America's Nationwide Community Book-Sharing Network
Free Books for Your Organization
Request free books for your organization. Our network of local Pick-Up Partners collects donated books from families and can share them with schools, libraries, literacy programs, and more.
Who Can Request Books?
These are some of the organizations we've helped. Have a different need? We'd love to hear from you!
Schools
K-12 public and private schools looking to build classroom or library collections.
Libraries
Public, school, and community libraries seeking to expand their available resources.
Little Free Libraries
Community book-sharing boxes and neighborhood library stewards keeping shelves stocked.
Homeschool Families
Homeschooling families and co-ops building curriculum and reading collections.
Literacy Programs
Tutoring centers, reading programs, and educational initiatives promoting literacy.
Nonprofits
Community organizations, shelters, and charities serving those in need of reading materials.
Something Else?
Have a different need? We'd love to hear from you! Submit a request and tell us about your organization.
Let Us Be Straight With You
Where Do These Books Come From?
Families in your community gave their books through us. They scheduled a pickup, and a local family business (what we call a Pick-Up Partner) came to their door and collected them for free. Partners resell what they can to support their families and businesses. But they end up with more books than they can sell.
Why Would Partners Give Books Away?
Because they want to. They care about literacy. They care about their communities. The families who gave to them trusted their books would find good homes. Giving to organizations like yours honors that trust. Plus, their warehouses fill up fast, and they need the space.
"There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving."
— A teacher from ancient times, quoted in the world's best-selling book
The Cycle of Giving
Families give books → Partners collect them → Partners give to you → You share with your community. Everyone gives. Everyone benefits. That's the cycle.
Partners who give through this program earn Top Giver badges and premium placement in The Network. We don't force giving — we celebrate it.
See What Partners See
Complete transparency. No secrets. Here's exactly what appears in a Partner's dashboard when your request comes through.
Partner Dashboard: Give ME Books Tab
When you submit a request, it appears here for Partners in your area. They see your organization name, location, and what you need. Partners can express interest, and once claimed, you'll both receive each other's contact information to coordinate directly.
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How Matching Works
1. Your request goes out: When you submit, Partners within your ZIP code and a 100-mile radius are notified.
2. A Partner claims it: The first Partner to claim your request gets connected with you directly.
3. You coordinate together: No middleman. You work out the details, whether that's delivery, pickup, or something else.
4. Confirm the count: After receiving books, we'll ask you to confirm how many you received. This helps Partners earn recognition in The Network.
Your Complete Request Journey
From request to books in hand. Here's exactly what to expect. No surprises.
Submit Your Request
Fill out the form with your organization details and book needs. Tell us who you are and how books will help your community.
Partners Get Notified
Your request is sent to all Pick-Up Partners serving your ZIP code. Partners within 100 miles can also see your request and choose to help.
Partner Claims Your Request
A local Partner with available books volunteers to help. By claiming your request, they're committing to connect with you.
Partners earn Top Giver badgesContact Info Exchanged
Once a Partner claims your request, both of you receive each other's contact information to connect directly.
No middleman neededCoordinate the Exchange
Work together to arrange delivery or pickup, whatever works best for both of you.
Partner Confirms Completion
The Partner marks the exchange complete. This earns them credit toward Top Giver badges and higher placement in The Network.
Incentivizing generosityRequester Verifies
Confirm the book count with a quick click. This ensures accurate recognition for Partners who go above and beyond.
The Cycle of Giving
Books came from families in the community. The Partner picked them up, provided for their business, and shared with you. Now these books will help your students, patrons, or community, continuing the cycle.
"One gives generously and ends up with more. The generous person will prosper, and whoever refreshes others will himself be refreshed."
— Ancient proverbs from the world's best-selling book
Why Request Through Us?
Our community book sharing program makes it easy to get the reading materials you need.
Completely Free
No costs, no fees, no strings attached. Books are given by local families and shared freely.
Fresh Inventory
Our Partners regularly collect books from families who are decluttering, ensuring a steady supply.
All Reading Levels
From picture books to chapter books to adult novels, Partners can match books to your audience's needs.
Community Support
Connect with local Pick-Up Partners and collectors who genuinely want to help literacy programs.
Request Free Books
Fill out the form below and we'll notify partners in your area who may be able to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We've got answers.
Help Us Grow the Network
Every share helps connect a book with someone who needs it. Help us build a nationwide community of Book-Sharing.