March is celebrated as National Reading Month, honoring Dr. Seuss’ birthday on the second day of the month. As spring cleaning season begins, many people wonder what to do with old books that have already been read and are gathering dust on shelves. 

The easiest option may be to toss them into the recycling bin, which is perfectly acceptable, as books are recyclable, according to Rhode Island Resource Recovery. Simply remove the cover if the book is hardcover. 

However, there are several community-based ways to part with unwanted books. Consider donating them to charitable organizations such as Books Are Wings or Bay State Book Company. For a complete list of donation options, visit the Rhode Island Resource Recovery website. 

For a fun way to promote reading during National Reading Month, drop off unwanted books at a Little Free Library. While there, take a book to read. Little Free Library etiquette is simple: take a book, leave a book. Feel free to leave a book at one location and take one from another. 

Here is a condensed list of Little Free Library locations in the East Bay. For more locations and up-to-date information, download the Little Free Library app: 

• Lantern Free Library, 24 Lantern Lane, Barrington, RI 
• Police Cove Little Free Library, Barrington, RI 
• 109 Shaw Rd., Little Compton, RI 
• LoHo Little Free Library, 278 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 
• 147 Hopeworth Ave, Bristol, RI 
• 2 Stephen Drive, Bristol, RI 
• Gran's Lending Library, 135 Troy Street, Rumford, RI 
• Free Library at Grinnell's Beach, Tiverton, RI 
• Ormerod Avenue, Portsmouth, RI 
• Bristol Ferry Town Common, Portsmouth, RI 
• 323 Sanford Road, Westport, MA