Each branch may have different guidelines for what they are able to accept, so please contact the friends group of your local branch for more details. We thank all our donors for enriching the librarys collection and making the sales a success. The millburn free public library accepts book donations once a year in anticipation of the friends of the millburn librarys annual book sale. You may request a receipt of donations gift receipt for tax purposes. Donations are only accepted during branch open hours. Book sales at our libraries are sponsored by friends of the library chapters at individual libraries, and proceeds support the libraries and our programming. Request for letter of acknowledgement if you would like to receive a letter of acknowledgement complete below and give to a library staff member at the circulation desk, library north 1st floor along with the materials. The free library of philadelphia foundation gratefully accepts donations of material goods and noncash contributions for the free library of philadelphia, which are in line with its current mission, collections, and programming.
The seattle public library foundation accepts private donations. The anne arundel county public library appreciates your support for our programs and initiatives. Overdrive does not offer any services directly to library patrons so purchasing on behalf of the library is not an option. These donated materials are sorted by volunteers and sold in our daily lobby sale and our periodic big book sales. Shop our carefully curated collection of fun and eclectic gifts and goods, and give back to your community. Book donations friends of the uwmadison libraries uw. When to donate while the sayreville public library and the friends of the library appreciate the kindness of those willing to donate material, the librarys lack of storage prevents all donations from being accepted. On monday, february 10, 2020 the friends of the hockessin library board honored longtime volunteer, board member, and book sale chair larry thurrell for his over 25 years of service to the library and the friends. Clean, sellable donations may be brought into the library during open hours during the dropoff period. Items that meet the criteria for addition to our collection will be added through the collection development dept those that do not may be donated to the friends of.
A tax receipt form is available for anyone who donates items. We thank you for your interest in donating books to the. We are a notforprofit organization, staffed completely by unpaid volunteers. Accepted donations, at the discretion of the appropriate staff member, include. Discover how you can support your library through donations of books, money or time. Materials donations policy anne arundel county public library. The north wales area library raises funds through used book donations which are offered for sale daily on shelves inside. The friends of the library accepts donations of books, dvds, cds, and audiobooks. Support the chapel hill public library by donating books, cds and dvds in good condition. Donated books or audiovisual items will be used and enjoyed by library patrons for years to come. The library may contract with a vendor for online book selling and to recycle unsold donations.
Nonprofit organizations, such as the friends of the library or library foundations. Policy on gifts of materials the new york public library. Donations are accepted at central library year round. Feb 16, 2015 yes, please check with your local library before you go what their donations policy is. Your donations are gratefully received by the library and are tax deductible. If you have unique materials of local interest that are not in the black studies center or washingtoniana special collections, and you would like to speak with a librarian about donating such items to the library, please contact collections services at 2027271117. Please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials.
Materials the friends of the library accept books, cds and dvds like new or in good condition. Thank you for your interest in making a donation to the newburgh free library. A list of worthy community agencies and organizations that accept used items is. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. Donations of books, dvds and audiobooks are accepted for the semiannual book sales held by the friends of lower macungie library.
You can also make cash, inkind, planned or inmemoriam donations online or in. Please check the friends of lml page to see ifwhen donations are being accepted. Used book donation guidelines nwal north wales area library. This is a special way of remembering or honoring someone dear.
Friends of the clearwater library clearwater, fl library. If the library wants the books you have, donate them. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. Book donations may be made through local little free library booksharing boxes. Donate to help the new york public library provide free books, classes, and more to all. Give children gifts that they can share with our community. I work at a regional nsw library and we get offered vast amounts of books each year as many people are like. Almost any current big six publishing authors can be adopted. Book aid international provides new books to public libraries, schools, refugee camps, hospitals, prisons and universities around the world. Donated books are sold in most branches and at book ends bookstores, located at the toronto reference library and north york central library. Book donation programs libguides at american library. Montgomery county public libraries book donations and sales.
Fed tax id 237292743 all donations are tax deductible. Donations are mainly used in the friends book store, discarded or donated elsewhere. The friends of the library was formed to help the library maintain its role as a center for learning, enjoyment and public service. Memphis public library accepts donations of books at all of our branches and at central library. Check if your local library will take book donations. Apr 17, 2019 donations of gently used items in good condition and odor and moldfree are accepted by many of delawares public libraries during their business hours. If you live in france, you can give a second life to your books, cds and dvds by donating them to libraries without borders. If you would like to donate books, please call your local branch library to see if they are able to accept donations at this time. Its easy to give to your library, and each library has various ways to provide support. Your gift large or small will have a big impact on the services and programs the library is able to. The lansdale public library lpl has a lot of resources that you can borrow, including books, magazines.
