Where to donate or exchange books in Barcelona
To donate books, choose an organisation that accepts them; to swap reading material, choose an exchange point. This guide distinguishes the mapped services without assuming every library accepts donations.
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Echa una manoDonate or exchange: choose the service
| Place and address | Service | Hours and conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Cívic Drassanes – Punt d’intercanvi de llibres Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 43 · Ciutat Vella | Book exchange | Monday to Friday 9:00–21:30. Saturdays 9:30–14:30 and 16:00–20:00. Exchange: leave books and take others Confirm conditions and opening hours before visiting. | Official source ↗ Checked on Oct 8, 2026 |
| Llegits Associació (Sants) Carrer de Sants, 162 · Sants-Montjuïc | Book donation | Bring the books during opening hours. Check the source for what they accept. Confirm conditions and opening hours before visiting. | Official source ↗ Checked on Oct 8, 2026 |
| Mercat d’intercanvi TrocaSec — Plaça del Sortidor Pl Sortidor, 4 · Sants-Montjuïc | Check the service with the source | Oct 18 Sunday 10:00-13:30 Not held if it rains Come to the square on Sunday 18/10/2026, 10:00–13:30. Free. Cancelled if it rains. Confirm conditions and opening hours before visiting. | Official source ↗ Checked on Oct 8, 2026 |
| Casal de Barri Verdun – Punt d'intercanvi de llibres Carrer de Luz Casanova, 4 · Nou Barris | Book exchange | The Casal is open Monday to Friday, mornings 9:00–14:00 and afternoons 16:00–21:00. Books left here must be in good condition, with intact covers, no missing pages, and no scribbles or stains. Exchange: leave books and take others Confirm conditions and opening hours before visiting. | Official source ↗ Checked on Oct 8, 2026 |
| Centre Cívic Torre Llobeta – El Racó del Llibre Carrer de Santa Fe, 2 · Nou Barris | Book exchange | Monday to Friday 09:30–14:30 and 16:00–21:30. Saturdays: morning 10:00–14:00, afternoon 16:00–21:30 Bring a maximum of 3 books per swap. Exchange: leave books and take others Confirm conditions and opening hours before visiting. | Official source ↗ Checked on Oct 8, 2026 |
Find a new home for your books
Choose
Do you want to donate or exchange?
Check
See which books each place accepts.
Arrange
Confirm the conditions before taking them.
Before you go
- Book exchange means leaving books and taking others; it does not imply bulk collection.
- Check each source for accepted condition, languages and types of book.
- Confirm the service with the organisation before bringing boxes or requesting home collection.
Sources
- ajuntament.barcelona.cat ↗ (checked on Oct 8, 2026)
- ajuntament.barcelona.cat ↗ (checked on Oct 8, 2026)
- guia.barcelona.cat ↗ (checked on Oct 8, 2026)
- Guia de Barcelona (Barcelona City Council): pages of the facilities ↗ (checked on Oct 8, 2026)
- ajuntament.barcelona.cat ↗ (checked on Oct 8, 2026)
- ajuntament.barcelona.cat ↗ (checked on Oct 8, 2026)
This guide uses the data checked on Oct 8, 2026.