Sunday, January 11
1:00-5:00 pm
1619 Prospect Street
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 excited to announce our first community donation drive on Sunday, January 11, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Your donated books and art will be sold in our storefront, with every dollar fueling the Liberation Center’s mission to educate, agitate, and organize right here in Indianapolis.
Why we’re hosting this drive
The Liberation Center is an all-volunteer-run space—an actual labor of love where we literally pay to keep the lights on for the movement. The Indy Liberation Store, as a project of the Center, exists to be a one-stop shop for organizers, providing radical education, art, and tools for the fight, with a special focus on struggles here in our city.
To grow sustainably and keep our prices accessible, we rely on the power of our community. This drive is an act of mutual aid in motion. The books, art, and goods you donate will be sold in our storefront, with every dollar going directly back to sustaining the Liberation Center’s rent, utilities, and vital programming. Your donated book isn’t just a book; it’s an hour of heat, a month of internet for organizing, or a contribution to our community fund.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking thoughtful donations that align with our mission to educate, mobilize, and inspire. We especially welcome items in the following categories:
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, screen prints, or digital prints with political, social justice, or radical themes.
- Handmade Goods: Pins, patches, zines, ceramics, textiles, or any craft that supports our mission of liberation and solidarity.
- Other Media: Radical music (vinyl/CDs), documentaries (DVDs), or independent publications.
What Happens to Your Donations?
Every item will be carefully reviewed by our store collective. Donated books will find a new home on our curated shelves, priced accessibly for students and organizers. Art and handmade goods will be featured prominently, celebrating the creativity of our community. The proceeds from every sale go directly to the operational costs of the Indianapolis Liberation Center, ensuring this hub remains open for meetings, events, study groups, and solidarity work.
How to Participate
1. Gather & Sort: Look through your personal library, art portfolio, or craft supplies for items that fit the categories above. Please ensure books are in good, readable condition.
2. Drop Off: Bring your donations to the Indianapolis Liberation Center at 1619 Prospect St. on Sunday, January 11, between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. A volunteer will be ready to receive them with gratitude!
3. Can’t Make It? If you have items to donate but cannot attend during the drive window, please email Bridget at bridget@indyliberationstore.com to arrange an alternative drop-off time.
4. Spread the Word: Share this announcement with your book clubs, artist friends, study groups, and fellow organizers. The more our community contributes, the stronger our collective resource becomes.
Featured image: A photo of a patron browsing the Indy Liberation Store at 1619 Prospect Street. Credit: Indy Liberation Store.