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Book Donations
Support Our Project with Book Donations
Our work relies on generous book donations to continue. We are always in need of quality used books, and as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your donation is tax-deductible. We welcome donations of new or gently used books from individuals, publishers, and booksellers.
Drop off Donated Books
Donate Books to the Claremont Forum Bookshop
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Location:
Claremont Forum Bookshop
586 W. 1st St., Claremont, CA 91711
(Located on the first floor inside the Packing House)
After-Hours Donation Drop-Off:
For your convenience, donations can be dropped off in the underground parking at the Packing House. The basement parking garage is accessible from 1st Street and Cornell Ave.
586 W. 1st St., Claremont, CA
Donation Guidelines:
We accept small donations inside the store during our business hours. For larger donations (more than one box of books), please leave them outside our basement storage facility. Feel free to call us if you need assistance or further details.
Need Assistance with Your Donation?
We offer dollies and are happy to help you unload your car. Simply call us at (909) 626-3066 before your arrival, and we’ll be ready to assist you.
Request a Donation Receipt:
If you need a receipt, please don’t hesitate to ask. Forgot to request one? No problem! Email us at info@claremontforum.org, and we’ll send it to you promptly.
Books We Need
We’re always looking for a variety of books to support our project. Please ensure all donations are bagged or boxed.
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Fiction & Nonfiction Categories
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Spanish-Language Books: Fiction and nonfiction
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LGBTQ+ Affirming Books: Both fiction and nonfiction
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African American & Native American Fiction
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Memoirs: Current celebrities and important public figures
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New or Gently Used Fiction: Especially titles published within the last 10 years
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Manga & Comics
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Westerns
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Science Fiction & Fantasy
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Books in Other Languages
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Spanish or Southeast Asian Languages
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Language Dictionaries & Grammar Books: Especially Spanish and ASL
Crafts & Hobbies
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Art Books of Any Kind
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Coffee Table Books
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Crafts: Crocheting, knitting, and more
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Games & Sports
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Coloring Books
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Puzzle Books: Crossword puzzles, word searches, Sudoku
Educational & Trade Skills
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Trade Skills: Auto mechanics, electrical work, CDL licensing, carpentry, etc.
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Self-Help
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Books on Sexual Abuse, Trauma, & Addiction
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Reference Books: Paperback almanacs, dictionaries, thesauri, atlases
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Books We Cannot Accept
To maintain the quality and relevance of our program, we cannot accept the following types of books or materials:
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Damaged Books: Broken bindings, missing pages, soiled, musty, moldy, or books with excessive writing
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Propaganda: Religious or political books and pamphlets
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Hate Speech: Books promoting racist, violent, misogynistic, or homophobic ideologies
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Mass-Market Romance & Mystery: (e.g., Harlequin Romances)
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Outdated Materials: Computer or science books that are no longer relevant (e.g., “Someday, man will walk on the moon!” or “Getting Started with a Radio Shack TRS-80”)
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Encyclopedias
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Magazines: We only accept National Geographic
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Books on Cassette
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VHS Tapes
Other Donation Options
The Prison Library Project is always grateful for book donations! We are honored by the generosity of our community, and we could not do our work without your support. Occasionally, our staff is trying to keep up with processing donations and may ask you to delay your donation for a week or two. If you have very large donations, older books, or donations that are primarily hardcover, consider donating to other organizations.
Here are some other places where you can donate your books locally. We recommend you call first before bringing your books into any location.
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Friends of the Claremont Library
208 Harvard Ave, Claremont, CA, 91711
(909) 621-4902
Friends of the Upland Library
460 N. Euclid Avenue, Upland, CA 91786
(909) 931-4100
Economy Shop
325 1st Street, Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 626-7334
ACTS Thrift Store
232 East Foothill Blvd. Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 491-3199
Goodwill Southern California Boutique & Donation Center
1760 W. Foothill Blvd., Upland, CA 91786
(909) 204-4462
Upland Discovery Shop
1236 West Foothill Blvd., Upland, CA 91786
(909) 981-7466
510 Books & Media
Book & Media Pick-Up Service Available
748 E Bonita Ave, Suite 205, Pomona, CA,
(626) 400-9294
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Assistance League of the Foothill Communities Thrift Shop
8555 Archibald Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 484-7853
Anthesis Thrift Store
4669 Holt Blvd, Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 399-5601
Freecycle
Freecycle.org
Give your friends and neighbors a chance to take your books.
Cal State San Bernardino
5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, Ca 92407
(909) 537-5090
**We recommend you call first before bringing your books into any location.**
Have just a few books to donate? Check out the Little Free Libraries around town! Littlefreelibrary.org