Book Donation Guidelines
Book Donation Guidelines
The right books make a real difference.
At Access Books, donated books help build classroom libraries students use every day.
When books meet current school needs, we can place them quickly—right where they’ll be read.
Quick Check (Before You Donate)
If your books meet all four of these, you’re good to go:
- Children’s books for grades K–8
- Clean and intact (no stains, tears, or water damage)
- Current, engaging titles kids want to read
- Books you’d feel good gifting to a child
Books We’re Happy to Accept
We welcome new and gently used children’sbooks that are:
- Appropriate for grades K–5
- Clean, readable, and in good condition
- Inclusive and reflective of today’s students
- High-interest picture books and early chapter books
These books are sorted, and placed with care—so they reach the right readers at the right time.
Books We’re Unable to Accept
Because storage space and sorting capacity are limited, we’re not able to accept:
- Damaged, torn, stained, or water-marked books
- Books with missing pages or broken spines
- Adult books or textbooks
- Encyclopedias, reference books, or workbooks
- Outdated materials
- Magazines, toys, or games
Declining these items helps us focus resources where they matter most: on students and reading.
Why These Guidelines Matter
Schools rely on Access Books for collections that are ready to use right away.
Following these guidelines helps us:
- Place books faster
- Reduce sorting and storage delays
- Respect school space and educator time
- Ensure donated books truly support reading
Thoughtful donations make a direct difference.
Planning a Book Drive?
If you’re collecting books for a school, temple, mitzvah project, or community group, please review these guidelines before you begin.
We’re happy to help you:
- Confirm age ranges and book types
- Answer questions about condition or volume
- Coordinate next steps