All contributions to the denver public library friends foundation are taxdeductible to the extent allowed by the law. The fund and its governing board is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with the primary goal of securing volutnary contributions to help support operational and capital needs of. The currency of the materials you want to donate is important to us. Before donating to the library, reach out to your local branch to find out if the books you want to donate meet their requirements. The new york public library relies on the generosity of its donors to build its research and special collections.
The money is used to purchase new library materials. Jan 24, 2019 the local donation program of the international book project is always looking to expand and provide literacy to those in need. If you have books you would like to donate, please consider giving them to the ncsu friends of the library. The friends of middletown public library hold a book sale in the library basement twice each year typically in spring and fall. Your donations and purchases help aid us in our quest to provide the citizens of sayreville with outstanding public service. All items collected are sold online through better world books. Inkind gifts the free library of philadelphia foundation gratefully accepts donations of material goods and noncash contributions for the free library of philadelphia, which are in line with its current mission, collections, and programming. Burlington public library does not accept donations of books, dvds, or cds. We are not able to accept used book donations while branches are closed.
Donating books and materials to the library is a great way to pass along your used reading or electronic media items so others may enjoy them. We will send you a confirmation email immediately after you make your donation that will serve as your receipt for tax purposes. Donate books friends of the knox county public library. The leonia public librarys memorialgift fund is a wonderful way to honor a friend or loved one. Due to covid19, the calgary public library has suspended its book donation program indefinitely. Donate used books and media abington township public library. Some donated items will end up on library shelves, but most of your donations are used in these ways. Book material donations can be dropped off monday friday between 9. Book sales and book donations belmont public library. However, because weve suspended all our volunteer activities at least through the end of march, we wont be able to accept additional donations until further notice. How to donate books practical tips many people ask us where and how to donate books. Childrens books can be donated to kids book bank cleveland. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service.
During the time of no book sales, contributions to the friends are especially helpful. Current hardcover and paperback books in good condition. You dont need to make a longterm commitment to make a lasting impact. Does the library accept donations of used books and. Honor a family member, a friend, yourself, or a special event. You may also donate to the librarys foundation online. Please bring donations to the newburgh free library during open hours. The friends are committed to the preservation of books. Book donations district of columbia public library. If you only have a few, the best thing to do is put them in a neighborhood little library near you. You can donate books to the friends of the library for their annual book sale.
Throughout the year, the kings county library accepts donations of books, cds, dvds at every branch library location. The friends appreciate cash donations of any amount. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick. If you have any questions about donations of books please contact alicia guzman at. We accept three reasonably sized, noncommercial bags or small boxes of donated material per person whenever the libraries are open. Oldham county public library book donation policy the oldham county public library gratefully accepts donated books and other materials that are in good condition. Profits from these sales help support collection development, library programming and staff development. Your donations are tax deductible and donation receipts are available. Guidelines for donating items deposit donated materials into the donations drop box at any branch. Nov, 2014 all books, dvds, cds, puzzles, video games and other items donated by the public, along with library discards, are processed by our tireless troop of friends of the library volunteers. About us donate volunteer calendar faqs e library policies contact us directions books, magazines, dvds, cds, audiobooks the lansdale public library lpl has a lot of resources that you can borrow, including books, magazines, audiobooks, dvds, and cds. Please check our website for updates about the reopening. Marys county library are happy to accept donations of the following.
All books, dvds, cds, puzzles, video games and other items donated by the public, along with library discards, are processed by our tireless troop of friends of the library volunteers. Your donations are sold by the friends of the library at book sales throughout the year. Donated books and materials are crucial to supporting our annual frank b. Donated items are sold, redistributed, or recycled depending on the need for the item or its condition. The leonia public library s memorialgift fund is a wonderful way to honor a friend or loved one.
Albany public library foundation 161 washington avenue albany, ny 12210. Drop off your preread books at any of the library branches. Items that meet the criteria for addition to our collection will be added through the collection development dept those that do not may be donated to the friends of the library for future sale to the public at one. The new online library donation form includes fields for the author, title, and description of the book or item that you wish to donate so that our acquisitions staff can determine that the book meets our collection development requirements. Donate items please call 6108202400 x141 to discuss your donation before bringing material to the library. Withdrawn library materials and donations are sold primarily through better world books. The friends support library programs for adults and children, as well as offering funds for ongoing technical and staff needs. Some libraries have more shelf space and need for donations such as for upcoming book sales than others, so its best to contact the library directly. However, the library does warn it has limited space and cannot accept all donations. The library also offers the option to adopt children and young adult literature. For all items we accept, we will stamp your list of donated items as your receipt. Books and other materials please check your librarys donation guidelines before toting items to the library. Donations the lpl is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, so any donations are taxdeductible. This guide provides information on some of the groups and organizations that do handle book donations including donations of used books if you are seeking book donations, you may be eligible to apply for donations from the groups listedor one of the.
