Your Books Change Lives
What to Donate
Gently used books - no broken spines, missing pages, highlighting/notes on pages or damaged/yellowed books please!
Books only - we can NOT accept magazines, CDs, DVDs, video games, or audiobooks
Not all books - we can NOT accept text books, reference books, encyclopedias, or outdated computer books
Questions? Call 843-647-1289
Book Donation Process
DONATE BOOKS
at our Citadel Mall location
Donation process:
Donation hours are Monday-Friday 10am-2pm & Saturday 11:00:m-4:00pm
Small donations (1-2 bags/boxes) can be left in the donation bin located at the front of the store
Large donations - Please come to Receiving Area C (back of the Citadel Mall between Belk and Target)
-Upon arrival please call 843-647-1289 for volunteer assistance
Please do not leave book donations unattended in any area of the Citadel Mall (other than the donation bin)- this is a Fire Code violation, poses a safety risk and could result in fines/penalties against Charleston Friends of the Library
Large (3+ boxes) require an appointment. See instructions.
Not all library branches can accept book donations. Please contact your branch to see if you can donate there.
Ask for a receipt from our store if you will claim a tax deduction for your book donation.
SMALL DONATIONS
-less than 3 boxes of books
Bring 1-3 boxes of books directly to our store in the Citadel Mall, Mon - Fri from 10 am to 2 pm & Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm
Outside of these hours, please drop off books in the small Donation Bin at the front of the store.
LARGE DONATIONS
-more than 3 boxes of books
Large donations must be scheduled so a volunteer is available to receive them.
Call 843-647-1289 or email director@charlestonlibraryfriends.org to schedule your large book donation
Large donations are ONLY accepted at our back entrance at Receiving Area C. Upon arrival at your scheduled time, call 843-647-1289 for volunteer assistance.
Please DO NOT leave items outside.
