While the library does not accept book donations, there are a lot of great places that do!
Diabetes Canada
2404 Thayer Ave
Call toll-free for pick-up
1.855.505.5525
Does not accept: Magazines, textbooks or encyclopedias
Find a donation bin
Community Living
108 103rd St E
306.477.2171
Items accepted for pick-up only and not in the drop-off bins: Books, CDs, video games, blu-ray and DVDs. No magazines, textbooks or encyclopedias.
Canadian Federation of University Women
3501 8th St E (basement) Tue/Wed/Thu 9:30 – 11:00 am
306.652.7708 (Alverta)
Books only (including encyclopedias, but only very new ones.)
Sold at fall mini-sale and annual spring fundraiser to support U of S scholarships.
*Not currently accepting donations.
Little Free Libraries
Find one near you!
Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation
100 Rayner Ave. Saskatoon, SK S7N
306.281.0554
Books (no encyclopedias or magazines), CDs, DVDs, video games, puzzles, games.
Sold at annual garage sale fundraiser and book sale fundraisers.
Foundations Learning & Skills Saskatchewan (formerly READ Saskatoon)
2 – 706 Duchess Street
306.652.5448
Accepts gently used books for babies, toddlers, and children up to age 9
Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre
202 Ave C S
306..664.6565
Accepts books (no encyclopedias) and magazines for their library.
*Not currently accepting donations due to COVID-19.
Saskatoon Symphony Society
Find a drop-off locations.
Accepts books, sheet music, CDs, vinyl, tapes, videos, and DVDs; do not accept National
Geographic, Reader’s Digest, most encyclopedias, and most “generic” magazines
Sold at annual spring fundraising sale.
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Donor Welcome Centre and Thrift Store
410 42nd A St E
306.956.4685
Drop-off bin: 3330 Fairlight Dr
Value Village
2115 Faithful Ave
306.668.6161
302 Cope Lane
306.955.8702
Books (including encyclopedias), magazines, CDs, and DVDs; no withdrawn library materials
Village Green Thrift Shop
60 33rd St E
306.652.1861
Drop off at the side alleyway
Books (no encyclopedias), CDs, and DVDs; no magazines
Station 20 West
1120 20th St W
306.343.9378
Book exchange open to the public
8th Street Books & Comics
1010 8th St E
306.343.6624
Books (mostly science fiction and fantasy) and comics: cash or trade
Collector’s Edge
244 1st Ave N
306.653.3343
Accepts: comics, CDs, DVDs, vinyl: cash or trade
GameStop
601A-201 1st Ave S 306-933-1780
620-3510 8th St E 306-683-4684
Video games: Trade only (in-store credit)
Hi-Tech Video Game Traders
20-300 Confederation Dr 306.933.4484
102A-3929 8th St E 306.933.0102
122-1824 McOrmond Dr 306.373.5300
Video games: cash or trade
Next Level Game Exchange
9-202 Primrose Dr
306.384.7222
Video games: cash or trade
Fill out an appraisal form
Westgate Books
1022A Louise Ave
306.382.5252
Books and audiobooks: cash or trade
Vinyl Exchange
128 2nd Ave N
306.244.7090
CDs, vinyl, and DVDs: cash or trade
Vinyl Diner CD’s & Records
628 Broadway Ave
306.244.7640
CDs, records, cassettes, and music books: cash or trade
Cosmopolitan Industries
28 34th St E
306-664-3347
The Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council maintains a database with detailed information on many of these organizations and what they accept: www.saskwastereduction.ca/recycle