The separate jacksonville public library naming policy covers all aspects of such a donation. To get a receipt for tax purposes, please tell a library staff member, at the time of the donation, how many and what types of items you have donated. Your secure donations are supported through the cleveland public library foundation. So many of us have books piling up in corners, lining up along the floor, stacked in piles on desks, overflowing from our bookshelves. Checks can be mailed to canton community foundation, 50430 school house road, suite 200 canton mi 48187. Donate prince georges county memorial library system. The friends of the cleveland park library will begin taking book donations again on monday, september 27th. The library has locked all book drops so please keep borrowed.
Your local library can provide acceptable donation guidelines. Starting february 1st, read one book or listen to one audiobook and you can be entered to win a gift card. Public library launches special edition of virtual. Tenleyfriendship neighborhood library, politics and prose, book bank. Especially needed are gently used hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction, cookbooks, audio books, compact discs, dvds and childrens books. Dcls spacious library in parker is home to a stateoftheart recording studio with green screen and lightfilled spaces for meetings and special events. See where your donations are making a difference around the world. Book donations district of columbia public library. If you have historically significant manuscripts, photographs, books, archival materials or other items that you believe would enhance the library s research and special collections, please contact one of the library s curators or, for general inquiries, please contact gifts. The friends of the goodnow library seek book donations for its annual book sale. The childrens area at douglas county libraries in highlands ranch is home to the market, an interactive, museumquality farmtotable play market. The dauphin county library system board of trustees has announced the appointment of karen cullings as the systems next executive director. These instructions can be posted on the librarys web site or printed in brochures describing the librarys collections. Donations are accepted at central library year round.
Please visit services during closure for updated information while the library is closed to the public. We provide a receipt for tax purposes, but appraisals for the value of donated materials are the. If you have questions as to the library being qualified. Please note that the library parking lot will be closed during book sales. If it rains on the day of a sale, the sale will be canceled and held on the next scheduled date. Additional information on donations and logistics for those donations can be found here. Montgomery county public libraries book donations and sales. Friends of the library district of columbia public library. Visit their website to learn more about this 501c3 charitable organization and for more details. Selected friends of the library chapters various chapters of the friends of the dc public library frequently accept book donations for their periodic book sales.
Frederick county public libraries fcpl welcomes donated materials within the following guidelines. 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. The library accepts materials in good condition and prefers current titles by popular authors. The library accepts a variety of planned gifts including bequests through wills or trust, charitable gift annuity, charitable remainder trust, retirement plan assets and life insurance donation. Books and other materials please check your library s donation guidelines before toting items to the library contact your library below to learn more. Donated books or audiovisual items will be used and enjoyed by library patrons for years to come. Donated books and materials will be incorporated into the librarys book. Contact the collection development office at 6022627360. Books for america, based in washington, dc, distributes donated books, movies, music and instructional cds, audiobooks, and more to organizations in the united states serving needy communities and individuals. For information about making a planned gift, please contact development staff at 61484963. Please visit services during closure for updated information while the library is closed to the public the library accepts materials in good condition and prefers current titles by popular authors. The library will be closed on monday, february 17th in observance of presidents day.
Donations of books, audiobooks, dvds, and music as of march 16, 2020, the city of mesa has closed all mesa public library facilities. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Donate books and other materials frederick county public libraries fcpl welcomes donated materials within the following guidelines. Books from birth district of columbia public library. Click here for information about helpful changes to your account and online resources. Phoenix public library is very interested in receiving donations of materials documenting arizona and phoenix history. Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in general. Accepting gifts and donations is an important way for the public library to benefit from the generosity of the community it serves. The library legacy society recognizes those individuals who have shared their intentions to make a planned gift to the library.
Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. Our team of experienced and trained volunteers sort, research, organize, and sell donated items at our used book stores or through our amazon. 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. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. Effective school library programs are fundamental in teaching and learning and essential to making learning relevant for all students. Neighborhood branches may be closed, but the library is always open online. They also contribute to the library by offering support for equipment or programs not normally provided by public funding. We regret that we cannot accept more than two bagsone box of donations at the wheaton bookstore. Dc public library foundation has partnered with network for good to securely process your online credit card payment via network for good tax id 680480736. Sing, talk, read, listen and learn from the comfort of your own home with these tips and resources. If you wish instead to donate books to children in immigration detention facilities, visit our 2,000 libros page we appreciate your donation of books, postage stamps, and time.
