Book Donation Across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley
We accept book donations throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. Whether you’re clearing off a shelf at home or looking to pass on reading materials from a classroom or office, we make donating simple. You can schedule a free pickup, drop off books at one of our public donation bins, or visit a Value Village location. The funds generated from your donations help us run mentorship programs for youth aged seven to seventeen.
Find a Book Donation Bin in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley
We gratefully accept gently used books in clean, readable condition at donation bins across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. This includes novels, nonfiction, cookbooks, textbooks, and children's books. Please do not donate books that are mouldy, water-damaged, missing covers, or heavily marked. Some bins are designated for books only, while others accept books, clothing, and household items. To confirm what’s accepted and where, visit our Accepted Items page or check the bin details on our Donation Bin Map.
What Kinds of Books Can You Donate?
We gratefully accept gently used books in good condition. This includes fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, cookbooks, and textbooks. Please avoid donating books with water damage, mould, missing covers, or excessive markings. For full guidelines, visit our Accepted Items page. If you’re using a bin or drop-off location, be sure your books meet the condition requirements listed.
Where to Donate Books
There are three main ways to donate books:
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Schedule a free pickup at your home using our booking page.
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Drop off at donation bins, some of which are book-only and others that accept books, clothing, and small household goods.
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Bring donations to any Value Village location across the Lower Mainland.
To find a donation bin near you, use our Donation Bin Map.
If you're unsure whether a bin accepts books only or a mix of items, check the signage on the bin or refer to the bin map for more details.
How to Prepare Your Book Donations
Books should be placed in bags or small boxes that are easy to lift. Make sure they’re dry, clean, and free of mildew or major damage. If you’re scheduling a pickup, label your bags clearly and leave them in the spot you specified when booking. For drop-offs, please avoid leaving loose books outside the bin. For tips, visit our How to Prepare Your Donations page.
What Happens to Donated Books?
Book donations are sold through our partners, including Value Village, with proceeds going directly toward funding our programs. These donations help us provide mentorship opportunities for children across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Your used books help fund real support for youth who benefit from strong, stable relationships with caring adult mentors.
Why Book Donations Matter
Book donations do more than reduce clutter — they generate revenue that supports mentorship for youth throughout our service region. Our donation program covers over sixty percent of the funding needed to operate these services. When you donate books, you help us expand access to mentorship and make our programs available to more families. Every bag of books contributes to a stronger community.
Frequently Asked Questions About Book Donation
Where can I donate books near me?
You can donate books through a scheduled home pickup, public donation bin, or by dropping them off at a Value Village location in the Lower Mainland.
Do all donation bins accept books?
Some bins are for books only, while others accept books, clothing, and small household items. Use the Donation Bin Map to check which bin accepts what.
What condition should my books be in?
Books should be clean, dry, and free from water damage or mould. Please do not donate books that are missing covers or have excessive markings.
Can I donate magazines or encyclopedias?
We cannot accept encyclopedias, old magazines, or damaged paperbacks. For accepted items, refer to our Accepted Items page.
How should I pack my book donations?
Pack books in sealed bags or sturdy boxes that are easy to lift. If you’re booking a pickup, label your donation and place it where our team can access it.