Used book donations: Morris County, New Jersey

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What to do with used books?

Morris County Library
MCL accepts small quantities of used books in good condition. Please, no old textbooks or encyclopedia sets. Call 973-285-6930 for donation guidelines.

Local organizations
Schools, non-profits, libraries, senior centers and nursing homes may also accept book donations. Contact MCL Reference 973-285-6969 for organizations in your area.

Bargain Box Thrift Shop, 973-267-1334 (Morristown)...sponsored by the Morristown Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Donations are accepted only on certain days. Call for information.
Greystone Park Association, 973-889-0170 (Greystone Park)...Tuesdays & Thursdays,10AM-3PM, call ahead for instructions.
St. Clare's Bargain Barn, 973-625-6093 (Denville)...Tuesdays & Saturdays

National programs
Books for Soldiers...send your paperbacks to soldiers
Books through Bars...accepts textbooks
Seamen's Church Institute(Newark NJ) 973-589-5828...accepts old magazines (including National Geographic)& paperbacks.

Rare & valuable books
If you think your books fall into this category you can check values with online book dealers (Alibris, Used Book Central, AbeBooks, or EBay). Antiquarian book sellers offer a national database to identify firms that deal in special fields and/or estate sales.

Antiquarian book sellers in Morris County
Chatham Bookseller, 8 Greenvillage Rd., Madison, 973-822-1361
Old Book Shop, 4 John St., Morristown, 973-538-1210
John P. La Criox, 179 Washington St., Morristown, 973-267-3115

Where to donate cars, cell phones, clothing & computers

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