Where to donate books in Christchurch

9 charity op shops in Christchurch take books. Drop off during opening hours, and check with the shop before bringing large items.

Bishopdale Dove Bookshop
11C Bishopdale Court, Bishopdale, Christchurch
Drop off: Every day 9am–5pm
Red Cross Shop
Red Cross Shop Christchurch (Manchester Street)
334 Manchester Street, Edgeware, Christchurch
Drop off: Every day 9am–5pm
Picks up large items
Hospice Shop
Nurse Maude Hospice Shop Merivale
186 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch
Drop off: Mon to Fri 9:30am–5pm, Sat to Sun 10am–4pm
Picks up large items
Hospice Shop
Nurse Maude Hospice Shop Beckenham
147 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch
Drop off: Mon to Fri 9:30am–5pm, Sat to Sun 10am–4pm
Picks up large items
Hospice Shop
Nurse Maude Hospice Shop Avonhead
47 Merrin Street, Avonhead, Christchurch
Drop off: Mon to Fri 9:30am–5pm, Sat to Sun 10am–4pm
Picks up large items
Red Cross Shop
Red Cross Shop Papanui
31 Main North Road, Papanui, Christchurch
Drop off: Every day 9am–5pm
Picks up large items
Hospice Shop
Nurse Maude Hospice Shop
25C Marriner Street, Sumner, Christchurch
Drop off: Mon to Fri 9:30am–5pm, Sat to Sun 10am–4pm
Picks up large items
Red Cross Shop
Red Cross Shop Hornby
1 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch
Drop off: Every day 9am–5pm
Picks up large items
Hospice Shop
Nurse Maude Hospice Shop
19-21 Marshland Road, Shirley, Christchurch
Drop off: Mon to Wed 9am–6pm, Thu to Fri 9am–9pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm
Picks up large items

Before you drop off

Wash clothes and check they’re in good shape; ripped or stained clothes cost charities money to dump.
Drop off during opening hours. Goods left outside a closed shop often get rained on or taken.
Most shops can’t take mattresses, cot and car seats (safety rules), broken electricals or large old TVs.
Ring ahead for big furniture, or book a pickup where the charity offers one.