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. This guide provides information on some of the groups and organizations that do handle book donations including donations of used books. The library staff will go through the items and determine if they can be used in the library. 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.
If you have books you would like to donate, please consider giving them to the ncsu friends of the library. Feb 16, 2015 dont forget to check if your local library could use them. Donations of used books and media are appreciated and help the library in a variety of ways. These funds are used to support collections and programs at the denver public library. Hennepin county library welcomes and encourages donations. The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to those who wish to support the hennepin county library through a financial or other donation. This guide provides information on some of the groups and organizations that do handle book donations. Support your libraries you can actively contribute as a member of wake county public libraries in the way that is best for you. More than 750 boxes of books, cds, dvds and more were donated to. Contact the friends of the library at 203 7948756 x 8 or by email if you need to arrange a pickup. Due to limited resources, we cannot pick up donations. Your donations are tax deductible and donation receipts are available. Friends activities vary depending on the needs of the individual community.
Fed tax id 237292743 all donations are tax deductible. The friends of the orange county library system support and cooperate with the library in enhancing resources, innovations, and services for the public. Atl fulton county public library system accepts book donations at any branch, and you may be able to arrange a pickup of your books with the friends of the library volunteer groups specific to each branch. For information on upcoming sales, please visit the friends of the reston regional library website. Friends of reston holiday book sale kicks off today reston now. We do not have an early bird program for our book sales. The orange county library system is a 501c3 organization and your donations may be tax deductable. Donating materials to your public library the south georgia regional library system welcomes donations of every kind. Our books go to learners primarily in the developing world.
We take books, audiobooks, vhs tapes, dvds, cds, magazines, and board games. The friends are temporarily unable to accept donations. Friends of the library friends of the library research. Receipts acknowledging your donation are available at the service desk. We will update our website and social media accounts when we have. Jan 24, 2019 please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials. Fairfax county public library and friends of the library clash over. Your gift large or small will have a big impact on the services and programs the library is able to provide. Sometimes branches cannot accept donations because space is limited.
If you are seeking book donations, you may be eligible to apply for. Donate to the leonia public library in bergen county new jersey. Dec 01, 2017 donations to the national library of medicine can the national library of medicine nlm accept donations. Donations of new or gently used books may be incorporated into the library s circulating collection, or may be sold in a book sale. Book donations district of columbia public library.
You can become actively involved or simply have the. Forbes library forbes library accepts donations of new and almostnew books, audio books, and dvds in excellent, clean condition to be considered for addition into the collection or for the ongoing book sale. Fairfax county public library missionwe build community and promote literacies through programming, community spaces, technologies, and collections of educational and recreational resources. I work at a regional nsw library and we get offered vast. Donations of gently used materials are given to the friends of the library and most are sold at book sales and in the lobby shop.
The reston friends rely on donations to run our book sales and raise money for the library. Please be aware that the american library association does not accept or distribute donations of books or any other materials. This includes our dropoff site as well as library branches. Reducing the amount of waste we produce, and reusing things to their fullest, are our first lines of defense in conserving natural resources. The friends accept donations anytime the book cellar is open or at other times by arrangement. Donations are only accepted during branch open hours. Bookmedia donations northern tier regional library. Donate books or materials nc state university libraries. Donating books in the northampton area forbes library. Your book donations are used in one of the following ways.
If youve decided your personal library is getting too large, donating books to a library can not only reduce the clutter in your home, but also reduce your income taxes. As a precaution to help reduce health risks, we are not accepting book donations at. If you have questions as to the library being qualified. The library is accessible by multiple fairfax connector and ribs bus routes. Friends of the reston regional library is made up of nearly 100 active volunteers who donate over 10,000 hours a year to process donations. Most friends groups hold book sales, and the proceeds are donated back to the library to help the library acquire books and equipment as well as sponsor programs and exhibits beyond the library s operating budget. To change the language of this website, click the dropdown list and select the desired language. Donate to the library montrose regional library district. Donated items may be placed in the librarys collection or provided to the friends of virginia beach public library, which supports vbpl and the community with proceeds from used book sales. Please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials. The library also accepts monetary donations, either given directly to the library or through the friends of the libraries adoptabook program. Yes, the national library of medicine nlm is authorized by the u. The reston regional library is located in the heart of reston and is vital to a community that lives, works and plays in reston.
The friends appreciate cash donations of any amount. Friends of the reston regional library is hosting their fall book sale. Information on donating books and other materials to the library. One of the most thoughtful ways to remember a friend or loved one is by making a memorial donation to your public library.
As a precaution to help reduce health risks, we are not accepting book donations at this time. Thousands of books available at friends of reston regional library. Donate used books and media donated materials policy abington township public library atpl gratefully and willingly accepts donations as long as givers place no restrictions on their use or disposal. Donation policy hennepin county library board policy purpose. Home book donation programs libguides at american library. Book sales occur on a single day, usually a saturday, and encompass the hours the library is open. Use your library healthy circulation statistics and program participation go a long way towards ensuring the future of your local library adoptabook here is a very personal way to contribute to your local library and an opportunity to honour someone of your choice. These donations may be given as outright gifts or in honor or memory of someone. Donate materials friends of multnomah county library. Library advocates and a reston regional library friends board member.
