The Book Cycle extends the life cycle of books by keeping them in circulation for free. We accept donations of any unwanted books and hold open hours, making them available to anyone who will appreciate them.
Our organization was founded in 2012. While we have been through several iterations, our goal has always been a location where people can gather to search for books, take books home, or donate unwanted books. We’ve realized over time how important our space as a true third space is. As safe, cost-free spaces disappear, we know that in addition to a huge free resource of books, what we can provide for people is a community location filled with reading, neighbors, and people who appreciate just being.
We know how important reading, education, and especially access are in our society. So we will work to always keep our resource free and no-stings-attached. We have been so grateful for our supporters and patrons who donate unwanted books, and we do everything we can to get each book we receive out on a shelf. We have always wanted to ensure that every book we could would find a new home, and bring a new person excitement and joy at its discovery.
Our regular open hours allow people to drop off donations, peruse the collections, or walk away with any books in which they are interested, all for free. We house a large collection and giant variety of books in an ever-changing stock. We accept books of any age or genre, and have a large collection of children’s and young adult books. Books can be donated during any of our open hours, or dropped off during any volunteer hours.
We are now located at 405 Velasco Street, Houston, TX 77003. The space is just south east of downtown, located near Navigation Boulevard’s shopping district, and is within walking distance of the Coffee Plant/Second Ward Green Line MetroRail station.
Please visit our Location/Info page for open hours, maps and directions, and more info.
