Book Donation Information

Donation Guidelines

We accept donations in the following categories. Hover over dotted items for examples.

  • Arts
  • Biography
  • Business and Economics
  • Children
  • Collectors
  • Communication
  • Cookbooks
  • DVDs, CDs, and Audiobooks
  • Education
  • Fiction
  • Foreign Language
  • Health and Self-Help
  • History
  • Hobbies
  • Humor and Pop Culture
  • Life Science
  • Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Mystery
  • Music
  • Paperbacks (fiction and non-fiction)
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Sciences and Engineering
  • Political Science
  • Puzzles and Games
  • Religion
  • Science Fiction
  • Social Science
  • Special Collections
  • Sports
  • Travel

We Cannot Accept

  • Items that are dirty, moldy, smelly, burnt, chewed, or wet
  • Textbooks published more than five years ago (unless classic reference books)
  • Encyclopedias
  • Dictionaries
  • Vinyl phonograph records, audio and video tapes
  • Magazines, including National Geographic
  • Travel guides more than five years old
  • Catalogs
  • Readers Digest Condensed Books
  • VHS tapes
  • Library books, or materials discarded from libraries

What to do with books we cannot accept: Centre County Recycling advises that soft cover books can be recycled as-is (bundled for curbside pickup). Hard cover books can be recycled after removing the front and back covers. If you don’t have curbside service, place books in a drop-off bin labeled “mixed paper.”

A volunteer unloads a box of donated books at the Book Workshop
A happy donor drops off books at the Book Workshop.

Used Book Sale Links

Questions about donations?

booksale@aauwstatecollege.org

Book Donation Location

Book donation bins
  • The AAUW Book Workshop is located at 2197 High Tech Road, 0.3 miles from University Park Airport.
  • From High Tech Road, go to the end of the chain link fencing on the left, then turn right. Watch for the AAUW donation sign.
  • Park next to the blue donation bins by the rear blue building door.
  • Books can be placed in outdoor bins anytime the workshop is not staffed.
Map to Book Workshop

Book Workshop Hours

The Book Workshop is now open for the 2027 sale!

Donation bins are available 24/7 outside the workshop.

Need help? Volunteers are on hand:

  • Mondays: 5:30–7:30 PM
  • Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 9:00 AM–noon (until Labor Day); 9:00 AM–2:30 PM (after Labor Day)