Books Are GEMS
"The more you read, the more things you know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go!"
~Dr. Seuss
  • Who We Are
    • Mission and Vision
    • Board of Directors
    • Contact us
    • GEMS News
  • What We Do
    • Severn (7) Free Books a Month!
    • Storytime Saturdays
    • Test Prep Student Resources
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Educator Support & Materials
    • Major Distribution
    • General Bookstore
    • Rx to Read
  • Where To Find Us
  • Donate
  • Newsletters
    • April 2020 Newsletter
    • March 2020 Newsletter
    • February 2020 Newsletter
    • January 2020 Newsletter
    • September 2019 Newsletter
    • August 2019 Newsletter
    • July 2019 Newsletter
    • Spring 2019 Newsletter
  • Our Partners
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Special Events
    • Summer Reading Challenge
  • FAQs
  • Research

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Books are Gems is now Open on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.


Question: do my children have to be present to get free children's books? 

Answer: No, children Do Not Need to be present to receive books! Parents Can Pick Up Books for Their Kids!

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Question: I am a home-schooling parent. Am I allowed to use the same amount of materials as public school teachers are?

Answer: 
Yes. Twice per year, educators and anyone working with children may select twenty-five (25) free used books and unlimited teaching materials.

Question: what kinds of book donations do you accept?

Answer: We will accept gently used children's books. We also accept a variety of books such as cook books, novels, dictionary's, etc.
​Book Donations are accepted on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

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 Question: do you have adult-level books available?

Answer: Yes, we have a general bookstore with many books available. We suggest a donation of 50 cents for paper back books and $1 for Hardback Books.
​Magazines are Free!

Question: Do you buy books?
Answer: No.  We do not buy used books.
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Can I donate Online?
Answer: Yes, You may Donate Online Via Paypal!
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