Be True to Your Shelf Book Drive & Sale
Turn Your Used Books Into Meals for Our Community
Every book has another story to tell.
Maker Market Collective is collecting gently used books to help raise money for The Compass Food Bank through our annual Be True to Your Shelf Book Sale.
Instead of letting your books collect dust, donate them to a great cause. Every purchase made during our three-day book sale helps support local families experiencing food insecurity.
Whether you're donating books or shopping for your next great read, you're helping make a difference right here in our community.
Used Book Collection
Collection Dates
August 29 – October 10, 2026
Drop off your gently used books during regular shop hours
We Accept
- Fiction
- Non-fiction
- Children's books
- Young Adult
- Cookbooks
- Mystery & Thriller
- Fantasy & Sci-Fi
- History
- Biography
- Self-help
- Coffee table books
- Puzzles and activity books
Please Do Not Donate
- Damaged or moldy books
- Water-damaged books
- Encyclopedias
- Magazines
- VHS tapes or DVDs
- Textbooks over 10 years old
If you wouldn't gift it to a friend, please don't donate it.
Book Sale Event October 16–18, 2026
Located in Logan's Lair (Lower Level) at Maker Market Collective.
Hours:
Friday, October 16
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 17
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, October 18
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Thousands of gently loved books will be available across every genre.
Perfect for:
- Book lovers
- Families
- Teachers
- Students
- Collectors
- Budget-friendly readers
New books will be restocked throughout the weekend.
Why We Do This
Reading changes lives.
So does feeding a family.
Our community has always shown incredible generosity, and this event is another opportunity to come together for a meaningful cause. Every donated book becomes an opportunity to support someone in need through The Compass Food Bank.
Together, we can turn shelves full of books into shelves full of food.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cost to donate books?
No. Donations are always welcome.
Where do the proceeds go?
All proceeds from the book sale support The Compass Food Bank.
Can businesses organize a book drive?
Absolutely! We'd love to have local businesses, schools, and community groups participate.
Can I volunteer?
Yes! Contact us if you'd like to help sort books or assist during the event.
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