The City of Readers — Philadelphia County, PA
Philadelphia has a literary heritage stretching back to Ben Franklin's lending library. Today, the city's row homes, university neighborhoods, and apartment buildings overflow with books. BookDrop offers free home pickup across the city — because Philly's books deserve a second life.
How It Works in Philadelphia County
Schedule
Fill out the form below with your address and details.
Prepare
Box or bag your books and leave them accessible.
We Pick Up
Our team comes to you — free of charge.
Towns We Serve in Philadelphia County
About Our Service in Philadelphia County
BookDrop collects books from homes and businesses throughout Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. We accept a minimum of 250 books per pickup and typically schedule within 5–7 business days. Your donated books are sorted, redistributed, and given a second life — whether through resale, donation to libraries, or community programs.