Book Drop-off– Updated February 26th- 2025
As of April-2020, we started a drop-off system. Drop-Off times are during store hours.
- We ask that you limit the books brought in to 1-2 smaller bags or 1 large bag at a time (what you can carry into the store in one trip).
- Once you enter the store there is a table with a sign-in sheet in front of you.
- Put your name, phone number, and email on the tags provided, place one in each bag(s), and then place your bag(s) under the table. There is a staff member at the table during certain times to help with the signing-in process. If there is no staff there and you need assistance please go to the counter on the other side. Sue, Amy, or Erin will be happy to help you as soon as they have a moment.
- We are usually able to get through your books within 24-48 hours and we will contact you by e-mail or phone and let you know what we were able to take for cash. We no longer offer book credits. We prefer to pay cash for any books we can use.
- We look for fairly new, current books (published within the last 5-8 years) (excluding westerns)
- We do not take books that we currently have too many copies of or that no longer sell as well.
- Please indicate whether we can donate any books we can’t take or you will be picking up. If you are unsure, please indicate ‘Will Pick Up’ or ‘NO’ on sign-in sheet.
- If you choose to pick up any returns we ask that you are able to do so within 48 hrs after we contact you as we just don’t have the space to store them.
- If you indicate ‘YES’ we can donate please know your books are sorted and stamped for donations to Little Free Libraries and local thrift shops almost immediately. They are mixed in with other donations as well. We may not be able to retrieve them if you have a change of heart about donating.
- Generally speaking, we pay $0.50-$5.00 depending on age, format, condition and demand.
- We do our best to get back to you about your books within 24-48 hrs. depending on how backed up we are on any given day.
- Please let Staff know if you have any special requests regarding the books you are dropping off.
The type of books we are looking for:
- We are always looking for fairly new current books, and books of interest. i.e. Bestsellers and Local Interest… So what you see in Costco or Indigo right now.
- They need to be free of rips, stains, cracked spines, water damage, mustiness, mildew, or any bad odors, writing, & highlighting.
- Please understand we do not take all books. For hardcover books, we only take what may sell or titles that are in demand. Generally speaking, once a fiction book is out in paperback the hardcover will no longer sell. There are always some authors that will sell in Hardcover.
- We do not take textbooks, magazines, encyclopedias, reference books, or Library Discards.
Attention Classroom & Home School Teachers:
Looking for books to fill out your classroom library??? We give teachers 10% off their classroom purchases of under $50,
- 15% off their classroom purchases of over $50 to $75,
- 20% off their classroom purchases of $75-$100 and
- 25% off their classroom purchases of over $100-
***All purchases are before taxes. ID must be presented. Cannot be combined with book credits or any other deals or sales. Excludes new books.
Meeting Space
If you are looking for a meeting place for your small group of 10 people or less, such as your book club group, we have a space. We do charge a small $25 set-up and take-down fee for a 2 hour meeting, but should your group spend that or more in our store, the fee is waived.
Shipping:
We do ship books.
- Postal code is required to get an accurate shipping estimate from Canada Post.
- Tracking number & receipt will be e-mailed to you once mailed.
We accept debit, credit (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), E-Transfers, and cash
*Books make great gifts. Stumped on what to buy them??? We sell Gift Certificates. Our Gift Certificates can be made out for any amount. They can even be e-mailed and paid by e-transfer or Credit Card by phone.
