International Book Project takes donated books Monday through Friday from 10am to 4pm.
- For 3 or less medium sized boxes, you are welcome to stop by anytime between 10am and 4pm.
- For 3 or more boxes, please call for an appointment 859-254-6771.
The guidelines below detail the types of donated books we can and cannot use.
Condition
All donated books must be in excellent condition. Please bear in mind that the books we ship are going to communities that will need many years of service from the books we donate. Please do not donate books that have:
- Cracked or broken bindings
- Water damage
- Mold, mildew, or a strong musty odor
- Torn or missing pages
- Yellowed pages
- Excessive underlining or highlighting
Types of books we ACCEPT
- Children’s library books (picture books, chapter books-fiction/non-fiction) MOST NEEDED K – 8th
- English / Grammar texts (K-University)
- Science texts (K-University)
- Math texts (K-University)
- Medical texts (including academic journals)
- Vocational books (plumbing, carpentry, etc.)
- Fiction and Non-fiction books for adults
- Reference books (Dictionaries, Encyclopedias newer than 2000, and Thesauruses)
- Books in Spanish (fiction and non-fiction only; we cannot accept books about learning Spanish)
Due to the nature of our work, we can NOT accept
- Outdated Text, Reference, or Encyclopedias before 2000
- Religious/Evangelical or Political Books
- Magazines or Reader’s Digest
- Workbooks/Diaries (books that are meant to be written in)
- Self-help Books (How to Lose 100 Pounds, Get Rich in the Stock Market, Learn Yoga)
- Cookbooks
- Gardening Books
- Travel Books
International Book Project curates book shipments based on partners’ specific requests and the above guidelines are specific to those requests. If you have questions about a potential donation, please feel free to contact us at 859-254-6771.
