Need to clear out your bookshelves?

Sometimes when you're getting ready to sell and move, some of the bulk items you need to declutter are books! There's a great local organization that is a fantastic resource in helping you find a good home for those tomes. In fact, it's one of my favorite charities, Lexington's own International Book Project. Affectionately known as IBP, the organization acts internationally, nationally and locally to promote literacy and global friendships by shipping books directly to schools, libraries, and peace corps volunteers throughout the world. This year, IBP was recognized by the Million Dollar Roundtable as its charity of the year and has shipped thousands of books to those in need.

Donated books that are not appropriate for shipment overseas (cookbooks for example) are sold through a used book store the organization operates at its warehouse, located at 1440 Delaware Avenue (between Winchester & Liberty Roads).

I'd be remiss if I didn't mention they also take monetary donations to ship the books as well, so if you need to declutter your wallet -- they can help with that too! Or, if you are new to Lexington, love books and want to get involved with a wonderful charity through volunteering talent, IBP is a great place to volunteer locally and have the satisfaction of truly helping people around the world.