If books are your passion, I would definitely check out The Book Thing in Baltimore. Their motto is "we put books into the hands of those who want them." And this organization does that, for FREE. Seriously. Just bring a tote bag and take as many as you want. Heck, bring a box! They're happy to help you relieve them of books. Did I mention it's free?
I went there for the first time this morning, and was pleasantly surprised with the quality and amount of books they had. The ambience is something between a crazy old relative's basement and an evil genius' underground lair, but that's not the point. Free books! Who cares if there's no easy chair and coffee bar? The patrons are friendly and voracious readers, and the volunteers are helpful and polite. What's not to like?
I was also impressed with the scope of titles. The Book Thing has organized sections of everything from European travel to educational textbooks. I saw a few city teachers there, scrounging for textbooks they could use for their classrooms. I immediately decided that from now on, all my book donations are coming to The Book Thing. Those teachers and children need books!
Speaking of donations, The Book Thing survives on the generousity of others. If you want to donate books, supplies, money, or volunteer time, they will welcome all with open arms. Check out the website for hours and directions. www.bookthing.org
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