Looking to rehome your used books so they can be enjoyed by others? Here are all the places you can donate second hand books in Hong Kong.
Permanent Second Hand Book Donations in Hong Kong
Rebooked
An online and physical store selling pre-loved children’s books, Rebooked accepts donations of English language books (in good condition) suitable for children aged 0-16 years. For every donation of a book picked up from a location of your choice – you will receive a $1 store credit which can be used to purchase books in Rebooked’s online bookshop or retail store. If the book is dropped off at the store, you will receive a $2 store credit. Free collection can be arranged if you are donating more than 100 books.
As well as being a great place to donate second hand books in Hong Kong, Rebooked is a great place to pick up children’s books at bargain prices, they also hold book readings from time to time. Visit their Website
Rebooked, 1/F, 9 Mee Lun Street, Central, [email protected], WhatsApp +852 6349 5025
Flow Bookshop
A treasure trove of second hand books boasting a broad range of genres guaranteeing there’s something for everyone. Flow also welcomes book donations to keep the inventory fresh, although it does sometimes get full!
Flow Bookshop, NEW ADDRESS: 1A Wing Cheong Comm. Bldg, 19-25 Jervois St, Sheung Wan. Tel: +852 9278 5664, [email protected]
Read-Cycling
Founded in 2009, Read-Cycling is one of the few charities in Hong Kong dedicated to books and book lovers. They work with like-minded organisations, schools, corporations and individuals to bring a second life to used books.
Read-Cycling accepts books that a 70 percent new condition, cost more than $30 and have no torn pages, written notes or obvious stains and wrinkles. They do no accept comic books, romance novels, textbooks, technical reference books, business, finance and investment books, tourist guidebooks, dictionaries, magazines/ periodicals, books in simplified Chinese, Bible,Buddhist Scripture and other religious literature, books that are marked “not for resale”.
Location: Regular Collection Spots: San Po Kong, PPO Library, 19 A, Success Industrial Building, 17 Sheung Hei St, San Po Kong, Kowloon [Thur – Sun 〡1-6pm]
Sheung Wan, 15/F, MW Tower, 111 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, HK [Mon-Fri 〡11am-6pm]
Email: [email protected] before making donations
Bookcrossing Zone @ Wyndham Social
As you walk through the ground floor space at 33 Wyndham Street, you’ll notice a circular book shelf for bookcrossing. Bookcrossing is the practice of leaving a book to be picked up and read by others, who then do the same themselves, making the whole world a library. The idea is to “place a book, pick up a book”. If you want to read a book, but don’t have one to swap, simply read it on site.
Online Book Swapping
Book Swap HK
A FACEBOOK group which invites all booklovers and magazine readers to join. The 3,200 members are able to post adverts selling or giving away books and magazines. They must be in relatively good condition and “no inappropriate topics”.
Bookish, Everybody
A one-stop community of book enthusiasts, Bookish, Everybody is a Facebook group that provides a platform for followers to give away pre-loved books or buy, sell or borrow them. Books are also reviewed by the administrator.
Sai Kung Books
A Facebook group set up to enable members to give away, swap or sell new and second hand books. A lot of the members are in the Sai Kung area, but the group is open to anyone.
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Pop-Up Secondhand Book Donations and Sales in Hong Kong
Books for Love 2024
Date: 9-12 and 16-19 May
Address: ArtisTree and 18/F Berkshire House, Taikoo Place.
Swire Properties’ “BOOKS FOR LOVE @ $10” in-person charity book sale kicks off on 9 May 2024. The eight-day event, which this year celebrates its 12th Anniversary, will be held over two consecutive weekends – from 9 to 12 and 16 to 19 May at ArtisTree and 18/F Berkshire House, Taikoo Place.
Highlights of this years event include:
- Interactive Storytelling Showtime which will feature 10 storytelling partners
- Physical & Mental Wellbeing: A designated area offering over 7,000 books on “Wellbeing and Psychology”. There will also be two Health Talks by Western and Chinese medical experts, as well as a clinical psychologist
- Star Wars Cosplay Parade: The Hong Kong Garrison 501st Legion will make a flash mob-style appearance on 10 and 18 May. Young readers who dress up as their favourite Star Wars character can join the parade and will receive a special gift.
- Dive Into A Fairy-Tale World: Several fairy-tale characters will make appearances on 11 and 19 May. Young readers who dress up as a fairy-tale character are welcome to join the Princess’ Cosplay Parade and will receive a gift.
- Complimentary Family-Friendly Activities: The Berkshire House venue will offer a 360-degree photo experience for the first time ever and will immerse readers in a sea of books. An ALL YOU CAN LEGO area will let young readers free their creativity and imagination and go on some fun adventures.
Over 320,000 pre-loved books were collected this year, and 9,000 high-quality children’s books were sold during the online book sale, raising over HKD200,000. All proceeds from “BOOKS FOR LOVE @ $10” will go to the “Treasure Trove” project led by the BGCA and for AVS to promote the development of sustainable volunteerism.
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