History
For decades, libraries , often in conjunction with a Friends group, have held annual or semi-annual book sales. A venue is rented or a parking lot is cordoned off and books that have been stored in basements, closets, storage units. But when the book dust clears and the last over-stuffed cardboard box has been dragged across the floor, the tables are still laden with books and records and tapes. In 2008, the Austin Public Library decided to try something different--a Zero landfill retail store operated primarily by volunteers.
Specialties
Recycled Reads (ARR) is a used bookstore and book/media salvage operation for the Austin Public Library (APL) . It is the goal of Recycled Reads to recycle library and donated materials in an ecologically responsible way; to make materials no longer able to be circulated within APL available to booklovers and educators. We offers a wide range of books, this includes just about every conceivable category including fiction, non-fiction, business, science, children's, hobbies, collecting; anything you can imagine. Our music selection includes, CDs vinyl records and even cassettes. Audio books include books on CD and on cassette tape, VHS and DVD materials are sold as well. Unique and one of a kind items are offered as collectible items. We now