Used Books - Where to Donate

Site: Oakville

Record #: OAK2248
Last Full Update: 08 Nov 2023

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

This listing summarizes agencies serving Oakville which take books in good condition

  • encyclopedias, magazines, National Geographic, or textbooks are not accepted at any location unless noted in description

Pick-Up

Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy

  • accepts limited books
  • request a pickup online or call 1-888-238-6327

Second Life Books

  • offers a free pickup service for any type of books regardless of their age
  • pickup is available throughout the Greater Toronto area including Halton Region and can be booked online 

Drop-off

Friends of the Oakville Public Library

  • 905-815-2042
  • accepts books, CDs, DVDs at the Central library only during branch open hours
  • no textbooks, technical books, encyclopedias, magazines or National Geographic
  • for more information on acceptable donations, visit the website

Amity Goodwill

Textbooks for Change

  • accepts university and college textbooks published in the last 15 years
  • drop off at the Goodwill Value Centre on Speers Road in Oakville, separate them from other donated items and deposit in box
  • drop box also located at Sheridan College Library
  • no magazines, National Geographic or encyclopedias

Animal Aid Foundation

  • accepts new and gently used books, CDs, DVDs, LPs, sheet music, rare books, comic books
  • call 289-814-3048 to get the Oakville address and arrange a time for the drop off

The Canadian School Book Exchange

  • accepts textbooks, library books, encyclopedias and magazines  
  • textbooks that are still on the Canadian curriculum will be repaired, and remaining books will be recycled
  • proceeds from recycling will be donated to reputable charitable organizations

IODE Opportunity Shop

  • will accept small quantities
  • no academic or technical books
  • call ahead to verify what they can accept 

Little Free Library

  • for locations and contact information see World Map on website
  • “take a book, return a book” free book exchange
  • accepts hardcover and paperbacks in good condition

Oakville & Milton Humane Society, Barkin' Bin Thrift Store

  • accepts limited books

Salvation Army Thrift Store

  • accepts books

Salvation Army Regional Distribution and Recycling Centre

  • no magazines, text or technical books

To recycle, place books in your Blue Box

Hours

Vary by location

Areas Served Oakville
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

Contact specific organization for information

Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Physical Access Unknown - varies by location

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Community Programs ; Topic Guides
HCSD Sub Heading Donation Drop-off/Pick-up ; Special Topics
Service Categories Donation Drop Off Points ; Leisure Equipment/Supplies Donation Programs ; Thrift Shops

Agency Overview

Locations for this Service