(Donations are tax-deductible. Scroll down for more information.)
Book Donations
Books can be dropped off at our office space, located in The Garlow House of the Morgantown Public Library at 373 Spruce Street. Books should be dropped off during open hours:
Monday 9 – 7
Tuesday 9 – 7
Wednesday 9 – 7
Thursday 9 – 4
Friday 9 – 4
Saturday 9 – 1
Please be aware that books should NOT be left on the porch of The Garlow House after hours. The Morgantown Public Library has graciously donated a space to us, and that was one of their few requests. They are so good to us, please respect those wishes.
For making book donations by mail, as a few have done, please send packages to our mailing address:
Appalachian Prison Book Project
P.O. Box 601
Morgantown, WV 26507
Financial Donations
Click the “Donate” button above to be taken to the official PayPal.com website, where you can make a donation to APBP right now! Donations of all sizes are accepted and appreciated. Remember, it only takes a couple dollars to mail a book and make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve. Of course, larger donations are always welcome, too! :-)
Checks can also be mailed to the address above, made out to Appalachian Prison Book Project.
For IRS letter confirming that your donation is tax-deductible, click picture below. (You may have to zoom in.) Our 501(c)3 number is 45-4090618.
THANK YOU!
Do you accept books? fiction, sci-fi, history, mystery
steve
Hi Steve,
Yes, we do accept all kinds of books! They can be dropped off during our open office hours in Morgantown, or other arrangements may possibly be made if that is not feasible. Please email appalachianpbp@gmail.com to inquire as to the hours and let us know what you have. I’m not sure if that email is checked daily, but I’m sure it is checked at least weekly and probably more, so someone should get back to you in good time. Thanks!
APBP
I don’t know if you are able to pick books up in Ohio or Pennsylvania, but contact ant Half Price Books nearest you- always eager to donate books for good causes!
(oops!- ‘any’ not ‘ant’)
Hi Wendy! Thanks for the suggestion. Depending upon the location in OH or PA, that may not be a bad idea! I will check it out. Thanks for the suggestion and sorry it took so long to answer your comment–the blog hasn’t been updated in too long!
Do you accept book donations with BookCrossing.com labels?
I don’t see why not! And so sorry it took so long to get back to you. I have just logged into the blog for the first time in too long!
Sarabande Books in Louisville, KY would love to donate a good grip of books. Where can we send them? Thanks, meg@sarabandebooks.org
Thanks, Meg!I just sent you an email.
I would like to donate law books (from law school) for prison use, but I live in knoxville TN. They are too heavy to mail. Do u know of any drop off places? the textbooks are not state-specific (constitutional law, criminal procedure, etc.)
Hi Amy, I will look into it and see what I can find. Our organization does not have any affiliate in TN but there may be a similar group in the region. Let me check it out and get back to you!
Do you prefer a certain type of book (like educational or self-help), or do you accept others?
Hi Jessica, We accept all types of books. However, it is often more difficult to get hardcover books into the prisons, so softcover is preferred. Thanks for asking!
Can I send a check donation to the same name and address to send books?
Hi Kristin. Yes, that P.O. Box would be the same name/address for check donations, as well. Thank you!