Thank you for your interest in donating to the library. How and what to donate to the library denver public library. Peters calls on community to donate or make critical. We appreciate your support of the oviatt library in other ways. There are many ways you can contribute to the library. Book donations district of columbia public library. Your donations are sold by the friends of the library at book sales throughout the year. The friends welcome the donation of gentlyused books of all sorts. Donations will be accepted at library welcome desks during regular business hours.
The kern county library is a place where one can find inspiration, information, and can connect with the community. Most needed are volunteers who can work a morning, afternoon, or evening kahului shift one day a week on an ongoing basis. The library does not accept donations of used books or media. Free and open to the public, and no registration required. You can also donate the following items to help support the friends of the glendale public library. Libraries mainly want time, life, national geographic, and other newseducational mags. The salvation army the salvation army accepts used goods donations, including hardback and paperback books. Libraries closed through at least may 4 all library locations and book drops are closed until at least may 4. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. Jan 24, 2019 please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials. Our books go to learners primarily in the developing world. Practice your spanish language skills in this casual, conversational setting. If accepted, your donation may be added to the library collection, placed in the friends of the librarys book sale, or offered to other local libraries andor agencies.
You can find dropoff locations in your community on the salvation army website. As ive mentioned a few times in this post, please be courteous and thoughtful when you wish to donate books. There is a one year moratorium ending june 20, 2020 on accepting book donations for the fol lobby book cart and an indefinite moratorium on accepting books for the librarys collection. Home book donation programs libguides at american library. They may be mailed to a specific library or dropped off at any of our locations. What to donate we accept gently used, saleable materials on all subjects. Any location can accept your donation and provide you a receipt. To speak with a member of library staff about a donation you have made or would like to make, please call 405 6063760. Tax receipts can be obtained at the circulation desk. 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. Because the library collection is actively used, no guarantee can be made that any gift will become a permanent addition. The library is always looking for quality book donations in good condition. Proceeds from book sales supports library programs and services. Also includes resources for those seeking donations.
Decisions on whether and how donated items will be added to the library s collections are based on the same evaluative criteria that are applied to purchased materials. The asia foundation, books for asia program accepts book donations from individuals and companies to a number of countries in the asian region. Like us right away so you dont miss out on any of our great deals. Receipts acknowledging your donation are available at the service desk. To help limit the spread of covid19 virus, the vancouver public library has closed all locations effective march 16th until further notice. Book sales benefit the douglas county libraries foundation. Wed, apr 29, 2020 mystery book group discusses the force by don winslow at 7. The friends of the sisters library book corner is now closed and the friends are not taking donations at this time. Throughout the year, the kings county library accepts donations of books, cds, dvds at every branch library location. Please leave donated books inside the donation room, located just inside the librarys parking garage, behind a door marked book donations.
The donations go to stock the salvation army store, or to provide reading materials for salvation armys homeless shelters. Donations of materials will be accepted by the library within the following guidelines. Donations of books and other information materials to hong kong public libraries hkpl from individuals and organizations are welcome. Friends of the oviatt library how to donate books oviatt. Whenever possible, call ahead to be sure your book donation is neededciting specific genres when possible. Hardback paperback books, audio books, cds, sheet music, dvds.
Information about how to donate books to needy libraries. Or, for monetary donations, you can complete this form online, print it and send us a business or personal check for any amount you. Books may be dropped off in an outside donation box at the north end of the building on the patio. Friends of the clearwater library clearwater, fl library. 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. Phoenix public library is very interested in receiving donations of materials documenting arizona and phoenix history. The toronto public library foundation helps to provide enhanced resources to the library that are not covered by. The writing contest is named in memory of orinda resident poul anderson, a popular science fiction writer of over 80 books. However, they are subject to the same selection process as those acquired through purchase, and acceptance generally depends on their conformity with the established selection criteria and ability to strengthen the library collection. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale.
Our recipients have very few or no books and each book is used by many different people, so we ask that all donations be in good to excellent condition with no yellowing pages, broken spine, musty smell, underlining etc. Anyone who wants to join our book store email list can fill out an address slip at the book store checkout counter. The friends of the orange county library system support and cooperate with the library in enhancing resources, innovations, and services for the public. Donations are accepted at central library year round. Bookends store donations can be dropped off at toronto reference library in the drop box located at front of the book store during branch hours. If you shop at amazon, please list the ventura county library foundation as your charity. Peters health website so they can be thanked for their generosity and contributions. The friends appreciate cash donations of any amount.
