Who we are- The Friends Used Book Warehouse is our headquarters of operations and the place to shop for used books while supporting your Library at the same time. We are located in the neighborhood of Hartwell and are a proud community member.

Our address- 8456 Vine St, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45216

How to shop- Come by anytime during our hours of operation and we will give you a tour! The front area with plastic blue bins is our sorting area making it the only non-shoppable area of the store. Everything else is available for sale! The Warehouse is very well-organized; if you’re looking for anything specific, we’re happy to direct you!

Hours- Mon 2-7, Wed 10-5, Sat 10-7, Sun 10-5

How to Donate- At the Warehouse! Small donations (2-3 bags or boxes) can be made anytime we are open for shopping. Donations can be brought in the front door to the sorting area or checkout table.

If you have a large donation (i.e. a car-full of boxes) or you need assistance unloading, please use our designated drop-off hours, every Wednesday from 10am – 2pm. Donations are accepted from the garage on the Hillsdale St. side of the Warehouse. For donations that are on a larger scale (a dozen boxes or more) please call or email to make an appointment.

If you are able, please pack donations in boxes or bags you do not want back. We can provide you with additional cardboard boxes for donations anytime we are open.

What to Donate- We accept new and used books, cds, dvds, vinyl records, magazines, games and puzzles! We also accept bags and boxes- if you’re able to bring your donations in containers we can keep, we appreciate it and will use them!

Other ways to Donate- At your Library Branch! You can donate your gently used books, CDs, and DVDs, to the Friends at any local Library branch. Just look for the bins marked for donation drop offs in the front of each location! Branch donations are best for a very small number of items.

The Friends is not able to pickup any donations.

We’re with the Banned! This year’s Banned Book Week occurs Sept. 22-28th but we’re celebrating early at the Warehouse! This annual event highlights books that have been challenged and banned throughout the years. Shop our Banned Books display in the front room to support the Freedom to Read!

It’s a Board Game Blowout! Our front room has been taken over by board games of all types! From classics like Scrabble and Checkers, to games you’ve never seen before, the Warehouse has your next Game Night covered!

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! This celebration of the Latinx community and their contributions to our global culture runs from Sept. 15- Oct 15. The Warehouse has a display of books by Latinx authors showcasing their experiences near our front door!

Let’s get Nostalgic with vintage cookbooks, children’s books, manuals, and more! Journey back to a simpler time with advice life advice from yester-year; time travel is possible at the Warehouse!

Ask about buying a Friends’ gift certificate at checkout for the book lovers in your life! Certificates can be purchased in any denomination and make great gifts for any occasion!

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The Friends’ Warehouse was recent included in a Redfin blog detailing 12 Hidden Gems of Cincinnati! Check out the article here to see the other 11 places you should be visiting in Cincy!