A shelf of books we pass between us, and a list of places where the things we no longer need can matter to someone else. Everything here is shared by colleagues, for anyone who wants to read a little more or give a little more.
ShareAdd a book, a request or a place to give. It takes a minute.
We checkA volunteer looks at every entry before it appears.
Pass it onTake a book on trust, bring it back, and leave a few words for the next reader.
For the love of reading
A shelf we fill together
Every book here was brought in by a colleague who thought someone else should read it. Take one, read it, bring it back. No sign-outs, no tracking, just trust.
Fresh on the shelf
On the shelf
Loading the shelf…
Looking for
Books colleagues would love to read. Have one at home? Bring it in.
The honour system. Take a book whenever you like and return it when you are done. If you loved it, leave a like or a few words for the next reader.
For the love of giving
Where your things can do more good
A list of NGOs, associations, drives and people who collect books, toys, clothes, e-waste and more. Each entry is shared by someone who knows them.
Please contact an organisation before dropping anything off. Needs, timings and addresses change. Listings are curated, not endorsed, and no money is handled through this site.
Places to give and ways to volunteer
Loading…
About
Why iriscares
At IRIS, work has never been the whole of it. We’ve always tried to help each other grow, and to give back where we can. iriscares is a small, shared space for that: a place to share what we have, connect with each other, and do some good in our own way.
Inspired by Swami, and the spirit of giving and growing together he lived by.
For the love of giving: places where things we no longer need can matter to someone else.
How it works
Books
Anyone can add a book or request one. A volunteer moderator checks every entry before it appears.
Books are borrowed on trust. Nothing is tracked.
Every book here is someone’s treasure. Handle it with care and return it in good shape. Be good, be responsible.
Giving
The organisations listed are ones we’ve given to ourselves, or that came recommended by someone we trust.
If you’re suggesting an organisation, please check with them first that they’re happy to be listed.
Contact details are shown only after we’ve verified the organisation and they’ve agreed. Personal information is never shown upfront, and DPDP rules apply.
Both sections are built together. The more we add and use them, the better they get.
Disclaimer
Last updated:
This site shares curated information contributed by the community. Listings are not endorsements, and we do not own or guarantee the information. No money is collected or handled here. Please check details directly with any organisation and use your own discretion.
Privacy notice
Last updated:
We follow India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and its Rules. This site is run by volunteers, for adults (18 and over).
What we collect: only what each form asks for: your name, and your email if you choose to give it. For organisations, the details you share about them.
Why: to run this site and nothing else. Your name appears with what you share. Your email is used only to contact you about your submission and is never shown on the site. We do not sell or share your data, or use it for marketing.
Your consent: you agree to this notice by ticking the box on a form. We record when you agreed and which version of this notice you saw. Organisations listing themselves agree separately to being listed.
Who can see it: only the site's volunteer moderators, who sign in with a password and a two-step code. Every change they make is logged.
How long we keep it: your email is deleted automatically 90 days after your entry is approved or declined, or after your request is closed. What you chose to share publicly (for example, a book note with your name) stays until you ask us to remove it.
Your rights: you can ask to see, correct or erase your information, or withdraw your consent, at any time using the form below. Withdrawing consent means we remove what you shared. We act within 7 days.
If you are not satisfied: tell us first using the form below. You can also complain to the Data Protection Board of India.
On your device: we use no cookies. Your browser remembers only your own conveniences, such as books you liked and how you prefer to view the shelf; you can clear these any time. Moderators' sign-in is stored only on their own device.
Other services: visit counts come from Cloudflare Web Analytics, which uses no cookies and does not identify you. Book covers load from Open Library and Google Books, which see your device's internet address when a cover is shown. The site runs on Netlify and Supabase.
If something goes wrong: if your data is ever exposed, we will tell you and the Data Protection Board as the law requires.
Questions: write to .
What changed on
We now record when you agreed to this notice, and which version.
Emails are now deleted automatically 90 days after a decision.
Added how to withdraw consent, how to complain, what is stored on your device, and which other services the site uses.
Added the date this notice was last updated.
Correct or remove something
Spotted a mistake, or want your details taken down? Tell us and we will act within 7 days.
