Tuesday, February 07, 2023

Giving Away Your Books

 

Book Collections Weigh Heavy on Clark County Baby Boomers.

Readers pare down, decide what to take into next chapter of their lives.

Article in the Vancouver Columbian Newspaper, WA, 2/5/2023.  This article briefly describes why seniors are weeding their book collections.


  • "Sale/trade

Books must be in top condition if you intend to sell or trade them.

Vintage Books, 6613 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, 360-694-9519

Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland, 800-878-7323

Zephyr Used & Rare Books, 360-695-7767

  • Donate

Books cannot be damaged. Call to arrange to drop-offs of large quantities.

Birdhouse Books, 1001 Main St., Vancouver; 360-602-1098; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday

Literary Leftovers, 813 W. Main St., Suite 105, Battle Ground; 360-342-8268; open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday

Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation, 1007 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; 360-906-4700; accepts book donations 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; does not take encyclopedias or textbooks. (Friends of the Library groups associated with various branches also accept book donations in smaller quantities.)

Northwest Children’s Outreach, 6615 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; 503-828-1472; accepts books in good condition that are suitable for babies through teens; open 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday and Friday

Goodwill, various locations

Little Free Libraries, various locations

Bookseller of Bakau, online used-book seller, 360-904-7367

  • Recycle

According to Clark County’s Recycling A-Z guide, hardcover books cannot be recycled. First, remove the cover and discard it in the garbage. Then the paper inserts can be recycled. Paperback books can go in your blue recycling cart."






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