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Best place to donate books

Discussion in 'Broadlands Community Issues' started by docsaba, Aug 21, 2009.

  1. docsaba

    docsaba New Member

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    I have way too many books and it is time to clean house. Any thoughts on the best place to donate? And for some energetic person - a Broadlands book exchange would be pretty cool......thanks!
     
    docsaba, Aug 21, 2009
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  2. Ozgood

    Ozgood Not a space alien

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    My house!

    If they are history books. :)

    I would like to suggest you contact the Loudoun Literacy Council. http://www.loudounliteracy.org/

    They may want them or can probably tell you who would.
     
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  3. bailey

    bailey New Member

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    If you don't mind driving to DC or shipping your books, Books for America is a great organization and you can deduct your donation on your taxes:

    http://www.booksforamerica.org/
     
    bailey, Aug 21, 2009
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  4. redon1

    redon1 aka Aphioni

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    Centreville has a wonderful thrift shop with a robust book section. I work directly across the street from i so i take books there often.i buy them there too- 50 cents or 3 for $1... LOVE IT.

    corner of 29 and 28 in the plaza with 5 guys.
     
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  5. PDILLM

    PDILLM Well-Known Member

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    For the books I donate, I give to the Loudoun library for their annual (biannual??) sale which raises funds for the library.

    I ALWAYS try to sell them first on Amazon and usually get a pretty good price. Downside is the shipping gets old after awhile.......
     
    PDILLM, Aug 21, 2009
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  6. EVElisa

    EVElisa New Member

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    Hope's Treasure on Ashburn Rd. takes books as donations and you will receive a tax receipt for them too.
    Also, you could freecycle them on www.freecycle.org There is an Ashurn group and I give books away through freecycle alot.
     
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    exbubba New Member

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    Why not the LC Public Library?
     
    exbubba, Aug 22, 2009
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  8. mikebnllnb

    mikebnllnb Active Member

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    If you're up to it there is a McKay's used books in Manassas. We take all our books there every 2 months and receive about $150.00+ in credit.
     
    mikebnllnb, Aug 27, 2009
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    soccerdudes New Member

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    A great place to donate is the Purcellville Thrift Shop which benefits Blue Ridge Hospice. They are located at 151 W. Main Street in Purcellville. Phone: 540-751-1680.
     
    soccerdudes, Aug 28, 2009
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    suburbandaddy New Member

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    You can also try the Christian Fellowship Church near the Ashburn post office in Beaumeade Corp Park. The drop off area is around the back next to the thrift shop.
     
    suburbandaddy, Sep 2, 2009
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