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WELCOME TO

THE BOOK THING OF BALTIMORE

3001 Vineyard Lane | Baltimore, MD 21218

OPEN DATES

Our monthly book giveaway event typically falls on the second full weekend of the month. Hours for browsing are 9a-5p. We use a timed-entry system. Please read the detailed event announcement, available 7-10 days before each opening. Please check back for updates.

  • Sun, Aug 9 – details here.
  • Sat, Sept 12
  • Sun, Oct 11
  • Sat, Nov 14
  • Sun, Dec 13

Please see the Donate page for information about donating books.

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OUR MISSION

To put unwanted books into the hands of those who want them, for free.

All books are absolutely FREE at our colorful, volunteer-run used book “store,” currently open just once a month. All the books are stamped ”Not for Resale.”

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BOOK DONATIONS

We are accepting book donations on designated donation days. For more information, please see our Donations page or click the “Donate” button below.

Our after-hours donation bin is closed/unavailable. If you leave books or boxes outside of donation hours, you may be cited by the City for illegal dumping. Thanks for your understanding.

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PRESS ROOM

Jul, 302026

August 2026 opening

July 30th, 2026|Categories: News|Comments Off on August 2026 opening

We'll be giving away books and accepting limited book donations on Sunday, 8/9. Patrons will be allowed inside to browse, using a timed, limited-entry format.

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Jun, 282026

July 2026 double opening!

June 28th, 2026|Categories: News|Comments Off on July 2026 double opening!

We'll be giving away books and accepting limited book donations on July 11 & 25. Patrons will be allowed inside to browse, using a timed, limited-entry format.

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Jun, 52026

June 2026 opening

June 5th, 2026|Categories: News|Comments Off on June 2026 opening

We'll be giving away books and accepting limited book donations on Sunday, 6/14. Patrons will be allowed inside to browse, using a timed, limited-entry format.

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ABOUT

The Book Thing puts unwanted books into the hands of those who want them, for free.

All books are absolutely FREE. All the books are stamped ”Not for Resale.”

Hours

The Book Thing is open to the public one day per month. Our monthly book giveaway event typically falls on the second full weekend of the month, and it alternates between Saturday and Sunday. Please see our News section for the monthly announcement with event details. 

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