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]
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”.
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
Start your New Year by participating in the month-long book collection event “BOOKS FOR LOVE @ $10”. Join this meaningful initiative by donating your pre-loved books (refer to the donation criteria for guidance on the condition of the books). There are 44 collection points – Tai Koo Place, Pacific Place, Cityplaza and Citygate – spread across a variety of districts.
A passionate team of volunteers will then carefully sort through the collected books which will then be sold at the official charity book sale at Taikoo Place in May 2024. An online pre-sale will take place from end-March to mid-April 2024, showcasing a curated selection of high-quality children’s books.
The proceeds from “BOOKS FOR LOVE @ $10” supports the “Treasure Trove” project led by The Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong (BGCA) and the Agency for Volunteer Service’s (AVS) efforts to develop sustainable volunteerism.
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.
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