For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. The friends of the reston regional library are an active group of volunteers who support the library through ongoing and special semiannual book sales. We will send you a confirmation email immediately after you make your donation that will serve as your receipt for tax purposes. We welcome your donations, but do not accept cassette tapes, records vinyl albums, vhs tapes, encyclopedias, textbooks, or magazines. 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. All donors are reminded that the primary criteria for addition of books to the collections used by the university libraries include the scholarly value and physical condition of the books. Policy on gifts of materials the new york public library. Saturday from 10 am 12 pm donations may be brought to the adriance memorial library 93 market street, poughkeepsie, ny 12601. The friends support library programs for adults and children, as well as offering funds for ongoing technical and staff needs. Book donations should only be left when the library is open. Friends of hunterdon county library book sale information. Therefore, it is the policy of pikes peak library district to encourage gifts of cash, securities, tangible property, and a variety of deferred and planned gifts.
The library accepts donations of recent books, recorded books, cds, and dvds. These societies hold book sales and other fundraisers to benefit the libraries. While the library may not accept every donation offer, special. Receipts acknowledging your donation are available at the service desk. Give to the foundation or friends give your support by getting involved with the johnson county library foundation. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact. Books are accepted year round and can be brought to either the library services desk or if. Donations of new or gently used books may be incorporated into the library s circulating collection, or may be sold in a book sale. 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. Home book donation programs libguides at american library. You dont need to make a longterm commitment to make a lasting impact. In addition to accepting donations for library collections, the new york city public library also accepts gently used paperback books for its correctional services outreach program. Donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.
Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. All contributions to the denver public library friends foundation are taxdeductible to the extent allowed by the law. Donations of books and other information materials to hong kong public libraries hkpl from individuals and organizations are welcome. Book donations are the lifeblood of our fundraising efforts. Not only is the book sale our main fund raiser, it is a wonderful community event. Donations of gently used items in good condition and odor and moldfree are accepted by many of delawares public libraries during their business hours.
Each year, the cleveland public library foundation provides vita. All donated items become the property of the library and will not necessarily be added to our collections. Friends of harford county public library are nonprofit volunteer citizens groups in the community with a common concern for the librarys active expansion and participation in community life. But outside of the occasional usedbook sale, libraries usually only get their books from specific vendors. About us friends of tompkins county public library book sale.
The friends of the reston regional library is an independent 501c3 nonprofit organization, driven by an active team of volunteers who support the library through blood, sweat, and book sales. Book drives with corporations and community partners are great. While the library may not accept every donation offer. These funds are used to support collections and programs at the denver public library. Little free library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and your monetary donation is tax deductible. Please do not leave books at the front door of the library. Book donation line at 54231859 please do not drop donations off at ponderosa elementary school. Monthly books sales take place the third saturday of every month except december from 9. May 09, 20 the library accepts donations of recent books, recorded books, cds, and dvds. 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. After going through an evaluation process, any books that are not selected go to the friends of the library for their book sale. Book donations may be made through local little free library booksharing boxes.
The new york public library relies on the generosity of its donors to build its research and special collections. 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. Typically, library societies accept likenew and gently used book donations. The friends are temporarily unable to accept donations. They welcome donations of new and used books and dvds in good condition. My students get their reading material from their english teachers or the school library, and not from a regular library. The library reserves the right to evaluate all donated and freely distributed items for inclusion in either the librarys materials collections or the annual friends of the library book sales. Cary library accepts donations of gently used materials in reasonable quantities. Membership applications are available at the librarys main desk. Donated books are sold in most branches and at book ends bookstores, located at the toronto reference library and north york central library. All donations are accepted without condition, and immediately become the property of the library. The friends are not accepting donations at this time. Your donation may be taxdeductible to the extent allowed by law. Once a gift is accepted by the library, it becomes the property of the library, to be used or disposed of in accordance with the policies established by the board of trustees.
Jan 24, 2019 please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials. Getting the most from donations public libraries online. Those that are relevant to the universitys curriculum. The friends appreciate cash donations of any amount. Book sales and donations weekly sales and donations of books, videos, cds, and other material take place fridays excluding holiday weekends from 9. Friends of the library harford county public library. Donate to help the new york public library provide free books, classes, and more to all. Contribute to the availability of a wellrounded liberal arts collection. Come to the reston regional library and see how our amazing team of volunteers turn lobby space into a book boutique at our mystery, holiday, and puzzle minisales. All donors are reminded that the primary criteria for addition of books to the collections used by the university libraries include the scholarly value and physical condition of the book s. This guide provides information on some of the groups and organizations that do handle book donations including donations of used books. 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.
Proceeds benefit the tompkins county public library tcpl, the finger lakes library system flls and. This program provides a variety of library related services, including providing a mobile book program for five jails in the city. Give your library materials for our book sales and bookstores. Our spring book sale has been cancelled due to covid19. Give to the foundation or friends johnson county library. 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. The friends are committed to the preservation of books. Book donation policy friends of the bedford public library. Book donations friends of the uwmadison libraries uw. The friends of the william jeanes memorial library collects books, cds, and dvds most of the year for their ongoing and twice yearly book sales. For any future donations, please help our staff and volunteers who sort them by observing the following guidelines. An itemized receipt is provided for tax purposes upon request. One of the busiest branches in the fairfax county public library system, reston regional library circulates more than 500,000 items a year and has a dynamic collection of approximately 145,000 items. Shop our carefully curated collection of fun and eclectic gifts and goods, and give back to your community.
