Children's books are the donations most likely to reach a child reader in Albuquerque if routed correctly.
NMLP routes donated children's books to three direct-to-reader channels:
- Community reading programs — neighborhood literacy efforts across the metro receive children's books as capacity and fit allow. If you run one, say so; NMLP is always looking for places to send kids' books.
- The UNM Children's Hospital reading program — a past recipient: NMLP kept them supplied until they were fully stocked and asked to pause deliveries.
- Little Free Libraries throughout the metro — NMLP regularly stocks LFL stewards' boxes (including Sunflower Meadow Park in the East Mountains, plus dozens of others across Albuquerque) with reading-condition children's books.
Other options to consider: Friends of the Albuquerque Public Library accepts clean recent children's books for periodic library sales (proceeds fund the library system). Goodwill of New Mexico accepts children's books at intake but most route through the standard salvage workflow rather than to a specific child reader.
Free pickup or drop at the 24/7 outdoor box at 5445 Edith Blvd NE. 505-250-3804. See where donated books go for the named-partner detail.
Need books gone in Albuquerque?
Free pickup, any condition, same-week scheduling. Or use the 24/7 outdoor drop box at 5445 Edith Blvd NE.
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Last reviewed 2026-05-02. For corrections, email [email protected].