Beginning Feb. 1, 2026, the Books Area of the Montgomery County Christmas Store will once again begin accepting donations of new and gently used books.  Because the store is currently closed, donors are asked to contact Beth, the Books Area coordinator, at bwaggens@icloud.com to arrange to meet at the MCCS for donation dropoff.  

 

 

        We accept NEW and VERY GENTLY USED books in very good condition, since they will be Christmas presents. HERE ARE OUR GREATEST BOOK NEEDS.

 

         Children:  board and read-aloud books; beginning readers, chapter books; activity books (coloring, seek and find, dot-to-dot, word search puzzles),  alphabet books, drawing/art/craft books, etc.

 

          Pre-teen and young adult:  graphic novels, YA fiction, YA non-fiction focusing on personal growth

 

         Adult fiction: all types but especially historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, and horror;  Christian fiction; Amish romance; True Crime; 

 

         Adult non-fiction:  true crime; biographies; history; sports; health and personal growth; parenting;  crafts/sewing; carpentry/DIY; outdoor activities (hunting, camping, fishing),  humor

 

            Local authors/local interest 

         

         Spanish/bilingual books: adult and children fiction and nonfiction

 

         Neurodivergent/special needs books: child-focused and also parenting

 

         Christmas books: adult and children of all ages

 

Used books should not have names written on outside covers or inside, nor should they be stamped "withdrawn from XXX library". Please remember that the books are given by our shoppers are Christmas presents, so we want them to be as clean and gently used as can be!  We do not accept magazines, Readers Digests, textbooks, or newspapers.  

 

We are grateful for your wonderful donations, which help us to give more families books under their Christmas tree!