WELCOME TO
THE BOOK THING OF BALTIMORE
3001 Vineyard Lane | Baltimore, MD 21218
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.”
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.
PRESS ROOM
September 2026 opening
We'll be giving away books and accepting limited book donations on Saturday, 9/12. Patrons will be allowed inside to browse, using a timed, limited-entry format.
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.
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.