We are legally unable to assess the value of book media donations, but we do acknowledge the number of books and materials donated. The nysid library gratefully accepts giftsinkind of new or used printed materials on a limited basis. This program provides a variety of libraryrelated services, including providing a mobile book program for five jails in the city. The book store and library district will not accept any book media donations until further notice. Most libraries have a friends of the library society. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. We generally pass donations along to the friends of the library. Donations to the friends support a wide variety of programs and services that are either run by or financially supported by the board of the friends of the greenburgh library and that are available to the community at no charge. With the rapidly evolving covid19 situation in tompkins county, we have taken this step to help protect the health of our volunteers and the community. Mini book sale and donation eastchester public 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.
But, she says, when you insist on donating books to a library that doesnt. All proceeds, from the book sale, support eastchester public library. There is a wide variety of books available, including novels, children, teens, sports, art, cooking, romance, travel and biographies, etc dvds and cds are also available. 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.
Each dollar you donate will go towards keeping our vast collections, educational programs, and community services free for all new yorkers. Johnson memorial library is a member of the four county library system. The katonah village library s annual book sale is a beloved, timehonored town event, made possible because of our devoted book sale team and generous donors. Information about how to donate books to needy libraries. The friends of the niagara falls public library appreciates your donation of books to help supply our ongoing book sale.
Give the gift of literacy when you donate your used books to charity. Donated books must be in good condition, and you should check their. But outside of the occasional usedbook sale, libraries usually only get their books from. Print a name and personalized message inside a new york public library circulating book. Please donate your gentlyused hardcover and paperback books, dvds, audiobooks and cds starting on february 1st.
Book donation carts are located just inside the lobby area of the library. Current hardcover and paperback books in good condition. Also includes resources for those seeking donations. The friends of the webster public library accepts donations of books, audiobooks, dvds, and other materials. Donate books to the queens library foundation, which accepts reading materials for use in its community libraries and for resale, with proceeds benefiting the foundation. Places in nyc that accept book donations pocketsense. So many of us have books piling up in corners, lining up along the floor, stacked in piles on desks, overflowing from our bookshelves. Oddly enough, the new york public library doesnt encourage used book donations at most of its branches.
The library store will provide you with a receipt for your donation. Your donation to the friends of the poughkeepsie public library district helps us raise funds for the. Book donation programs american library association. Libraries usually accept donations and sell those books in a friends of the library fundraiser. The friends of the library accept books at our main library 350 bedford road, pleasantville on a continuous basis. 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. If youre feeling generous, donating your used books can be a great way to find them a loving home. The friends of crandall public library gratefully accept your gently used donations for our book sales, which are. Only three branches take books, but those are to sell. These donated materials are sorted by volunteers and sold in our daily lobby sale and our periodic big book sales. Have books in good condition that youd like to donate. Items that are not added to the library s collection will go into the friends book sale to support library programming, the purchase of new materials, and other special projects.
They come from every corner of the city to check out books, conduct worldclass research, learn english as a second language, power their. Instead, we are buying and shipping each title to a patrons home. Five boxes or medium sized bags per donor will be accepted per week. Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome nonprofit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids, supporting families, building schools and filling libraries.
Donations of up to 20 books can be dropped off at the bin inside the entrance of the library. These donations are used for library materials and programming. If the library is unable to house the books, consider making a donation to another organization that may be in need of the titles you have. The suffern free library accepts donations of new and used books, cds, movies and cd roms. Gently used books, cds and dvds may be dropped off in the lobby of the library during regular library hours. Keep in mind that if you would not want to buy a book, cd, or dvd because of its condition, neither will anyone else. Donate to help the new york public library provide free books, classes, and more to. The library usually doesnt want your used books lifehacker. The containers for book donations are located in the elevator lobby in the basement accessible via the elevator. Donate books to charity free nationwide book donation pick up. If the library wants the books you have, donate them. Donating books support us greenburgh public library.
We accept hardcover and quality trade paperback books and media materials dvd, cd, audiobooks both fiction and nonfiction in good condition. You dont need to make a longterm commitment to make a lasting impact. Please do not leave donations outside the library or in the book return bins. The friends book store and library district are closed to the public through at least wednesday, may 20. Please call ahead to see if the library is currently accepting donations book sale. If you have questions, or want to learn more about donating books to york county libraries, please contact mary beth long at 717 8496945, or via email at email protected.
Books previously discussed at the lockport public library. Top 10 best book donations in new york, ny last updated april. Bpl will accept donations for books sales, but only at certain times of the year. Librarians carefully assess all printed material donations based on their adherence to nysids academic and curricular missions and in accordance with the library. Donations are mainly used in the friends book store, discarded or donated elsewhere. Memorial and honor books a selected list of books that were paid for by recent memorial or honor book donations to the library. Your local library can provide acceptable donation guidelines. If youre interested in making a donation to a specific library program, branch or make an inkind donation, please contact our development office at 7168587197. But, in the heart of literary manhattan, a library thats been around for more. My students get their reading material from their english teachers or the school library, and not from a regular library. If you are interested in volunteering with the friends of the library, please ask at the circulation desk for further details.
Relit ny is an allvolunteer booksharing organization that collects used. Donate each dollar you give helps the library serve people of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs. 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. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. New yorkers rely on the library for so many essential things. Nypl hosts some of new yorks most noted events including the library. Donations may be made in person at the library or mailed to the library director at p.
To reduce the spread of coronavirus covid19 in new york city, all nypl locations. Queens public library foundation 8911 merrick boulevard jamaica, ny 11432 phone. Other than the gc library, there are many places around the city that. Books are available for sale at both the main library and the lasalle branch. Donations friends of tompkins county public library book. Donate to help the new york public library provide free books, classes, and more to all. Agnes library on amsterdam avenue and west 81st street, runs a twiceamonth used book sale in the basement that is a bibliophiles dream.
Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. These are the books we would purchase if the library was open. Make your monthly membership gift new york public library. Donations are accepted at central library year round. If you would like to create a lasting memory of a loved one, or would like to honor a special person in a distinctive way, please consider donating funds to purchase a book for our collection.
In fact, a percentage of the net sale price of every book goes to these great causes. To find a list of public library branches, visit the new york public library website. However, it is the responsibility of the donor to provide evidence of the tax value of their donation. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. To become a member of the friends organization, please call the library at 914 2325717 or stop by the library for your membership application. If you have a few books, drop them off with a staff member at your local branch.
Your support helps our libraries continue to provide library resources that enrich, enlighten and entertain. But, in the heart of literary manhattan, a library thats been around for more than a century, the st. These societies hold book sales and other fundraisers to benefit the libraries. Home book donation programs libguides at american library. Please bring donations to the newburgh free library during open hours. Give monthly monthly donors provide muchneeded consistent support to the library. A receipt for tax purposes is available upon request. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. Where to donate used books are you looking to donate your used books or magazines. We gladly appreciate donations to help us better serve the north tonawanda community. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated.
Our lectures have enriched the central new york community by presenting some of the best literary talent of our time to entertain, delight and inform our audience. Guidelines for donations friends of the clifton park. Thank you for your interest in making a donation to the newburgh free library. New york city libraries will consider accepting most types of books and textbooks from donors, assuming the items are in good condition and the library staff thinks. The friends book sale building is closed and we are not accepting book donations until further notice. The friends of crandall public library gratefully accept your gently used donations for our book sales, which are held three times a year. Call the circulation desk supervisors line 718 9900846 to offer the library a headsup about donations and to schedule delivery mondayfriday at the central library, 8911 merrick blvd.
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