2026 Recycling Weekend: Book Drive with International Book Project

“Recycle” books you no longer need by donating them at the Zoo. We have partnered with the International Book Project to help literacy efforts across the globe. All donated books must be in excellent condition. Please do not donate books that have Cracked or broken bindings Water damage Mold, mildew, or a strong musty odor Torn or missing pages Yellowed pages Excessive underlining, highlighting, or writing Evidence of pests (cobwebs, insect shells, droppings) Accepted Books Children’s books (picture books, chapter books, young adult) Textbooks for all grades Medical textbooks (including academic journals) published after 2000 Vocational books (plumbing, carpentry, etc.) Popular fiction and nonfiction books for adults Reference books (dictionaries and thesauri) published after 2010 Books in Spanish Not Accepted Items Encyclopedias of any kind Religious/evangelical or political books Reader’s Digest condensed books Magazines of any kind Diaries or journals (books that are meant to be written in) Self-help books Cookbooks published prior to 2015 Gardening books Travel books published prior to 2020 CDs, DVDs, or books on tape Recycling Weekends Join us weekends in April to learn how recycling programs help our planet. Organizations and programs that help benefit the air, water, land, and of course, animals, will be featured each weekend. Party for the Planet: A Monthlong Celebration of the Earth Celebrate Earth Day all April! Powered by LG&E and KU Foundation Click on dates for more information. Recycling Weekends FREE Community Recycling Programs Recycling from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Book Drive with International Book Project April 4 Shoe Recycling with WaterStep April 5 Electronics Recycling with Bluegrass Recycle April 11 Cell Phone Recycling with Eco Cell April 12 Eyeglass Recycling with Vision First April 18 Prescription Drug Takeback with LMPD April 19 Document Shredding with Shred-It April 26 Educational Activities FREE Community Activities. TREE GIVEAWAY Saturday,…