This Massive Warehouse In Baltimore Has Thousands Of Books And Won’t Cost You A Cent

Calling all bookworms! Do you love a good bookstore or library? The following spot combines the best of both! The books you find here are yours to keep forever, and they’re also absolutely free. That’s right, FREE! Seems impossible but it’s a very real place in Charm City and it’s pretty amazing…

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You can find The Book Thing along Vineyard Lane in Baltimore. TripAdvisor / Maggi713 This place is actually a warehouse that was converted into a massive book "store." The reason we put the word store in quotations is because it's not really a store if you never spend a cent. Facebook / The Book Thing of Baltimore That's right. This place runs entirely on donations and they arrive in the thousands each and every week. You never know what you'll find at The Book Thing. Facebook / The Book Thing of Baltimore From text books to romance novels and more, there are always new treasures to be found. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm, you can arrive early and read a while... TripAdvisor / Maggi713 Just look at all those books to choose from! Or simply bring a giant box and load up on free books. There's no limit to how many you can take. Seriously! TripAdvisor / Maggi713 If you're interested in donating books, you can do so 24/7 at the book drop located outside of the warehouse.

For a more thorough glimpse at The Book Thing and to learn about its beginnings, check out the following video:

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Address:

3001 Vineyard Lane

Baltimore, MD 21218

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