Decisions on whether and how donated items will be added to the library s book donations madison public library. Other dc area public library systems may have similar programs. A cash contribution to the library can be made through the phoenix public library foundation. Building a library, book by book donorschoose project by. We appreciate your donation of books, postage stamps, and time. Every purchase on our site helps fund world literacy and so does every book donated. Books and other materials please check your librarys donation guidelines before toting items to the library. 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 up your donation rain or shine. Norfolk public library needs new or gentlyused books, audiobooks, cds, and dvds. Give the gift of literacy when you donate your used books to charity. Correctional services book donations queens public library. For further information, please call linnea hegarty at 2027274943. Reducing the amount of waste we produce, and reusing things to their fullest, are our first lines of defense in conserving natural resources for example, take books.
Make a donation to dcps dcps dcps dc public schools. There is a friends of the library group for most branch libraries and departments of the central library. Sometimes branches cannot accept donations because space is limited, so contact your branch before bringing donations. Each dollar you donate will go towards keeping our vast collections, educational programs, and community services free for all new yorkers. We regret that we cannot accept donations of books and other materials until further notice. Book sales benefit the douglas county libraries foundation. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718.
Madison public library accepts gifts of new or gentlyused books, magazines, dvds, and music or books on compact disc. Several of the branch libraries still in use were also built with funds donated by carnegie. Use overdrive read or listen to access titles directly in a web. Cullings was appointed interim executive director in july of 2018. The library invites all authors to recommend published work for our collection. The district of columbia public library dcpl is the public library system for residents of washington, d. This dedicated group of supporters volunteers and makes donations. Proceeds from the friends book sale supports programs and resources at the goodnow library. My students need books for reading circles and silent sustained reading. The new york public library relies on the generosity of its donors to build its research and special collections. Douglas county libraries accepts donations of new and used books, music cds and dvds for ongoing and special book sales, or for further donation to organizations that distribute materials to underserved populations. Materials donations policy anne arundel county public library. Its easy to give to your library, and each library has various ways to provide support. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials.
For more information, you can contact us at 3028567958. Overdrive offers a wide range of popular adult, teen, and childrens ebooks and audiobooks in fiction and nonfiction. Your donations are tax deductible and donation receipts are available. This is a special way of remembering or honoring someone dear. Reviews on book donations in washington, dc marthas outfitters, capitol hill. If you are interested in donating to our book collection at rikers island, we are happy to accept your new or gently used books that meet certain criteria. They also contribute to the library by offering support for programs or resources not normally provided by public funding. Make a contribution in honor of or in memory of a loved one using the denver public library friends foundation donation page or call 7208652049. Make a covid19 related donation make a donation to dcps. All dc public libraries will remain closed through the duration of the public health emergency. You can also donate books to some library friends groups. The leonia public library s memorialgift fund is a wonderful way to honor a friend or loved one.
We appreciate your call at 303 7917323 in advance of large donations more than you can carry from your vehicle. For mobile and tablet customers, titles are available to download using libby for ios and android. The loudoun library foundation llf is an independent, allvolunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting literacy and supporting libraries in loudoun county. You dont need to make a longterm commitment to make a lasting impact. Digital copies of the novel will be available to anyone with a library card who wants to join the book club. Provide learning opportunities for children and adults. If theyre in good condition, we want your books, magazines, videos, cds and dvds. We welcome donations, not only of books but cds and dvds in good condition no magazines, encyclopedias, and.
The friends of the georgetown public library are not accepting book donations at this time. Bring donations into the library building to the checkout desk. At goodwill the books that wont sell are kept out of landfills and sold as textile salvage through our book. The foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, so your donations. The friends of the sisters library book corner is now closed and the friends are not taking donations at this time.
Donated items are sold, redistributed, or recycled depending on the need for the item or its condition. Financial contributions can be made through dc public education fund. Donated time and money enable the library to purchase additional books, upgrade and replace equipment and expand our programming for children. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. In celebration of the rich culture and history of african americans, alexandria library has compiled the african american history subject guide. Donate district of columbia public library dc public library. Friends provide financial support through membership fees, donations, book sales and special events. Deluxe libraries provide you with a motionsensor light, a guest book, and the freedom to design your own customized charter sign. It strengthens the librarys capacity to innovate, adapt to change and ensure our libraries remain a vital resource for all in prince georges county now and in the future.
Nonprofit organizations, such as the friends of the library or library foundations. Do you accept donations of books or other materials. Home book donation programs libguides at american library. Use the link to donate online directly through the canton community foundations website. Inkind gifts free library free library of philadelphia. For larger donations, please call 7208651723 to make arrangements.
The dc public library foundation raises private funds to provide programs, services and materials for the library. Your donation may go to an organization in need, join the library collection, or be sold to support the library. We accept all such items, excluding encyclopedias, textbooks, magazines, vhs tapes, cassettes, or records. The friends of the orange county library system support and cooperate with the library in enhancing resources, innovations, and services for the public.