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. A library plate recognizing your gift will be placed in each item that is added to the library collection. 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. There are many ways to support your library both with your time and through donations. Your donation is taxdeductible and provides critical support to library programs and collections. Making a donation to the dar library daughters of the. It is a resource for accessibility to learning, programs, and more. Community members who donate are encouraged to complete a donation form on the st. Drop off your preread books at any of the library branches. Thank you so much for thinking to donate books to us.
Madison public library accepts gifts of new or gentlyused books, magazines, dvds, and music or books on compact disc. This guide provides information on some of the groups and organizations that do handle book donations including donations of used books. All accepted donations should meet the collection development policy and require the approval. Help the orange county library system by donating your books. Proceeds earned support the poughkeepsie public library district. Feb 16, 2015 check if your local library will take book donations. Donate norwalk public library services official website. We generally pass donations along to the friends of the library. Most of the book are sold at their annual book sales. A list of worthy community agencies and organizations that accept used items is. Your donation will be considered for friends of the library book sales. They only keep a handful of those books that you donate.
They sell the items in their bookstore on the third floor of the main library and in our branches, and generously donate the proceeds back to the library to support programs and services. Jun 20, 2017 the new book donation form does not affect the current system for wish list donations. Help is needed sorting and shelving books, assisting patrons, and operating the cash register. For more information on current changes to our services. The metropolitan library system does not accept donations of materials to be added to library shelves or to be displayed in libraries without approval of the metropolitan library commission. Monetary donations, as well as book donations, are accepted, as well as the. The friends of crandall public library gratefully accept your gently used donations for our book sales, which are.
The friends of the library bookstores always need donations of books, especially paperbacks and fiction in good condition, for resale in the stores. Keep in mind that quality, gentlyused books will always be most appreciated. The maui friends of the library could not operate its used bookstores without our volunteers generous donation of their time. The library accepts certain book donations for use in our bookstore and book sales to help fund new library materials for our collections as well as programs such as our summer reading initiatives.
Donate used books on maui maui friends of the library. The friends of the orinda library is excited to announce the winners of the 2019 poul anderson creative writing contest. Rows on books on shelves at central branch the hamilton public library does not accept material donations. Donate books out of an abundance of caution, we are closing are the donation center and the friends bookstores today through the weekend. Dont forget to check if your local library could use them. Donated books are resold to the public at our bookstore and online. Visit their website to learn more about this 501c3 charitable organization and for more details.
Bring no more than two 2 boxes to the desk at any denver public library location. Are you wondering what to do with your good quality used books. Library staff will evaluate donations for inclusion in the collection in accordance with the library collection development policy. Currently the friends of the library are not accepting book donations. Donations are accepted during regular library hours, and materials can be dropped off as you enter to the right of the security gates. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Donated books are sold in most branches and at book ends bookstores, located at the toronto reference library and north york central library. You can buy or donate items and materials like books, cds, dvds and even vinyl records. The orange county library system is a 501c3 organization and your donations may be tax deductable. Your contribution helps sustain library resources and service. We are not able to assign a dollar amount or value to your donation.
We will find your books appreciative new homes, and 100% of the funds raised will go to the san diego public library. Please leave donated books inside the donation room, located just inside the library s parking garage, behind a door marked book donations. Donate books friends of the san francisco public library. Bring your donations to the library or call for pickup.
For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. You can also make cash, inkind, planned or inmemoriam donations online or in. Discover how you can support your library through donations of books, money or time. Donate books and other materials in good condition at your local library. Check if your local library will take book donations. We appreciate your call at 303 7917323 in advance of large donations more than you can carry from your vehicle. The calgary public library foundation supports the library through fundraising. Once the materials are donated to hkpl, they are handled in accordance with the donation policy and procedures. The suffern free library accepts donations of new and used books, cds, movies and cd roms. These funds are used to support collections and programs at the denver public library. Library staff cannot assist you in transporting books from your vehicle. They sell the items in their bookstore on the third floor of the main library and.