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Book Drives for BookSmiles

Book Drive Guide
Book drives are an integral part of our mission.  Without the support of individuals, groups, schools and businesses, we could not provide the books to the children we serve!  Click on our 'Book Drive Guide' for more info and printable signage.

Please note: ​ We cannot dispatch our box truck to pick up collected books for drives that collect under 5,000 books. That is approximately 200 packed boxes.   Please arrange to have a group of parents load their vehicles and transport the books to our Pennsauken facility during business hours. (M-F 9-5 or Sunday 9-2)  We will help unload and give you a tour of our operation.
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Who can hold a book drive?
ANYONE!  We have had children run their own successful book drives resulting in donations of 1,000 or more books.  Organizations also hold successful book drives for BookSmiles.  And, of course, area schools continue to harvest thousands of books each month.  Consider holding a book drive in your neighborhood over the summer!  Sell lemonade and donate the proceeds to BookSmiles!  Lots of ways children can participate in philanthropy!  ​
Read about Lily's book drive!
What do I need to hold a book drive?
You will need a collection container and a sign.  A plastic storage tote, or several large boxes can do the trick.  BookSmiles can offer the use of one of their signature art bins for high traffic collection sites, if one is available.  Contact [email protected] and let's create a plan together!  

What types of books does BookSmiles accept?
We accept new and gently used books for children and adults.  Antiquarian books too!
  • Ages infant through adult.
  • Fiction and Non-fiction
  • We can accept dictionaries, encyclopedias, magazine collections.

​How long should I hold the book drive?
Most book drives are held for about a month in order to give folks time to learn about the event, then to collect books in their home.  We also have permanent donation stations located at high traffic areas that continue to collect hundreds books each month.  

How do I promote my book drive?
We have created some generic signs that can be printed out and used on your social media pages.  See the Book Drive Guide!
If you have specific needs or ideas, contact [email protected] and she will be happy to help.

What do I do once the drive is over?
After your drive has ended, we ask that you pack up the books in bags or cardboard boxes that are not too heavy and deliver them to our facility during open hours to the BookSmiles Book Bank located at 7300 N. Crescent Blvd, Unit 10, Pennsauken. 

​We can only dispatch our box truck to pick up South Jersey and Philadelphia-area drives that collect over 5,000 books. That is approximately 200 packed boxes.   Please contact us before you start your book drive to arrange this.  

Location

7300 North Crescent Blvd. #10, Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Phone: 856-661-7480

 HOURS

Monday-Friday
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM-3:00 PM


Collection bins outside office 24/7 for after hour book donations.



BookSmiles is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  
Our EIN# is 82-3233733

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  • About Us
    • Contact Team/Location
    • Our Story
    • Board of Directors
    • Employment
    • Testimonials
    • Monthly Newsletter
    • Blog
  • Register For Books
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer to Sort
    • Hold a Book Drive
    • Become an Ambassador
    • Painting a Collection Bin
    • Hold a Facebook Fundraiser
  • DONATE
    • Donate Books >
      • Grown Up Book Donations
    • Monthly Donations
    • Legacy Library
    • Estate Libraries
    • Tribute Page
    • Planned Giving >
      • Bequest
      • Qualified Charitable Distribution from IRA
      • Life Insurance
      • Other Beneficiary Designation
    • Lifetime Gifts >
      • Gifts of Stock
      • Qualified Charitable Distribution from IRA
      • Matching Gifts
  • Press/Media
    • Fact Sheet
    • Press Release >
      • Nick Ferroni
  • Events
    • Teacher Take Event Pics 9-14-2023
    • 2024 5K Race Pics
  • Programs
    • Daycare Delivery Request Form
    • Request a Book Distribution Event
  • BookSmiles Bash