F.A.Q.

Our mission is to put unwanted books into the hands of those who want them.

* Are the books really free?  Yup.
* Really? Yes.
* Absolutely free?   Yes.
* What's the catch? All the books you take have to be stamped, "Not for Resale." That's it.
* What's the suggested donation? A smile.
* Is there a limit to how many books I can take? You can only take 150,000 per day per person.
* When are you open? 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. There is a drop-off bin by the entrance for after-hours donations.
* Where do you get all of your books? We get them from businesses, organizations, and people like you who no longer
  have any need for them.
* How can I help? volunteer and check out our wish list.
* Can I give you books? We love presents... Donations are always welcome. You can bring books and magazines
  when you come to browse, or drop them off after-hours in the bin by the entrance. We accept books and
  magazines regardless of age or subject matter.
* Can I ship you books? We love gifts in the mail, too... You can ship books to
  The Book Thing of Baltimore, Inc.
  3001 Vineyard Lane
  Baltimore, Maryland, 21218
* Do you sell books? We sell less than 1% of the books we receive. All proceeds from the sale are used to cover
  overhead and expenses.
* Do you have __________ by __________ from the year _________? We move such a large volume of books that it
  is difficult for us to keep track of what we have! Your best bet is to come down and look for yourself. Our
  volunteers can point you in the right direction. Besides, the search is half the fun - who knows what else
  you might find.
* ...And the books are free? Yes.