The friendshop acts as an ambassador for the seattle public library, selling used books and gift items that celebrate reading and support the library s mission of bringing people, information and ideas. View the bylaws of the friends of stillwater public library. The friends support library programs for adults and children, as well as offering funds for ongoing technical and staff needs. Book donations district of columbia public library. 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. Please drop off donations through the main entrance during these hours. Well help your books find a good home and, at the same time, help make our community library an even better facility. Those items the library does not add to the collection are transferred to the library foundation for its book sales. Library visitors parking longer than four hours may sign in at the information desk. Forget about arranging a garage sale, give your used materials new life and recycle them with the friends. Book donations are the life blood of our fundraising efforts.
We issue donation receipts for tax purposes at the time of. You will receive a receipt listing the number and type of books donated. Grants and support to the seattle public library for. Thank you for donating to the friends of the library. We do this by securing and managing donations from individuals, businesses and.
As stated above, for the health and safety of our volunteers, the friends of the library will not be accepting any donated items at this time. We are the national model of a socially invested library, priding ourselves on being the most democratic of institutions. Do you want to join the friends of eugene public library. You support the pima county public library when you donate gentlyused books and audiovideo items to the friends of the pima country public library. Instead of throwing out your old books or recycling them, donate them so they can be read and enjoyed again. If the books are not used for their permanent collection, they are sold via friends of the seattle public library at semiannual book sales where all the proceeds go toward spl projects and act. The seattle public library foundation accepts private donations. The next quarterly book sale dates will be announced here and in the library calendar. Typically, books that are newer are preferred, but it is hard to generalize since each group is different. All proceeds from the friends book sales are donated to the library in support of the.
City contracts with kcls for books and staff at the library. Well help your books find a good home and, at the same. Applicability this policy applies to books and other materials donated to the library, as well as monetary contributions allocated for the purchase of library materials. Donate materials friends of multnomah county library. Please think of us when making donations in memory of book lovers. Access these incredible deals yearround at our used book store at the warehouse. The friends are temporarily unable to accept book donations. The friends serve the wider community through online sales and book sales throughout the year. They collect used books and then sell them to help the library with their fundraising. Huge book sale, online sales, and donations ending.
The proceeds help support the multnomah county library. No scanning devices allowed at the member only sale. Monetary donations the friends of the nevada county libraries organization supports our county libraries through our major monthly book sale, ongoing sales at library branches, and monetary donations which are used to support purchases of library materials, equipment and programming. For tax purposes, you determine the worth of your donation. And, in addition to an array of librarybound books, the libraries are equipped with. Each fall and spring a used book sale is held by the friends of the library. Mohai thanks these generous donors for their support.
To donate books, drop them off at any branch of the springfieldgreene county library during regular library hours. Contribute to the friends efforts to support and supplement the librarys books, music, movies, programs, and services. Your donations are tax deductible and donation receipts are available. The first thursday of every month is customer appreciation day at the friendshop. Encourage your family, friends, company, and other organizations clubs, sororityfraternity, etc. The sale usually begins on a thursday, for members only noon to 6, and opens to the public on friday and saturday 10 to 4. Most libraries have a friends of the library group that helps to raise money for the library. In addition, the friends support the many facets of the digital archives initiative. Join or renew today and receive 15% off all gifts at the friendshop. Donate to the friends monroe county public library. Pickups are available for larger donations or for those with special needs. Books and resources, including funding for special collections. If you prefer to make a monetary donation to support the library, you can donate online using a credit card.
Friends of the phoenix public library to donate 300k books to. Materials not added to the librarys collection will be sent to the friends of the library book sales, outer branch book sales, recycled for paper or donated to other organizations. The friends of the seattle public library is a nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to promoting our library as an essential institution of society. Since 1951, the friends goal has always been the same.
The friends of the lacey library accepts both cash and book donations. Edmonds friends edmonds library friends of the library. Apr, 2016 friends of the phoenix public library to donate 300k books to schools. Buy them for yourself or give as a gift to someone. Books, posters, audio books, cds and more are accepted as donations. The friends may donate any surplus inventory to nonprofit entities that the library has identified as contributing to its mission.
Choose from a wide selection of used books in every category, many in mint condition. The friends of vail public library help host cultural speakers and programs at the library, work to enrich and enhance existing library services, assist with the annual 4 th of july book and bake sales and advocate for the library through public awareness. Many families stock up on kids books at the twiceannual book sale put on by the friends of the seattle public library. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale.
The friends of the public library of cincinnati and hamilton county is dedicated to financially supporting our nationally recognized library. We only accept donations during library operating hours. While the library may not accept every donation offer, special. All library locations and book drops are closed until at least may 31. Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in general. There are seven branchspecific friends groups that operate independently, but also collaborate to contribute to the overall success and financial stability of the. Our volunteer members advocate, educate, and raise funds on behalf of the library, its patrons, and the larger seattle community. All donations, gifts and memorials are tax deductible. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. The friends of the san francisco public library is a notforprofit 501c3 organization.
Book donations friends of the uwmadison libraries uw. Contact the friends of the library at 203 7948756 x 8 or by email if you need to arrange a pickup. 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. Information about the friends of the seattle public library book sales and where and how to donate books. When we receive donations in memory of individuals, the money can be used to purchase books that the individual might. A whopping 97% of all monetary donations goes to providing books to kids 2% goes to. We raise money for our cause by selling privately donated and used library books at nominal prices. Your donations of books and money make these programs possible. The money raised by friends of the library directly funds the pageturners book groups at all library branches, national library workers day events, the adult summer reading program, and other vital library initiatives. Childrens books can be donated to kids book bank cleveland. 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.
