We are always in need of children’s books in like new and gently used condition. Our biggest need is Pre-K through 5th grade books.

To coordinate a book drive in your neighborhood, school, business, or place of worship learn how here.

We welcome donations of: new, like new, & gently used children’s books (ages birth to high school)

We cannot accept: damaged books, school text books, adult books, encyclopedias, magazines, CDs, or DVDs

Book Drop-Off Locations

The following locations have outdoor donation bins that can be accessed anytime:

• Promising Pages South End Donation Bin (Operations Center) – Across the street from 204 E. Peterson Dr., Charlotte, NC 28217
• Mr. Putty’s Fun Park: Miniature Golf – 2333 Dam Rd., Tega Cay, SC 29708

The following locations have indoor and outdoor collection bins that can only be accessed when the buildings are open (click on the links for more details):

• Compost Central Recycling Center – 140 Valleydale Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214
• *CLOSED TEMPORARILY* The Cornwell Center – 2001 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte, NC 28207
• Tillman Insurance Advisors (South Blvd.) – 6407 South Blvd., Suite L, Charlotte, NC 28217
• Tillman Insurance Advisors (Ballantyne) – 8440 Rea Rd., Suite P, Charlotte, NC 28277
• Uwharrie Bank – 5231 Piper Station Dr., Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28277
• Matthews Ballroom + Events – 189 N. Trade St., Matthews, NC 28105
• Second Look Books – 4519 School House Commons, Suite 230, Harrisburg, NC 28075
• Sweet Frog Concord – 8528 Pit Stop Ct., NW #10, Concord, NC 28027
• Sweet Frog Afton Ridge – 6165 Bayfield Parkway, Concord, NC 28027