Recycling often gets the spotlight, but its last in the reduce, reuse, recycle motto for a reason. Membership fees and any additional donated funds go towards our efforts to support the reston library community. Donations can be brought to the library during regular library hours, between opening time and 3pm. Jan 24, 2019 please be aware that the american library association does not accept or distribute donations of books or any other materials. Please call ahead if you have donations of more than 5 boxes. Book donation guidelines friends of the reston regional. The proceeds are used to support library services and collections.
Thank you so much for thinking to donate books to us. The library does not accept donations of used books or media. Your secure donations are supported through the cleveland public library foundation. The diversity and depth of the librarys australian special collections owes much to the generous donations of individuals and organisations. Posted in library news and tagged book donations, friends of the library. Visitors to the tysonspimmit regional library used book sale on june 1. Seeking book donations american library association. The nlm does not solicit funds or inkind gifts or participate in fundraising activities. Donate for a great cause friends of the mountain view library. We cannot accept donations when the library is closed. Proceeds go to fund library materials and programs in our community. Donated books are sold in most branches and at book ends bookstores, located at the toronto reference library and north york central library. Donations help build and enrich the librarys collections and ensure the nations creativity, research and stories are preserved for the benefit of all australians today and for the future.
Friends of reston regional library library fairfax county. The friends of the south pasadena public library is a nonprofit, tax exempt 501c3 organization. The friends of the library support library programs and services through the proceeds of their twice yearly book sales. Most libraries are qualified charities because they are nonprofit educational institutions. How and what to donate to the library denver public library. 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. The vast majority of material in the book sales comes from donations to the library. Donate used books and media abington township public library. Montgomery county public libraries book donations and sales. 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 branches accept donations of used books, music, and dvd videos. Support your libraries wake county, north carolina.
After going through an evaluation process, any books that are not selected go. The library accepts donations of recent books, recorded books, cds, and dvds. All five branches of south central regional library accept donations of books, dvds, and cds. Congress to accept bequests and donations in support of its mission. Support your library saint john free public library. A financial donation to the library allows us to purchase a book that is a lasting tribute and will benefit readers in the community for many years. You can bring up to two bagsboxes of materials, in good condition, to your neighborhood library and your donation will be delivered to the friends book sorting room. We are not able to assign a dollar amount or value to your donation. Reston regional library is a busy public library located in fairfax county va, serving the residents of reston, herndon, and surrounding communities. Donations are mainly used in the friends book store, discarded or donated elsewhere. The friends of the library support library programs and services through the proceeds of their twice yearly booksales. If you would like to donate books in france, please read our book donation guidelines in french.
We are an active group of volunteers who support our community through blood, sweat, and yearround book sales. The friends support library programs for adults and children, as well as offering funds for ongoing technical and staff needs. 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. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Pickups are available for larger donations or for those with special needs. The johnson county library foundations purpose is to build an endowment fund for the librarys collection and to secure financial support for life. Throughout the year, the kings county library accepts donations of books, cds, dvds at every branch library location. About 3 weeks prior to the spring and fall sales, the friends ask that donations cease. Your donations are sold by the friends of the library at book sales throughout the year. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual 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. The athens regional library system accepts gifts of money, books, films, pamphlets, periodicals and the like with the understanding that the library may do with them as it sees fit. Check if your local library will take book donations. Give to the foundation or friends give your support by getting involved with the johnson county library foundation. These items may be taken to any library for donation. Drop off your preread books at any of the library branches. 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. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. 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. Donate books in france bibliotheques sans frontieres libraries.
Vbpls materials management unit determines whether donated items meet selection guidelines. Donations are accepted at central library year round. Give to the foundation or friends johnson county library. Hours are thursdays 9am12pm except for the 3rd thursday which has extended hours from 9am7pm and the 1st and 2nd saturday 10am1pm. Please refer to our material donations policy for details. Donations to the national library of medicine can the national library of medicine nlm accept donations. At the friends of the library bookstore located adjacent to the sunnyside regional library, the bookstore offers new and used books, records, tapes, cds, dvds and more.
Donations of books and other information materials to hong kong public libraries hkpl from individuals and organizations are welcome. The library offers a blend of smalltown hospitality and large, cosmopolitan county resources. 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. The friends are committed to the preservation of books. Some are added to our collection, while others are sold at our annual book sale. After going through an evaluation process, any books that are not selected go to the friends of the library for their 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. We are anchored by the following values which guide us in our vision and the fulfillment of our mission. 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. Visit the library website for branch hours and locations. Books for the librarys shelves by providing new or replacement copies for lost or worn library copies. If you have a large collection of books youd like to donate, please contact us directly via email at.
Anything you give to us counts as a charitable donation, and we are glad to provide you with a receipt for tax purposes. Whether youre offering book donations, money, or your time, you are helping us grow and enhance our services, facilities, and collection. All items collected are sold online through better world books. If youre a book sale lover, you might want to get on our annual membership list. Donated books and materials are crucial to supporting our annual frank b. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. Membership applications are available at the librarys main desk. Dont forget to check if your local library could use them. Sales are held indoors at the reston regional library. Membership applications are available at the library s main desk. All contributions to the denver public library friends foundation are taxdeductible to the extent allowed by the law. Book donations each year, our patrons generously donate thousands of items to the library.
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