[Lincolnparkdc] Disposing of (Many) Old Books

[Jan Day]

I disposed of ~2000 books from my parents' library across the 50+ little
free libraries that cover the Hill.  If you need help with your book
disposal project let me know. I am happy to help because I suspect if you
try to get rid of your books through used bookshops or the library they
will just be tossed.

Jan

jpostonday at gmail.com

On Thu, May 25, 2023 at 4:19 PM James L Bullock <lamerloque at gmail.com>
wrote:

> The used book shop at Eastern Mkt will take titles that are resell-able,
> and even pay a little bit. Otherwise donate to any DC public library- they
> generally hold for their periodic culling sales and use the proceeds to
> support library programs. After that, unfortunately, unsold books get
> pulped. There’s also the option of giving to the Salvation Army or a
> retirement home. If you have special sub-collections, there are other
> options. I gave my naval history and navigation books e.g. to a local NROTC
> unit and my Russian language books to a college student majoring in
> Russian. Good luck- I feel your pain!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 25, 2023, at 4:08 PM, Zach Williams <zmw19 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> 
> Any suggestions on where to dispose of old (but still readable) books?  I
> don't even know if used bookstores take them anymore.  I don't need to get
> paid for any of the books.  The bibliophile in my just can't stand to put a
> bunch of books in the trash (or even the recycling).
>
> I am aware of the neat little free library stands posted on various
> streets, and I can put a few in those libraries, but I have more books I
> need to get rid of than those libraries can hold.
>
> --ZW
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Jan Poston Day
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