Home > Events and Programs > Special Events > Gift of Reading Special Events Book Collection Drive at DPL! All Detroit Public Library Locations Book Collection Drive this Holiday Season. The annual Free Press Gift of Reading drive is under way to collect books for kids through December 9. The Detroit Public Library is a collection point to donate new books. Each Branch Library and all Main Library departments will have their own book collection box. Monetary donations also are welcome. Checks made payable to Gift of Reading may be sent to P.O. Box 640703, Detroit, MI 48264-0703. Any questions please call, 313-833-4042.