Have you cleared off a bookshelf and found a forgotten progressive book you’d like to find a new home for? Do you create art or handmade goods that speak to a revolutionary struggle or radical icon?
The Indy Liberation Store is built by and for our community. We welcome ongoing donations of radical books and movement art to stock our shelves and sustain our space. Your donated items are sold in our storefront, with every dollar fueling the Indy Liberation Center’s mission to educate, agitate, and organize right here in Indianapolis.
Why we rely on donations
The Indianapolis Liberation Center is an all-volunteer-run space—a labor of love where we pay to keep the lights on for the movement. To build and sustain this hub for a liberated Indianapolis, we rely on a model of mutual aid, starting with community donations.
When you donate a book or a print, you’re not just giving an item. You’re providing direct, sustainable support. Your donated book is an hour of heat for our hub. Your art is a contribution to our community fund for organizing. This is how we keep our doors open.
What we’re looking for
We seek thoughtful donations that align with our mission to educate, mobilize, and inspire. We especially welcome:
Books & literature:
- Art & Aesthetics
- Anti-Imperialism & International Solidarity
- Black Liberation & Black Studies
- Children’s Literature (with radical or progressive themes)
- Education & Pedagogy
- Indigenous Studies
- Gender & Sexuality
- History
- Latin American Studies & Liberation
- Local Authors & Indianapolis History
- Organizing, Labor & Activism
- Poetry, Fiction & Autobiography
- Religion, Spirituality & Liberation Theology
- Theory
Art & handmade goods:
- Prints & Posters: Artwork with political, social justice, or radical themes.
- Handmade Goods: Pins, patches, zines, ceramics, textiles, or any craft that supports liberation and solidarity.
- Other Media: Radical music (vinyl/CDs), documentaries, or independent publications.
What happens to your donations?
Every item is carefully reviewed by our volunteers. Donated books find a new home on our curated shelves, priced accessibly. Art and handmade goods are featured prominently, celebrating our community’s creativity. The proceeds from every sale go directly to the operational costs of the Indianapolis Liberation Center, ensuring our hub remains open for meetings, events, and solidarity work.
How to donate
- Gather & Sort: Look through your library or supplies for items in good condition that fit the categories above.
- Visit us during our open hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 12:00-8:00 pm, Sunday: 1:00-5:00 pm
- Drop-off Location: Indianapolis Liberation Store, 1619 Prospect St., Indianapolis, IN 46203.
- Questions? Contact Bridget at bridget@indyliberationstore.com
Your contribution strengthens our collective resource. Thank you for helping us build and sustain this crucial space for the movement. Check out our latest promotions and events here.