Who We Are
Our free bookstore serves Muskegon and the surrounding areas by providing access to a wide range of books for free.
No qualifications, no requirements, no strings attached.
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FAQ
Are the books free?
Yes!
What's the catch?
No catch! Shopping here won’t cost you a dime. No bill, no invoice, no limit. We’ve been given a gift and it’s our joy to give one to you.
All book are stamped “NOT FOR RESALE” and we require that you not resell them for profit.
We do have a donation box or online donating, if you’d like to support our work.
Where do the books come from?
Books are donated by community members and partners like libraries and schools.
How many books can I have?
Would you like a box? Want to borrow a shopping cart to get your books to your car? We don’t set any limits as long as you’re going to utilize the books.
Do you have this particular book called...
We give away thousands of books every time we open our doors. We don’t keep a detailed inventory because it changes so fast! If you’re looking for a particular title, please come visit us and see what we currently have!
How can I support you?
- Donate Money
(helps us cover insurance, expenses, bookshelves, volunteer needs) - Donate Books
(see our donate page for more details) - Donate items on our wishlist
Hours + Location
LOCATION
PARKING
Park behind the building, come in under the awning, and walk up the ramp inside. We’re right there!
DRIVING
From the North: Head south on Business 31/Seaway Drive to Southern Ave. Use the right hand turn lane to turn right onto Southern. Our building is on the right side of the street about 2/3 mile up. There is parking available behind the building.
From the South: Head north on Business 31/Seaway Drive to Southern Ave. Use the left hand turn lane to turn left onto Southern. Our building is on the right side of the street about 2/3 mile up. There is parking available behind the building.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
We are located at the corner of Southern and Franklin Ave, in the Nims neighborhood.
Open 2nd and 4th Saturday
8am-4pm
1050 W Southern Ave, Muskegon MI 49441
(231) 981-8415
info@embracebooks.org
Wishlist