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It\u2019s always a good idea to declutter your home and going through your personal library might also help you on your way to a cleaner and more organized home. That\u2019s especially helpful if your shelves are bursting with titles you\u2019ve already read or you simply don\u2019t need anymore. To make the most of your library cleanout, you can consider donating your books in Pittsburgh. Let us help you on the way to repurpose your books as they reach libraries, nonprofits and other organizations that could redirect your books to those who can use them.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a list of places where you can donate your books in Pittsburgh:<\/p>\n

<\/span>1. The Carnegie Library<\/span><\/h2>\n

The local public library accepts donations of books as long as they\u2019re in good condition. Donations of 10 or fewer books can be done during open hours at any library location. If donating more books \u2013 for instance, fitting in 4-10 boxes \u2013 use their contact form to inquire about your donation to help them schedule a drop-off time to make it easier for them to manage the incoming books. Be aware, boxes should not exceed 18\u201d x 16\u201d x 12\u201d and weigh a maximum of 50 pounds.<\/p>\n

There are 19 local branches throughout the city where you can donate books. You can contact the closest library to check their opening hours. The Carnegie Library organizes book sales, with proceeds used to support the library. If a rare book ends up being donated, the library might add it to its inventory.<\/p>\n

<\/span>2. The University of Pittsburgh<\/span><\/h2>\n

The University of Pittsburgh is also open to book donations, but they already own an extensive collection. Therefore, they\u2019re more selective with the books they accept, which include titles they currently don\u2019t own. Textbooks and unusual titles are always welcome. Make sure to fill out this form<\/a> to register for a dropoff.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>3. Livy\u2019s Library<\/span><\/h2>\n

Livy\u2019s Library is a Pittsburgh organization that provides children’s books in the area for free in an effort to spread literacy and foster imagination among the city\u2019s children. You can support them by donating children\u2019s books of every genre. You can use their online form if you wish to arrange a pickup from your home \u2013 it\u2019s a great way to donate to improve children\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n

<\/span>4. National Council of Jewish Women<\/span><\/h2>\n

The National Council of Jewish Women runs a year-round project meant to collect and distribute new and gently used children\u2019s books in their effort to support early literacy. You can drop off your book donations at their Squirrel Hill office. Thanks to increased donations during the pandemic \u2013 as people were probably decluttering their homes \u2013 NCJW has amassed a larger number of books than they can store. As such, donations for 2023 are paused, but they might resume in 2024.<\/p>\n

<\/span>5. The Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse<\/span><\/h2>\n

A volunteer-based center, the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse focuses on arts and crafts and it\u2019s also open to book donations. Given their specific profile, accepted donations include books about arts and crafts, DIY and also vintage books. Feel free to drop off these types of books to help support learning through creativity.<\/p>\n

<\/span>6. The Pittsburgh Prison Book Project<\/span><\/h2>\n

This is a non-profit organization that aims to ship books and other educational materials to inmates across the state of Pennsylvania. They\u2019re open to books from various genres, from atlases to trade manuals, but you can check out their Amazon wishlist<\/a> for books they need the most. The Pittsburgh Prison Book Project believes that education is part of the rehabilitation process of those incarcerated, and providing them access to books can help them on the path to improving society.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>7. Angel\u2019s Place<\/span><\/h2>\n

Angel\u2019s Place is a childcare service provider that\u2019s open to accepting book donations as well. They\u2019re looking for books targeting children from birth to age five. Books must be in good condition, with no missing pages. They offer a support program for parents and families, including offering them educational resources such as children\u2019s books.<\/p>\n

<\/span>8. The Children\u2019s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Children\u2019s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center has several programs helping families and their children. They accept donations of various items, including books. Since they will reach infants and young children, books should be new or gently used and from a smoke-free\/pet-free home. They accept board books for babies and toddlers, books that play music and books on CD.<\/p>\n

<\/span>9. Goodwill or other thrift stores<\/span><\/h2>\n

Pittsburgh has plenty of thrift stores<\/a>, whether it\u2019s a Goodwill store, Salvation Army or a local one. Call in advance to check what their drop-off policy is if you\u2019re planning on donating books at any of the locations.<\/p>\n

<\/span>10. Better World Books<\/span><\/h2>\n

You can also donate your books to \u201cBetter World Books,\u201d a bookseller that collects and sells books online. Proceeds benefit literacy organizations that aim to change lives by educating children, helping families, building schools and donating books to libraries. You can donate at the local drop box. They have a capacity of about 800 books, but they do tend to fill up quickly. If you have a lot of books, make sure to plan accordingly.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>When book storage is a good idea<\/span><\/h2>\n

Purging your library and donating the books that no longer fit your home is a good idea most of the time. But there are other instances when you\u2019re not ready to permanently let go of your books, even if there\u2019s not much room for them at home anymore. If you have books that bear personal or sentimental value, or perhaps they are rare editions, storing them makes more sense. Additionally, you may own book collections that you\u2019re planning to gift to the next generation. That\u2019s another case when turning to storage away from home might be worthwhile. A storage unit<\/a> is a great place to hold your prized books until you\u2019re ready to gift them to your children. Lastly, some books might see their value increase in time, so turning to storage may well be worth the investment.<\/p>\n

The good news is that the service is relatively inexpensive, with a Pittsburgh storage uni<\/a>t renting for $134\/month. You might also want to consider getting a climate-controlled unit in Pittsburgh<\/a>, which is ideal for ensuring that books don\u2019t get damaged while they are in storage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s always a good idea to declutter your home and going through your personal library might also help you on your way to a cleaner and more organized home. That\u2019s especially helpful if your shelves are bursting with titles you\u2019ve already read or you simply don\u2019t need anymore. To make the most of your library cleanout, you can consider donating your books in Pittsburgh. Let us help you on the way to repurpose your books as they reach libraries, nonprofits and other organizations that could redirect your books to those who can use them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":171,"featured_media":14788,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14787","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-smart-living","category-lifestyle"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n10 Places Where You Can Donate Books In Pittsburgh, PA - StorageCafe Blog - Your Go-to Source for All Things Self Storage<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Living in Pittsburgh and not sure what to do with the extra books in your library? 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