They should not be deposited in book drops or left outside the building. The following branches all take book donations during library hours. While the library may not accept every donation offer, special consideration will be given for such items. Prince georges county memorial library system pgcmls accepts donated library materials with the understanding that they will not necessarily be added to the library collection or assigned to a specific branch. The due date for physical items has been extended to june 20. Fcpl accepts donations of popular, lightlyused books and media.
The library reserves the right to dispose of any gifts that are given to the library. Please, no magazines, no encyclopedia sets, no textbooks, no vhs tapes. Queens public library also answers reference questions and provides referrals to library services. 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. The orange county library system is a 501c3 organization and your donations may be tax deductable. The oceanside public library will happily take your donations of gently used books, magazines, cds, dvds, or even vinyl records. If you prefer to write a check, please make it out to the canton community foundation and indicate canton public library in the memo line. Reducing the amount of waste we produce, and reusing things to their fullest, are our first lines of defense in conserving natural resources. Most public libraries in the united states accept gift books with the proviso that the library is free to decide whether to keep the book in the library s collection, put it in a book sale to raise funds for the library, or discard it.
Policy on gifts of materials the new york public library. My students get their reading material from their english teachers or the school library, and not from a regular library. 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. Recent titles no more than 7 years old for fiction and picture books, no more than 3 years.
Information on donating books and other materials to the library. Decisions on whether and how donated items will be added to the librarys collections are based on the same evaluative criteria that are applied to purchased materials. All loudoun county public library locations are closed until further notice to help reduce the spread of the new coronavirus covid19. Public library runs a program called books from birth. Dcps library programs support schools in providing a welcoming, inclusive, responsive, and open library where every student can access and utilize print, digital, and multimedia resources to inspire their curiosity, innovation, problemsolving and creation.
Donate books to charity free nationwide book donation pick up. 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 you may request a receipt of donations gift. There are friends groups for neighborhood libraries and the martin. Most libraries are qualified charities because they are nonprofit educational institutions. We recycle all types of books hard cover, soft cover, fiction, nonfiction, reference, school text books through their resale online, in our nine area retail stores or to thirdparty book buyers.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept donations of books, but there are other ways you can help the library. Dc public education fund, an independent charitable nonprofit formed to support dcps initiatives, is raising funds to grow school library collections across all dcps schools. Due to limited space, we restrict book donations to one 1 box at a time. Recycling often gets the spotlight, but its last in the reduce, reuse, recycle motto for a reason. Mesa public library gratefully accepts donations of books, magazines, movies, and music. Jan 24, 2019 your local library can provide acceptable donation guidelines. How and what to donate to the library denver public.
Donate to help the new york public library provide free books, classes, and more to all. Loudoun library foundation loudoun county public library. Prior authorization is required, so please phone ahead to ensure that your neighborhood chapter of friends of the library is accepting donations at this time. Money is accepted by the library for the purposes of obtaining a naming opportunity within the library system. The library may contract with a vendor for online book selling and to recycle unsold donations. The anne arundel county public library appreciates your support for our programs and initiatives. All items collected are sold online through better world books. Books may be dropped off in an outside donation box at the north end of the building on the patio. Your donation of books is taxdeductible and donation receipts are available upon request. The friends support library programs for adults and children, as well as offering funds for ongoing technical and staff needs. To learn more visit the following are general guidelines for book donations. Friends groups raise money for improvements to their library through memberships, used book sales and other activities. Even if we cant add your donated items for our circulating collection, the friends of the library will sell it online or at one of their book stores.
Donations of books and other information materials to hong kong public libraries hkpl from individuals and organizations are welcome. Top 10 best book donations in washington, dc last updated april. Used or rare books but not magazines bring no more than two 2 boxes to the desk at any denver public library location. The dc public library foundation partners with the dc public library to enhance washington. The library will be locking all book drops so please keep borrowed items until the library reopens. This page has information about donating books to be sent to adults in state and federal prisons. The sais library is not accepting book donations at this time. This transaction will appear on your credit card statement as network for good. My students attend a charter school in rural north carolina. Retirement plan assets and life insurance donation. Various chapters of the friends of the dc public library frequently accept book donations for their periodic book sales.
Donations may be added to our collection or sold by the friends of the phoenix public library. Book donation programs american library association. Select titles are available to download on kindle devices. 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 books from birth program is open to all children under the age of five who live in washington, d. Can i host an author talkbook signing at the dc public library. If you wish instead to donate books to children in immigration detention facilities, visit our 2,000 libros page. We are surrounded by many traditional public schools and a small number of private schools. Philanthropy provides critical support to the prince georges county memorial library system. Donate books and other materials frederick county public.