These funds are used to support collections and programs at the denver public library. Your gift makes it possible to continue to provide outstanding library service. Many of the books and items sold during the friends of lincoln library sales have been donated by individuals and groups in the community. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale.
The library does not accept donations of used books or media. These items are processed by the friends of the library for sale at the whitney book corner or at the library book sales. While the library may not accept every donation offer, special. Your items may be added to the collection, sold at our book sale, or discarded.
Books and other materials please check your librarys donation guidelines before toting items to. Ventura county library system accepts charitable donations through our ventura county library foundation and friends of the library groups, all 501c3 nonprofit organizations. The local donation program of the international book project is always looking to expand and provide literacy to those in need. The library has a suggestion list of over 650 possible authors and series to adopt, but any authors and series may be adopted. Bring your donations to the library or call for pickup. When the renovation is completed, we look forward to receiving your gentlyused books and again holding our book sales. Adopt a library encourages donations to libraries and schools in the us and around the world. For more information on the sales including how to donate books, arrange a pick up, or volunteer for the book sale, please call the friends office at 6082652505 or contact the friends. Donations are accepted on the 2 nd saturday of each month from 9 am12 noon at the fohl book shed located on old lancaster pike behind the memorial hall hockessin fire co. We also have volunteer opportunities in many parts of the organization. Needed titles will be added to the librarys collections. Marietta, ga the cobb county library and friends of the library hosted their semiannual book sale at jim miller park oct. For more information, call 9418615468 or 9418615481. In general we are happy to accept donations with publication dates within the.
Little free library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and your monetary donation is tax deductible. If you shop at amazon, please list the ventura county library foundation as your charity. They welcome donations of new and used books and dvds in good condition. The friends work to promote closer ties between the public and the library. Donated books and multimedia materials that are appropriate to the librarys collection will be. Be prepared to share the titles and condition of the books you wish to donate. The library accepts materials in good condition and prefers current titles by popular authors.
In a period of budget cuts at all levels of government, the library relies more and more on monetary donations to accomplish its mission to provide free and equal access to information to all davenport residents. In addition, many branches always have a few shelves of donated used books for sale. Donate books or materials nc state university libraries. Donate to the library due to the pandemic and current library closures, we are unable to accept donated materials at this time. The friends of the south pasadena public library is a nonprofit, tax exempt 501c3 organization. March was clearly the month for authors to attempt their own bookish springcleans, with james patterson donating 200,000 of his own novels to. Donations are accepted during regular library hours, and materials can be dropped off as you enter to the right of the security gates. This guide provides information on some of the groups and organizations that do handle book donations including donations of used books if you are seeking book donations, you may be eligible to apply for donations from the groups listedor one of. You would need to contact your local library, you may be able to make a direct monetary donation in combination with a request to include a title in your library s collection. Donate books and other materials in good condition at your local library. If you have historically significant manuscripts, photographs, books, archival materials or other items that you believe would enhance the librarys research and special collections, please contact one of the librarys curators or, for general inquiries, please contact gifts. We welcome your charitable contributions, including books of all types, and receipts are available at the front desk. The friends of albany public library is a memberbased organization that supports the librarys mission through programming and donations. Book sale proceeds support the librarys collections, programs and.
Book donations may be made through local little free library book sharing boxes. Abington township public library atpl gratefully and willingly accepts donations as long as givers place no restrictions on their use or disposal. Centreville branch 121 south commerce street centreville, maryland 21617 phone. The library reserves the right to discard any donated material without notifying the donor. The suffern free library accepts donations of new and used books, cds, movies and cd roms. How and what to donate to the library denver public library. These items become the inventory for the chandler booktique, the annual book sale, online sales through and the bag sales. Were grateful for the books you donate to us at your favorite knox county public library location, and we love receiving all those purple bags filled with your generous donations. My students get their reading material from their english teachers or the school library, and not from a regular library. Until further notice, please refrain from making physical material donations to the friends book sale. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. The library takes donations of good, used books yearround.
Each dollar you donate will go towards keeping our vast collections, educational programs, and community services free for all new yorkers. Please, no textbooks, encyclopedias, magazines or outofdate items. Our spring book sale has been cancelled due to covid19. Acceptable donations include cash, computers, books, dvds, cds. Unless otherwise specified, your gifts will be added to the sarasota county library system make a difference fund which supports services at each of the ten public libraries. The new book donation form does not affect the current system for wish list donations. If you have an organization and would like to be considered for a local book donation please fill out our local donations application. Temporarily closed when open, our library hours are. How to donate books friends is not accepting book donations. Biblionef sends childrens books to schools, orphanages etc. However, if you have at least one small box full of books, we encourage you to share them with a unique network known as better world books bwb. Donated items are not usually added to bcpls inventory. Donate to the library library city of mississauga mississauga.