Donate Books / Shop Used Titles
Secondhand books can support York Public Library!
Used books in good condition can support the Library. Some titles can be added to our circulating collection, while others can be made available in “The Book Nook,” our used book corner located to the left of the Main Circulation Desk in the Upper Level. This work is supported in part by volunteers. All proceeds from The Book Nook support the York Public Library Association, the nonprofit that owns the Library and protects its future. We appreciate your support!
If you have books to donate, please review the following guidelines. Questions? Please contact us at 207-363-2818 or info@yorkpubliclibrary.org to get in touch with someone who can give you more detailed information.
Thank you for supporting York Public Library!
Book Donation Guidelines
We can only accept new and used books that are clean and in good condition, as determined by a volunteer or library staff member. We kindly ask that you: limit donations to only one bag or box per week; do not leave donations outside, in the lobby, or in the book drop; take with you any items that are not accepted for donation.
If you have books that do not meet the criteria below, please donate to Goodwill or other thrift store. If you have damaged books, tear off and discard the covers, and recycle the pages.
✅ We WILL accept:
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- Fiction & Children’s Books (2015 – Present)
- Non-fiction (2020 – Present)
- Classics and Rare books in excellent condition
- Books must be new or in good condition, as determined by a volunteer or library staff member.
⛔ We CANNOT accept:
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- Fiction books published more than 20 years ago
- Nonfiction books published more than 10 years ago
- Textbooks
- Encyclopedias
- Magazines
- DVDs
- Audiobooks
- Damaged, dirty, or moldy items.