Lindenhurst Memorial Library is not currently accepting used books or media materials. We have compiled a list of organizations that do accept used books, and be sure to keep an eye on our newsletter for any upcoming Friends of the Library book sales!
Non Profits
Better World Books
Books accepted: Any
Follow this link to find a drop-off location near you.
Book Fairies
Books accepted: all age books in good condition, from baby through adult, published in the last 20 years. They will also accept college-level textbooks published within the past 10 years. They do not accept encyclopedias, magazines, CDs, DVDs, or faith-based books.
Drop off books in the bin behind the building at:
70 North Main Street
Freeport, New York 11520
For quantities greater than 25 books, an appointment is required. Find out more information about donating to Book Fairies here.
Books for Africa
Books accepted: Books for children, books for adults that are less than fifteen years old, and some educational textbooks. Books for Africa has a full list of what is and is not accepted on their website.
Mail books directly to:
Books for Africa Warehouse - Georgia
1491 Cobb Industrial Drive, Building B, Marietta, GA 30066
After mailing your books, be sure to email bfa@booksforafrica.org to receive an acknowledgment for your tax records.
Thrift Stores
The following thrift stores accept donations of used books.
The Salvation Army
227 Little E Neck Rd, West Babylon
AMVets
1179 Sunrise Hwy, Copiague
Little Free Libraries
There are a number of Little Free Libraries around town where you can donate gently used books in small quantities. Find a list of locations on our Friends of the Library page.