The Friends of the Pittsfield Public Library accept book donations for their annual sale during regular library hours from March through October. The official guidance excludes encyclopedia sets, magazines, condensed readers, textbooks and older reference books; donated books should generally be no more than ten years old and must be clean, not musty and not […]

Shaw Public Library accepts hardcover and paperback books for children, teens and adults, contemporary and classic fiction, popular nonfiction, audiobooks on CD and DVD movies. Its official policy excludes poor-condition books, encyclopedias, textbooks, condensed books, outdated reference books, abridged audiobooks, audio cassettes, VHS tapes, music CDs and large coffee-table books. Donations must be delivered while

The Rotary Club of Boothbay Harbor operates its seasonal Rotary Barn as a donated-goods fundraiser. The official club site invites donors to arrange drop-off or pickup and lists furniture, antiques, collectibles and other saleable treasures among the Barn’s merchandise; club updates also specifically identify household goods, art and boats as accepted donation categories. Sales support

Midcoast Humane operates an official thrift shop at its Boothbay Harbor location, with proceeds supporting the nonprofit’s animal-welfare work. The organization’s current contact page identifies the thrift shop, physical address, telephone and regular store hours. The official page does not publish a complete current accepted-and-prohibited merchandise list, so executors should call the shared Midcoast Humane

Southwest Harbor Public Library accepts donated books for its used-book sales. Its official donation guidance emphasizes clean, attractive, saleable books and excludes items with damaged bindings, odors, stains, outdated computer or test guides, outdated medical information, encyclopedias, Reader’s Digest condensed books, magazines, textbooks, cassettes and videotapes. Donors with more than a handful of books are

Maine Veterans’ Homes accepts qualifying gifts in kind for resident use at its Homes. The organization gives examples such as DVDs, magazines and books and instructs donors to contact the Development Team about current needs and restrictions before making an in-kind contribution. Gifts may be delivered to a Maine Veterans’ Home, and this row represents

Pembroke Library operates a Used Book Shop and states on its official Maine library site that it continues to welcome used-book donations. Donated books may be considered for the collection or placed in the second-floor shop. The library publishes exclusions for categories that do not sell or fit its program, including encyclopedias, Reader’s Digest condensed

The Town of Farmington operates a Swap Shop at its Solid Waste/Recycling Facility for Farmington residents and non-resident property owners to leave usable items for reuse by others. Accepted examples include housewares in working order, sporting goods, small appliances, toys in good condition, and tools. The town specifically excludes clothing, upholstered furniture, televisions, mattresses, refrigerators,

Greater Androscoggin Humane Society accepts a range of in-kind supplies for animals and shelter operations. Its current wish list includes cat and dog food, cat litter, pet carriers, toys, fleece blankets, towels, wash cloths, collars, leashes, paper products, laundry detergent, bleach, office supplies, and other specified items. The organization also invites donors to bring certain

Auburn Public Library accepts donations of new books and used books in good condition, along with DVDs and CDs. Donated books should be free of mold, mildew, excessive dirt, major water damage, missing pages, or serious binding damage. The library does not accept encyclopedias, cassette or VHS tapes, computer software, Reader’s Digest condensed books, textbooks,

Orono Health Association Thrift Shop accepts gently used clothing and home goods. Its published examples include art, books, clothing and outerwear, dishware and flatware, linens, puzzles, games and crafts, shoes and boots, sporting goods, toys, yarn and fabric. Donations should be clean and presentable, and the association provides an outside drop box for donations outside

Welcome To Housing operates a nonprofit home-goods bank and accepts donated household property at its Old Town warehouse. Published requested items include dishes and flatware, pots and pans, kitchen basics, bedding, pillows, new mattresses, towels, shower curtains, small rugs, lamps, tables, chairs, couches and personal-care items. The organization emphasizes usable “donations with dignity” rather than