I don't want to give them to the Library because they will sell them for a dollar. My books are read once and put in a book case. I would like to give them to a group of folks who loves to read but can not afford books.
2007-12-20 05:36:09 · 9 answers · asked by pms 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Hoplite, Two years ago I bought over a hundred books to the VA Hospital near me. It was a very bad experience. I was told they do not take books on Mondays. My husband was 73 at the time and had carry d the boxes from the car. When they did take them they acted like they were doing me a favor by taking them. Never again. PS, my husband was with the Marines in Korea.
2007-12-21 06:19:45 · update #1
You can donate them to a school library, they won't sell them. Most of the hospitals have libraries (I've donated a lot of my books to Maimmonedes - they have a good library for the patients). There are community centers that have libraries. Most nursing homes have libraries (sadly, most of the people who use them are the visitors and not the residents). I've donated a few hundred cookbooks to Reiker's Island - the jail used to have cooking classes (professional chef training) - I think they dropped that program, but they still maintain a library. (They also were nice enough to send a van to pick up the books.).
Or, you can donate your books to Housing Works on Crosby Street near Houston in Manhattan - they sell the books, but the proceeds go to a very worthwhile charity (housing and services for people with AIDS). And, if you love books, this is a wonderful place to buy books, get coffee, and just sit in a comfy chair and read - a great place to meet.
2007-12-20 05:50:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you call Senior Centers for some of your books, Youth Centers for others.
Call Rehabilitation Centers... there are more types than the ones most often seen in celebrity news, such as those for people recovering from catastrophic injury or serious surgery.
There is nothing wrong with adding something good to the recovery of a person trying to get off of drugs and alcohol, either.
Call Affordable Housing for Seniors; many places could use a good influx of books in their often very small libraries. HUD can tell you where these are if the phone book doesn't.
These are just a few ideas of the type of places I know about from visiting the closest Senior Center whenever I can.
They love to read, and often it's the closest they get to an ongoing activity, due to physical ailments and lack of regard by the rest of the community. They can't afford books and often can't get to a library.
Most senior citizens deserve the best we can give them at any time, and books are very popular.
If you do contribute, let me be the first to say Thank you.
2007-12-20 05:49:13 · answer #2 · answered by LK 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Senior centers, nursing homes, etc., or veterans organizations will often take books for their members.
Depending on the kind of books you have, you might also try schools, after-school programs. Call the Christian Herald Association in Manhattan--they run an after-school program somewhere in Brooklyn and might want some of them.
What's wrong with the library selling them for a dollar? Your books will end up with people who love to read, and the library will make a bit of money (book sales are how most libraries make the money to keep going).
2007-12-20 05:47:30 · answer #3 · answered by Elissa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are numerous nursing homes in Brooklyn.
They would gladly take your books & keep them in their
library. You would be surprised how many residents look for something to read, instead of watching TV all the time.
Usually, each floor has their own library, some with computers. Many nursing home residents end up on Medicaid after a time & they receive a small monthly stipend, which has to last. Books are a luxury to them.
Phyllis G.
2007-12-20 05:46:34 · answer #4 · answered by Phyllis G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would like to thank you for thinking of others ; for your consideration - maybe giving them to Veterans in your area who may be convalescing in a VA hospital .
This condideration would be both an expression of appreciation as well as a patriotic gesture on your part . Veterans will certainly be grateful to you ; and , as a former Marine , I would like to say thanks !
Happy & safe holidays ! :0)
2007-12-20 05:48:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends if you want to make money off them. you could donate them to the local library, sell them at a used book store or on craigslist,bn.com or alibris.com
2007-12-20 05:46:42 · answer #6 · answered by Surrenity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nursing homes and assisted livings would enjoy them....or maybe a women's shelter.
2007-12-20 05:41:10 · answer #7 · answered by deb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to craigslist.com and list them for sale in your area. it's a free service
2007-12-20 07:11:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can you afford to live in Brooklyn?
2007-12-20 05:52:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