Where can I recycle hardback books and paperback books?
Reuse is always better for books. The following are ways to donate your books – First suggestion: DONATE USED BOOKS, MUSICAL CD’S, AND DVDS The Athens Regional Library System accepts gifts of money, books, films, pamphlets and the like with the understanding that the library may do with them as it sees fit. These items may be taken to any library for donation. The library staff will go through the items and determine if they can be used in the library. If they cannot be used in the library, they will go to be stored for the next Friends of the Library book sale. Visit their site for additional information. Second suggestion: If you are interested in making sure your books have a chance to be re-read, contact Ed Smith by phone at 706-743-8271. He will re-distribute them to schools, libraries, individuals, daycare centers, or otherwise keep them for his own use. He will also trade with you out of his own large collection. Pick-ups at your home by appointment. Third suggestion: If those b