They enrich the resources of the library by sponsoring book sales, fundraising, and programming. 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. This includes our dropoff site as well as library branches. Through the generosity of the friends, the reston regional library has been able to. Book donations district of columbia public library.
We are not able to assign a dollar amount or value to your donation. We accept new and gently used books at our book warehouse on mondays, wednesdays, fridays, saturdays and sundays from 10 a. Please call ahead if you have donations of more than 5 boxes. Marys county library are happy to accept donations of the following. Donated books or audiovisual items will be used and enjoyed by library patrons for years to come. 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.
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. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. Donated books and materials are crucial to supporting our annual frank b. Please consider making a gift to the cleveland public library through our nonprofit partner, cleveland public library foundation formerly the friends of the cleveland public library. The library cannot assign a monetary value to direct item gifts and donations. Reston regional library is a busy public library located in fairfax county va, serving the residents of reston, herndon, and surrounding communities. Donate books or materials nc state university libraries. Contact the friends of the library at 203 7948756 x 8 or by email if you need to arrange a pickup. Please bag or box your inkind donations in containers that do not need to be returned to you, and take them to your local library branch or to the main library, 310 n. About 3 weeks prior to the spring and fall sales, the friends ask that donations cease. Donations are only accepted during branch open hours. Please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials. The library does not accept donations of used books or media. Guidelines for book and other material donations to the friends of the bedford library as always, the friends welcome your donation of books for our ongoing book sale and our fall, winter and spring sales.
The friends of the library support library programs and services through the proceeds of their twice yearly booksales. Policy statements donors may contribute to the ppld foundation. Book donations may be made through local little free library book sharing boxes. Whether you make a donation, volunteer time, or just come and buy books, your support is appreciated. The ocean county library will temporarily close to support the proactive measures being taken by the state of new jersey department of law and public safety division of new jersey state police of emergency management administrative order no. Your donations are sold by the friends of the library at book sales throughout the year.
The evanston public library has placed a book bin outside the main library to make it easier for residents to contribute used books. The friends of middletown public library hold a book sale in the library basement twice each year typically in spring and fall. The leonia public library s memorialgift fund is a wonderful way to honor a friend or loved one. Pickups are available for larger donations or for those with special needs. All items collected are sold online through better world books. Each year, the friends of the tompkins county public library holds two book sales, one beginning the first saturday in may and the other beginning columbus day weekend in october. Drop off your preread books at any of the library branches.
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. The money raised from the annual book sale benefits your local library system and its patrons. Donate to the library due to the pandemic and current library closures, we are unable to accept donated materials at this time. Donations of used books and media are appreciated and help the library in a variety of ways. The johnson county library foundations purpose is to build an endowment fund for the librarys collection and to secure financial support for lifelong learning programs offered at johnson county library. The friends accept donations anytime the book cellar is open or at other times by arrangement. Generally, the foundations policy is to convert noncash gifts to cash as soon as possible. To recycle books and magazines that cant be donated to the library, call midwest fiber sales corporation, 911 north farm road 123, at 417 8621976.
Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. Please note that the book store follows the library districts holiday schedule. The leonia public librarys memorialgift fund is a wonderful way to honor a friend or loved one. Donate materials friends of multnomah county library. Thank you for thinking of us for your book donation. A majority of the donations we receive are passed on to the friends of the library for their book sales, or kept for our in house book sales with proceeds going to the library. Monday friday from 10 am 12 pm at the book stores donation door located on the side of the store. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. Throughout the year, the kings county library accepts donations of books, cds, dvds at every branch library location. Needed titles will be added to the librarys collections. We gather donations year round to offer gently used, good condition books and other materials of all shapes and sizes and genres. The library is always looking for quality book donations in good condition.
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. The reston regional library is located in the heart of reston and is vital to a community that lives, works and plays in reston. Your donations are tax deductible and donation receipts are available. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Donations should not be left outside the building when the library is closed or deposited in the book drop. Evanston library seeks book donations evanston now. Some items may be added to the library collection at the discretion of staff. Most libraries have a friends of the library society. We do not accept donations of old news magazines, textbooks, or encyclopedias. Your gift large or small will have a big impact on the services and programs the library is able to. For more information on book donations, email gay wilson, planning and development coordinator, 417 6160560 to donate books for the library collection, please see the information on gift and memorial books. 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. Most of our libraries can accept small donations about the amount that would fit in a grocery bag.
How and what to donate to the library denver public. Some donations will be used to replace damaged materials. This is a special way of remembering or honoring someone dear. The groups use donated books to stock library shelves or resell the books at fundraising events. Each dollar you donate will go towards keeping our vast collections, educational programs, and community services free for all new yorkers. Your gift large or small will have a big impact on the services and programs the library is able to provide. Ppld allows a variety of gift types and provides opportunities for patrons and donors to consider, and those are more completely described in the policy. 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.
Many materials not added to the collection are sold by the friends of cary library in the elizabeth k. Please call the friends book sorting room at 5039886191. How and what to donate to the library denver public library. 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. Book donation programs libguides at american library. Donations are accepted at central library year round. Most will be sold in the librarys book sales including bookstock, the rare book sale, and the ongoing foyer book. 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. 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.
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