Books for libraries.
Impact for everyone.
Impact for
everyone.
When you donate a book to a public library, it doesn’t reach just one reader—it supports students, families, and lifelong learners nationwide.
Public libraries are more
than shelves of books.
They are lifelines for learning, opportunity, and community—especially for underserved neighborhoods across the country.
WorthyBooks promotes meaningful books and makes it easy for individuals and organizations to donate them.



Why it matters
According to Pew Research and national library data:
53 % – 74 %
of all Americans used a public library or its website in the past year
671 million
in-person visits were made in a single year
96 %
of the U.S. population (nearly 300 million people) are served by public libraries
1.83 billion
items were checked out, including 672 million children’s books
Young people are especially engaged:
58 %
of ages 16–29 visited a library in the past year
Gen Z and Millennials visit libraries at rates equal to—or higher than—the general population
Usage isn’t shrinking.
It’s growing.
Books are still one of the most powerful, scalable tools that libraries have to educate, inspire, and empower their communities.
For millions of Americans, libraries are not optional—they’re essential.
Current books
Available for donation

January 9, 2026
Control offers first steps toward a game-changing shift in this massive sector that affects everyone, showing new roles we can play and fairer mindsets. Challenging and principled, Control is essential reading for anyone interested in this country's socioeconomic trends or in changing our world.
Libraries are facing challenges.
Demand Is High. Budgets Are Tight.
While library usage continues to rise, many public libraries face:
Limited acquisition budgets
Long wait times for popular
or high-value titles
Difficulty keeping collections current and relevant
Libraries are facing challenges.
Demand is high. Budgets are tight.
While library usage continues to rise, many public libraries face:
Limited acquisition
budgets
Long wait times for popular or high-value titles
Difficulty keeping collections current and relevant
Impact for everyone.
When you donate a book to a public library, you’re supporting:
A student discovering a new interest
A job seeker building new skills
A child developing a lifelong love of reading
A community gaining access to shared knowledge
Libraries reach everyone—
regardless of income, age, or background.
That’s why investing in libraries is one of the most efficient ways to invest in literacy, equity, and opportunity.
Help strengthen libraries nationwide.
If you believe in education, access, and community, you already believe in public libraries.
Join us in making sure they have the books they need to keep serving millions of readers—today and for years to come.
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