Have you reached that chapter in your life where you’re looking to give away your used books?
Well, if you’re looking for places to donate books in Las Vegas, we’ve got you covered. Sin City may be known for other things, but there are plenty of places to donate your books, and these organizations are doing fantastic work to keep books in the local community!
Spread the Word Nevada
Donation Type: Drop off in book bin
Primary Location: Spread the Word Warehouse, 1065 American Pacific Drive, Suite 160, Henderson, NV 89074
Other Locations: Findlay Chevrolet, Findlay Honda, Las Vegas Books, PostNet, Springs Preserve, United Way of Southern Nevada
Type of Books Accepted: Pre-k-5th grade children’s books
Type of Books Not Accepted: Coloring books, encyclopedias
Website: Spread the Word Nevada
How to Donate
Their book bins are located at a multitude of local businesses around Las Vegas. You can also bring the books directly to their warehouse above.
Spread the Word encourages you to host book drives, which can be a great volunteer opportunity for businesses to get involved with. The organization will pick up your boxes if you host a book drive.
Why We Love Spread the Word Nevada
Operating in both Vegas and Reno, Spread the Word aims to get free books in the hands of children who may not have access to books. They also run a variety of literacy programs for children who need extra support outside the classroom.
One such program is their Books & Buddies initiative, which pairs a volunteer one-on-one with a child at a number of participating schools for a relaxed “reading time.” They are really passionate about getting books into the Las Vegas community, and are such a worthwhile cause to support.
Books Vegas
Donation Type: Pick up from you
Hours: Use their website to schedule a collection
Type of Books Not Accepted: Magazines, encyclopedias, newspapers
Call Them At: 702-689-3791
How to Donate
This independent organization is a great option if you want to have your books picked up. Collection is free, but keep in mind, you need to have over 25 books for the collection.
Why We Love Books Vegas
Despite being relatively inconspicuous about where the books go, they assure you on their website they work with local educators to re-home the books, and any ones they can’t re-use are recycled responsibly.
This is also an incredibly useful pick up service that runs around the clock, and if you have too many books to lug to a drop off location the home pick up is a fantastic option.
Las Vegas Library
Donation Type: Drop off
Locations: 13 locations around Vegas. View our Book Donation Map and choose “Las Vegas” to find the closest one
Hours: Vary by location
Type of Books Accepted: Fiction and nonfiction, kids’ books, audiobooks, history/art/literary/antique magazines
Website: The Library District
How to Donate
Find the closest Las Vegas Library bookstore location to you by using their bookstore link above, and bring your books in during opening hours. They can provide a donation receipt.
Why We Love Las Vegas Library
The Las Vegas-Clark County library system provides great programs for children and adults, and these are funded by sales from their bookstores. Keep your books in your local community by donating to a library branch near you!
Henderson Libraries
Donation Type: Drop off
Locations:
– James I. Gibson Library: 100 W. Lake Mead Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89015
– Green Valley Library: 2797 N. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89014
– Paseo Verde Library: 280 S. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89012
– West Henderson Library: 3243 Bicentennial Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89044
Type of Books Accepted: Bestsellers, paperbacks for kids and adults, magazines less than a year old, textbooks published from 2020 on, large print, foreign language books
Type of Books Not Accepted: Readers Digest, textbooks pre-2020, encyclopedias, dictionaries, magazines from over a year ago
Website: Henderson Libraries
How to Donate
Henderson Libraries accept donations at the above four branches in the Las Vegas Valley. Books are sold at Friends book sales to raise funds for the library, as well as the Library Foundation.
Cover image credit: A Henderson Libraries book sale
What is the phone number for ‘Donate Books Las Vegas’? No URL is indicated when I am trying to access their alleged site as directed by you. Thank You.
Hello, it seems they are no longer around. I have updated this page to reflect that. Sorry for the confusion!
702.689.3791 is the number for the Veteran operated Las Vegas free book pick up.
Added!