Books

For reuse

• Berrien County Jail: 269-983-7111 ext. 7234. Accepts certain paperback books and magazines in good condition for reuse. Must call first.
• Better World Books: www.betterworldbooks.com. Collects books and sells them online. Revenues go towards funding literacy and education programs.
  Drop-Off Locations in Berrien County
  • Old National Bank, 3125 Cleveland Ave., St. Joseph
  • Martin's Supermarket, 5637 Cleveland Ave., Stevensville
  • Buchanan District Library, 128 East Front St., Buchanan
  • Southeast Berrien County Landfill, 3200 Chamberlain Rd., Buchanan
• Charitable Organizations: Some organizations will accept gently used books. Click on Household Goods for a list of some local organizations.
• Goodwill: 1550 Mall Dr., Benton Harbor. 269-926-8161. Goodwill will accept many different types of books, both soft and hard cover. Contact the store directly if you have specific questions. 
• Libraries: Ask at your local library if they will accept gently used books.
• Reuse Shops: Inquire at your local resale shop about book donation.