Books in Hand
Free books · rehomed by hand · East Bay
Two open hands cradling an open book, with a second book floating open above them
Books in Hand

We move books from the shelves of the ex‑user into the hands of the end‑user. Good books rescued from closets, estates, and overflowing shelves, then placed straight into the hands of people who want to read them.

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What's next

Upcoming events

Where to find us, drop off books, or lend a hand.

Sat, Jul 12
Sidewalk book giveaway — Bring a bag, take what you like. Location and time to be confirmed.
Sun, Aug 3
Donation drop-off day — Clear your shelves; we will sort and rehome.
Ongoing
By appointment — Looking for specific titles or have a large collection? Reach out any time.
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The whole idea

It sounds simple, and it nearly is

Most good books outlive their first owner. We make sure they find a second one instead of a recycling bin.

So far

Recent good news

~3,700
books given away and back in circulation in Q1 2026
$1,550
in gift certificates for school libraries
60 ft
of floor-to-ceiling shelving built
See everything we've done
On the horizon

Where this is heading

Two bigger ideas in the works. Not live yet, but this is the direction.

Coming soon

The Shelf

Browse photos of what's currently on our shelves, see what's available, and reach out to claim the books you want.

Coming soon

The Matchmaker

A central hub where friends of libraries, schools, teachers, and literacy groups can post the books they want to give away and the books they are looking for, and get matched.