Fed tax id 237292743 all donations are tax deductible. The friends of the seattle public library is a nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to promoting our library as an essential institution of society and supporting its mission and vision. Donate books the friends of the san francisco public library. We appreciate your support of the oviatt library in other ways. Please make your donation count by giving us books in good condition. The various membership levels are listed in the dropdown menu located below. Please do not drop off donated materials to any of the 19 metropolitan library system locations. Donations of materials andor equipment to the library are tax deductible.
Gratitude we recognize and show gratitude to those who support and carry out the. During the time of no book sales, contributions to the friends are especially helpful. You can donate books to the friends of the library for their annual book sale. All membership levels receive a 10 percent discount at the second hand prose bookstore and a subscription to our members enewsletter, best of friends. Book donation programs libguides at american library. Donations are accepted at central library year round. Library staff cannot assist you in transporting books from your vehicle. How to donate 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.
Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Weve postponed the spring sale until further notice. Our volunteer members advocate for, educate about, and raise funds on behalf of the seattle public library. March 15, 2020 huge book sale at seattle center exhibition hall. The friends of the hudson library is committed to supporting the library in all of its. Book sale information friends of the seattle public library. Schools and families buy books for fun and education. Well, instead, we hope you will consider donating your books, dvds and cds to the friends to help us raise money for the library. Dec 23, 2014 donate directly to their shops or pop them into one of 300 book donation banks in sainsburys car parks. Many of you have asked when the friends books stores and the donation center will reopen.
While we appreciate the move toward the reopening of limited retail operations locally, the donation center and the fort mason and main library bookstores are not planning to reopen on may 18th. The friends of the public library of cincinnati and. The friends accept donations anytime the book cellar is open or at other times by arrangement. For donations larger than 4 boxes, please call ahead to check on available space. Materials not added to the library s collection will be sent to the friends of the library book sales, outer branch book sales, recycled for paper or donated to other organizations. If you are unable to deliver your donation or have a very large donation, please call the friends at 503. Book donations friends of the berkeley public library. Bring donated items to either of the friends bookstores during the stores open hours. Friends of the lacey library co lacey timberland library 500. As always, the friends welcome your donation of books for our ongoing bo ok sale and our fall, winter and spring sales. Currently the friends of the library are not accepting book donations. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials.
If you have questions about whether or not the friends can accept your materials, please call. Friends of the library volunteers and staff will be on site from 58pm to sell memberships and collect book donations, but the offer is good all day. We accept donated books, book sets, compact discs, dvds and video tapes in good condition for our annual and on. The friends of the hudson library is a nonprofit volunteer organization committed to supporting the library. Visit our covid19 response page for ongoing updates. Friends is the key partner that has given us our awardwinning library. Donate now friends of the san francisco public library. Your donation will be considered for friends of the library book sales. A 15% discount is given on all items, excluding used books and service items. When the renovation is completed, we look forward to receiving your gentlyused books and again holding our book sales.
The king county library system becomes responsible for the librarys collections and operations. All tacoma public library locations are closed until further notice. We have a long history of advocacy in addition to funding library programs and services. Great service tax deduction receipts pickups within 24 hours in. The friends of the pima county public library are proud to support the library s creative, awardwinning programs. The friends operate a wellstocked friendshop on level 3 at the central library. Donation drop boxes are available at peninsula center library on deep valley drive and inside the malaga cove and miraleste branches. Books are accepted year round and can be b rought to either the library services desk or if multiple boxes are being delivered please bring them to the loading dock at bedford central library and ring the. Donate for a great cause friends of the mountain view.
Friends of yachats library plays a vital role in our community by providing resources that help yachats public library serve children and families. Friends of the library is the primary support for the childrens summer reading program and other special activities for children and adults alike. We support the library through the sale of your donations. Show your library card and your friends of plymc membership card on fridays and receive 15% off total purchase. The friends are committed to the preservation of books. Were considering options for having a sale in june or july or bringing books to the community in other ways. Book donation policy friends of the bedford public library. Friends of the phoenix public library to donate 300k books. If you need a receipt for your donation please ask at the time of your donation.
Friends of the irving library member volunteer donation. Please include all pertinent information with your donation so we may properly record and acknowledge it. Top places to donate used books home storage solutions 101. Your donation helps us create bright futures and elevate our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery, and connection. To be a group organized to better the services of the library to the community. Trade a book for a beer or a childrens book for a root beer all day. We are teaming up with the laurelwood pub to help support the multnomah county library. For donations to the downtown branch, donations are accepted at the friends of the library store, located on the 1st floor just inside the main entrance from 124 monday through saturday. Do you have gently used books, dvds, cds, or games floating around. The bellevue library foundation is registered as a 501c3 tax exempt organization. Friends of the library, montgomery county is a 501c3 notforprofit organization. Visit our central library shop for literarythemed and pnw locallymade gifts. The friends of the phoenix public library hope to reduce the number of elementaryage students struggling to read.
Where to donate food, money, or time on thanksgiving. The rainier valley food bank also accepts food donations. Book donations are the lifeblood of our fundraising efforts. Due to the covid19 virus, the friends book sale building is closed and we are not accepting book donations until further notice. How to donate books friends is not accepting book donations. 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. Friends of the seattle public library the seattle public. Most of us read a book and then put it on a shelf or in a box to take up space. The library does not accept donations of used books or media. To find out how to donate books and other items, see donate books join the friends. We are working on a plan to reopen at the appropriate time. Donations friends of tompkins county public library book. 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. If you go to any of our neighborhood libraries, you will see a sign prominently.