Book Donation Information

WCDPL is unable to accept donated materials due to the loss of local book recycling and lack of storage space at the library. 

Where can I  donate books in Wood County? The table below provides a list of Wood County organizations which will or will not accept your donations of books. It is always a good idea to call ahead in case an organization's policy has changed. Find more information on places to donate.

Organization

Accepts Books, Criteria

Contact Info

Way Public Library

They are currently accepting:

  • Hardcover and paperback books (fiction and nonfiction)
  • Children's books
  • DVD movies
  • Audiobooks on CD
  • Music CDs

They are not accepting:

  • Books in poor condition
  • Audio cassettes and VHS tapes
  • Books more than 5 years old in the following categories: encyclopedias, medical/health, textbooks, business, travel, computer, and educational/reference
101 E. Indiana Ave.
Perrysburg, OH
(419) 874-3135
Wood County Humane SocietySeasonal, Garage SaleWood County Fairgrounds
(419) 352-7339
St. Aloysius Catholic ChurchSeasonal, Rummage Sale150 S. Enterprise
Bowling Green, OH
(419) 352-4195
Goodwill Industries—Bowling Green (Retail Store)

They are currently accepting:

  • Books in good condition

They are not accepting:

  • Encyclopedias
  • Condensed books
  • Magazines
1058 N. Main St.
Bowling Green, OH
(419) 354-9726
Goodwill Industries—Perrysburg (Donation Station)

They are currently accepting:

  • Books in good condition

They are not accepting:

  • Encyclopedias
  • Condensed books
  • Magazines
26580 N. Dixie Highway
Perrysburg, OH
(419) 872-2109

Goodwill Industries—Rossford

(Donation Station)

They are currently accepting:

  • Books in good condition

They are not accepting:

  • Encyclopedias
  • Condensed books
  • Magazines
305 Superior St.
Rossford, OH
(419) 666-1280
Goodwill BookstoreThey are currently accepting book donations of any type.8167 Lewis Ave.
Temperance, MI
(734) 224-7042
577 Foundation

During the Welcome Center & Curiosity Shop open hours

Mondays: 10am to 5pm
Tuesdays: 10am to 5pm
Wednesdays, 10am to 5pm
Thursdays, 10am to 5pm
Fridays, 10am to 5pm
Saturdays, 10am to 5pm
Sundays: Closed

Donations of up to 2 boxes or bags of gently-used or like-new books (25 books maximum).

They are currently accepting:

  • Children & Young Adult Books
  • Hardback & Paperback: Fiction
  • Hardback & Paperback: Nonfiction (within 10 years)
  • Cookbooks & Gardening Books (within 10 years)
  • Travel & Technology Books (within 5 years)
  • Magazines (within 1 year)
  • Specialty Books including Oversized, Arts & Crafts, and Rare or Local Books
  • Puzzles & Games (with all pieces)
577 E. Front St.
Perrysburg, OH
(419) 874-4174
Salvation Army in NorthwoodWill accept books as long as they are in good condition. No encyclopedias, condensed books, or magazines.4405 Woodville Rd.
Northwood, OH
(419) 691-7425
Wood County Juvenile Court Center

They are currently accepting:

  • Books in good condition
  • Children’s Fiction to Young Adult Fiction
1032 S Dunbridge Rd.
Bowling Green, OH
(419) 352-3554
Ask for Rich Schmidbauer