Your donations of books and other media support some of our most important fundraising activities and programs at the Vancouver Public Library. We regularly accept gently-used books at book’mark, where they can be re-purposed for use in library reading programs or sold to community members for as little as $2. By finding new homes for previously loved books, thousands of items stay out of landfills.
Explore our current selection of used books in action at book’mark! 
We accept donations for the following items in gently-used condition and/or playable condition:
We do not accept the following items:
Throughout the year, we accept small donations at book’mark, the Library Store. If you have up to three boxes of books, you can bring them directly to the store.
Donations can be stored in reusable boxes or bags, which can be returned by your request. We recommend banker boxes or liquor storage boxes (can be acquired at your local liquor store for free). Please check that any donations that have been stored for long periods of time are in good condition and are pest-free. Avoid packaging donations in plastic bags, as they will not be accepted.
Used book and media donations can be dropped off at book’mark, located in the Central branch of the Vancouver Public Library. Please do not leave donations at any other library locations, as they will not be picked up by Friends of the VPL.
During the annual used book drive, an alternative location will be provided. Please check our social media channels for more information on where to drop off your donations — thank you!
For any questions on donations, please contact us.
Your donation to the Vancouver Public Library helps fund special programs organized by Friends of the VPL, library collections and grows the love of reading within the Vancouver community. Thank you!