How to Donate Used Books in Orange County, California
Donating books in Orange County, California is possible though charities, schools and individual businesses. There are several reasons you may decide to donate your used books. For instance, it allows you to share reading with others, clean out your bookshelves and possibly take a tax deduction. Often, entities in Orange County accept used books and recycle or resell them.
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Instructions
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Take your used books to the Orange County library at:
101 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32801
Generally, the library holds book sales and uses the money to support services and programs it offers.
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Contact local colleges, such as Orange Coast College. This college has a children's book fair each year and accepts donations. The California Colleges website lists more than 50 colleges in Orange County. Determine which ones are close and contact their library.
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Call or visit local schools in Orange County. The Orange Unified School District website offers a list of elementary schools, middle schools and high schools in Orange County.
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Contact the Orange County Chamber of Commerce by calling 714-538-3581. Request a list of used bookstores in your area. Call the bookstores and ask if they accept donations.
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Tips & Warnings
If you donate your books to a non-profit institution, get a receipt for tax purposes.
Donate books based on content. For instance, an elementary school generally accepts books written for children.
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