Book Donations
High demand topics
We accept and need most books, especially dictionaries, GED Prep, poetry, urban fiction, writing, drawing, addiction & recovery,
history, health & exercise, guides to learning a trade (construction, electricity etc).
Please do not donate
We cannot accept encyclopedias, condensed books, Cliff Notes, very old books in poor condition, pamphlets, reports, articles,
academic journals, outdated text books, spiral bound, moldy, dusty, poorly stored books. Please save our volunteers the trouble of recycling them.
If you live outside of our area and would like to mail your donation to us, please do so at the following address:
UC Books to Prisoners
Book Donation Processing
PO Box 515
Urbana IL 61803
If you live in the Champaign / Urbana Illinois community please donate books at one of our conveniently located book drop sites.
Typcially our donation bins hold up to 150 books, however if you have additional boxed books, you can neatly stack them near the collection bin.
To coordinate donations of large amounts of books (five boxes or more), or to plan a book drive at your church or organizaion please use the contact form on our web site to make arrangements.
Local Book Drop Sites
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Urbana Champaign
Independent Media Center
Your very own community media center! You are invited to participate in any or all of our projects, including Books to Prisoners, WRFU Low power FM community radio, Public i newspaper, live music shows and theatrical performances and art workshops. Book Donation bin located inside entrance
(door on Broadway) to the left near the information table.
202 S. Broadway Ave. Urbana
(217) 344-8820
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Common Ground Food Co-op
Common Ground Food Coop is a cooperatively owned grocery stoer in Urbana, IL that promotes local and organic production, fosters conscious consumerism, and builds community. Located on the East side of Lincoln Square Village. Book Donation bin located in the entry way.
Lincoln Square Village - 300 S. Broadway Ave. Suite 166 Urbana
(217) 352-3347 |
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Strawberry Fields Natural Food Store
Strawberry Fields is the premier natural food store in East Central Illinois, serving our community since 1974. We offer an astounding variety of organic produce, vitamins, supplements and natural body care products as well as an in-house bakery, coffee bar and catering services. Book Donation bin located outside, near the cafe entrance (only available during buisiness hours Mon - Sat 7AM - 8PM, Sun 10AM - 6PM).
306 W. Springfield Ave. Urbana
(217) 328-1655 |
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McKinley Presbyterian Church & Foundation
McKinley Memorial Presbyterian Church is the first church set up expressly for students at a state university in the United States. Everyone is welcome to visit, attend, or join. Book Donation bin located in the Foundation, by the main desk or on Sundays in the church.
809 S. 5th St. Champaign
(217) 344-0297 |
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Harmony Health Care
2403 W Springfield Ave. Champaign
(217) 355-5679
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Cafe Paradiso
Caffe Paradiso has been locally-owned and operated since August 1998. With the help of the wonderful
community that is Urbana-Champaign, it has proudly grown to be an important part of the neighborhood.
801 S. Lincoln Ave.
Urbana
(217) 384-6066 |
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