DONATE BOOKS

The Book Bank is pleased to accept (almost) any books for children ages 0 to 18 that are in gently used or new condition

BOOK DONATION GUIDELINES

If you would give the book as a gift to a child that you know, then we’re happy to give it to a child that we know!

Generally, books that were printed in this millennium are acceptable.

BOOKS WE NEED THE MOST

Books with Diverse Characters: Stories, reflecting our community 

Baby Books & Board Books (eg: Eric Carle, Sandra Boynton, flap-books)

Preschooler Books (eg: ABCs, counting, simple stories)

Non-fiction: Dinosaurs, animals, nature, space, Egypt, Cars, soccer, basketball

Popular Titles: Harry Potter, Dog Man, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Captain Underpants 

Graphic Novels & Manga:
All ages

PLEASE DO NOT BRING:

  • Textbooks ❌

  • Encyclopedias ❌

  • Workbooks ❌

  • Damaged Books ❌

  • Library Books ❌

  • Self-published Books ❌

PLEASE DO NOT BRING BOOKS WITH:

Water damage ❌

Yellowing ❌

Tears ❌

WHERE TO DONATE

The Book Bank is only able to accept books at our warehouse (shipping bay beside 334 Bleecker St. – see map) and at our Morningside location (more info below) on the dates and times shown.

Please do not bring book donations to our storefront at 585 Dundas St E.

2025-26 SHERBOURNE BOOK DONATION DAYS (334 Bleecker St.)

  • Sat. Dec. 13: 11:00am – 2:30pm

  • Sat. Feb. 7: 11:00am – 2:30pm

  • Sat. May 23: 11:00am – 2:30pm

  • Sat. Jun. 20: 11:00am – 2:30pm

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Donation Day at our warehouse (334 Bleeker St.)

2026 MORNINGSIDE BOOK DONATION DAYS (1154 Morningside Ave.)

  • Sat. Feb. 7: 11:00am – 2:30pm

  • Sat. Apr. 11: 11:00am – 2:30pm

  • Sat. Jun. 27: 11:00am – 2:30pm

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Donation Day at the Morningside Book Bank