’re locally owned and operated so I thought it best to include these in some capacity, too!
If you find yourself traveling between Oklahoma’s two big towns, be sure to check out where to donate books in Oklahoma City, too.
Cover image credit: Youth First
I have National Geographic Periodicals dating back to 1928. Any idea on what I can do with those?
National Geographics, and magazines in general, won’t be accepted by most organizations. Sorry I can’t be of more help on this.