Where to Donate Books in Louisville
If you’re looking to give your gently used books a new home in Louisville, we’ve got you covered!
Please see the below information for each organization, as some have specific criteria for donating.
Locust Grove Book Sale
Donation Type: Drop off, Pick up from you
Location: 561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY 40207
Hours: Visitor Center hours (10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 1-4:30 p.m. on Sunday)
Type of Books Not Accepted: Magazines, encyclopedias
Website: Locust Grove
How to Donate
In the weeks before their spring, summer, fall and winter book sales (pictured above) Locust Grove will accept donations at their visitor center.
They are also able to pick books up from you if you’re in possession of a lot of books that warrant a pick up. To arrange a pick up, please call them at (502) 897-9845
Locust Grove aren’t picky when it comes to donations, and they welcome books outside the normal realm of fiction and nonfiction such as cooking books, reference books, audiobooks, art books and more; really anything that is in good/gently used condition! A great way to support a local book sale.
Louisville Free Public Library
Donation Type: Drop off
Main Library Location: 301 York Street, Louisville, KY 40203
Other Locations: 15 other locations; view them all on our book donation map by selecting ‘Louisville.’
Type of Books Accepted: Children’s fiction books, current adult fiction/paperback books, nonfiction books for all ages less than 5 years old
Type of Books Not Accepted: Magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, encyclopedias, textbooks
Website: Louisville Free Public Library
How to Donate
The Public Library is great for donations in Louisville as all 16 locations are currently accepting books. Drop your books off at any one during regular opening hours.
If you have a large donation, this will need to be dropped at the Main Library. They advise that you call them to arrange a time so somebody can help you unload your boxes: (502) 574-1781
The Rosewater
Donation Type: Drop off
Location: 4634 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40214
Hours: Wednesday-Thursday 10am-6pm; Friday-Saturday 10am-8pm; Sunday 10am-3pm
Type of Books Accepted: Any fiction/nonfiction in good condition; if bringing cookbooks/mass market paperbacks/bibles please ensure these are newer and excellent condition
Type of Books Not Accepted: Books on finance/business/medical information pre-2020
Website: The Rosewater
How to Donate
We don’t usually feature used bookstores, but The Rosewater is an exception as it’s a completely volunteer, community-driven program that contributes to things like helping families during crises and helping people get back into work with workforce training.
So why not help a truly local organization by bringing some gently used books for others to enjoy, and maybe stop on by there for a cup of tea while you’re at it!
That concludes our list of where to donate your books in Louisville. Now you have all of the information, we wish you good luck in finding those books a deserving new home!