Help a Mind Thrive, Keep a Book Alive

Help a Mind Thrive, Keep a Book Alive We're a non-profit organization. HELP US BY DONATING YOUR USED/UNWANTED BOOKS TODAY!!!!

Our mission is to benefit our community by keeping books in circulation and into the hands of individuals who may not otherwise have access to such resources. Our contributions benefit various local charities for low income families, rehabilitated substance abusers, underprivileged students, and schools.

06/05/2026

We will be open June 6 11am-2pm. 4600 SW 9th front door on the left of you are out front.. up the stairs and to the right. If you have donations please bring at that time.

06/05/2026

We will be open Saturday June 6th. If you have donations please bring tomorrow. If you need to drop off other times just message us and we will make sure we are there!

05/23/2026

I’m sorry we will not be open this afternoon.

05/01/2026

Saturday May 2 we will open 11-1!

Our nonprofit bookstore is seeking donations for the following: Classics, kids books, young adult, recent novels~all gen...
04/17/2026

Our nonprofit bookstore is seeking donations for the following: Classics, kids books, young adult, recent novels~all genres. (Stephen King, classic authors, horror.) DVD’s both movies and TV series. VHS, games. We can offer a tax receipt if you come Saturdays or you can yell at me on here and we can arrange to meet you here. Our new much smaller store is at 4600 SW 9th st. Thanks in advance.

04/10/2026

The bookstore will be open Saturday April 11 from 11-1.

04/03/2026
03/27/2026

We will be open Saturday March 28th from noon to 3. You can bring donations, or we are open with what inventory we have!

03/20/2026

Chantelle will be at the bookstore tomorrow 12-2 if you have drop offs! It’s Saturday March 21st! WE TAKE BOOKS, VHS!!! CD’s and DVD’s!

03/12/2026

We will be open Saturday March 14 noon to 3. If you have donations please bring at this time!

Address

4600 SW 9th Street
Des Moines, IA
50315

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 1pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

(515) 974-0727

Website

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