Support local charities and literacy by donating your unwanted books at Albert Park and Port Melbourne Libraries.
Ongoing activity
Albert Park Library, Port Melbourne Library, and Albert Park College reception, 83 Danks St, Albert Park
Free
Donating books you no longer need is a wonderful way to give back to your community while promoting literacy and education. This initiative invites families to contribute gently used books to Rotary, which then sorts and sells them to raise funds for local charities and schools.
When you bring your books to the Albert Park or Port Melbourne Libraries, you can feel good knowing your donations will help support literacy programs and community wellbeing. Rotary volunteers carefully sort the books to ensure quality and maximize the impact of each donation. Large donations are kindly requested to be delivered directly to Albert Park College to ease handling.
- Donations exclude textbooks and encyclopedias as these often require recycling.
- Please donate only books you would feel comfortable giving to a friend.
- Damaged books should be recycled rather than donated.
- Rotary has been running this program for over 23 years, raising significant funds to support local initiatives.
Books can be dropped off at the Albert Park Library and Port Melbourne Library during their opening hours. For large donations, delivery to Albert Park College reception at 83 Danks St, Albert Park, is preferred to help volunteers manage logistics efficiently.
Rotary’s book sales have raised over $850,000 to support literacy and community programs, including donations to local schools and charities. Your contribution helps fund initiatives such as Reading Out of Poverty and supports children in foster care and families in need.
This is a free community donation program. No booking is required. Simply bring your books during library hours or deliver large donations directly to Albert Park College reception. Your generosity makes a big difference in supporting education and community wellbeing.
