Donations in good condition may be dropped off at the circulation desk. Read more good news about chicago public library and the cpl foundation community when you sign up for the monthly newsletter bookmark. You may be eligible to apply for donations from the groups listed on the other tabs in this resource. Donating to the collection the newberry welcomes donations of items that will extend, strengthen, and complement the library s collection. Book donations now being accepted at main library evanston. 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. Jun 23, 2006 check also the chicago recycling coalition site on what to do with used books, and the american library association fact sheet on book donation programs. The library sells donated items at the library book shop and book sales. Monetary donations, as well as book donations, are accepted, as well as the ability to shop on librarystore.
Scottsdale public library fosters lifelong learning by providing access to information, knowledge and ideas. This guide provides information on some of the groups and organizations that do handle book donations. Merge cubes and headsets bring merges 3d content to life. Accepted donations, at the discretion of the appropriate staff member, include. Materials donation guidelines boulder public library. You can donate books at several locations in your city, including. Thank you for considering a donation of books or other materials to cleveland public library. If you have items to donate, please check with other nearby libraries, other charitable or service organizations. One book, one chicago encourages patrons to explore our theme and go beyond the book in ways that matter to them. The chicago public library foundation is dedicated to. The free library of philadelphia foundation gratefully accepts donations of material goods and noncash contributions for the free library of philadelphia, which are in line with its current mission, collections, and programming. The money raised by sales goes to fund the volunteer program and to purchase library materials. An explanation of the librarys gift acceptance policy is a key piece of the selection policy.
Please bring your donations to the library starting march 1, 2020. Complete the form below to donate books, cds and dvds, and help. The friends of the library takes donations yearround for the librarys annual book and media sale. Donating materials to the library cleveland public library.
Institute of museum and library services and through library access funds administered by the office of commonwealth libraries, department of education, commonwealth of pennsylvania, tom wolf, governor. Friends of the edgewater library fosters wider recognition, use, and support of the library, enriching the cultural spirit of the. Access over 300 kidsafe playaway launchpad learning tablets for children. If you wouldnt give it to a friend, please dont give it to us. Information on donating books and other materials to the library. Just deposit your books in the big, green, better world books bin which is now available outside the evanston public library, 1703 orrington avenue, for convenient 24hour outdoor dropoff of book donations on the east side of the library. Thank you for considering skokie public library for your book, movie, and music donations. The chicago public library foundation gladly accepts gifts of stock. Evanston public library book sales and book donations. If the library accepts donations, it is important to state that the donated item becomes the property of the library and will not be returned to the donor if it is not added to the collection. Book donations have been shared with a just harvest, kids corner at the lake county courthouse, perspectives charter school, rotary club of wilmette, our place, stand for children, illinois and hands of peace. Inquiries about donations should be directed to the collection development department, library branch managers or subject specialists at central library. We do not only accept books, but also cell phones, tablets, ereaders, laptops less than 3 years old, cds and dvds. Through better world books, every book donated will be put to good use.
Donate books and electronics in the chicago area books4cause. Louis public library become the property of the library. Do you need help downloading books, magazines, or music to your digital device. Your local library can provide acceptable donation guidelines. Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in general. The fund provides the public with a way to invest in the librarys mission and to help preserve one of bostons and the worlds premiere public libraries and cultural institutions. The library reserves the right to determine the use and disposition of all donated materials. Typically, library societies accept likenew and gently used book donations.
Thank you for considering chicago ridge public library for your book, movie, and music donations. Gifts might include art and books for greater community impact and outreach. The library is taking this proactive step to ensure we are doing our part to support our first responders and local medical community while protecting our regions medically vulnerable populations. What does the boulder public library do with donations.
This project is made possible in part by library services and technology act lsta funds from the u. Jan 24, 2019 please be aware that the american library association does not accept or distribute donations of books or any other materials. Donated books and media are accepted at the customer services desk at any naperville public library location. Other recommended venues for book donation include.
Below are the answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding donations. Book donations chicago book drive chicago illinois book. The special collections research center collects books that support the teaching and research programs of the university of chicago. Support chicago public library through financial donations, volunteering or employment. The strengths of the rare book collection include, but are not limited to, the history of science and medicine, history of religions and philosophy, and literature and drama. Our libraries are happy to accept new or used books in good condition. Library lovers of all agesfrom 1 year to 100 yearscan find programs that excite the imagination, inspire, educate, and entertain because friends like you choose to support the friends of the pima county public library. Martin library is not accepting book donations at this time due to construction work and renovations. Book driver operates a book sharing service offering a free book donations pickup in the chicagoland area. Santa maria book donations aimed at boosting literacy. The calgary public library foundation supports the library through fundraising. Library staff cannot provide assistance in bringing donations into the library. The downers grove public library foundation funds extraordinary gifts, beyond taxpayer support, to inspire and engage ideas and strengthen the library as a cornerstone in our community. Jan 24, 2019 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.
Upon request, staff will provide you with a dated receipt for tax purposes. However you choose to take action, chicago public library is here as a resource for learning, growing, and exploring. 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. Jan 01, 2017 find all of our victoria content here 144 years ago today, the chicago public library opened in a circular iron water tank at the southeast corner of lasalle and adams with an inventory of books donated from several countries, including england, germany, and belgium, as well as from around the u. If youre in chicago, schedule a book donations pickup, and well do all the heavy lifting for you. Most libraries have a friends of the library society. Your secure donations are supported through the cleveland public library foundation. Home book donation programs libguides at american 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. Our quick turnaround time and flexibility make it easy to donate books. We do not accept the following materials textbooks more than 1 year old.
Donated materials are not added to the library collection. Well get back to you with a date within one business day. The groups use donated books to stock library shelves or resell the books at fundraising events. Seeking book donations american library association. Cash donations, which are always in good taste, should go to the chicago public library foundation and can be earmarked for a particular branch or collection. These societies hold book sales and other fundraisers to benefit the libraries.
Recycling often gets the spotlight, but its last in the reduce, reuse, recycle motto for a reason. Book donation programs american library association. Inkind gifts free library free library of philadelphia. Reducing the amount of waste we produce, and reusing things to their fullest, are our first lines of defense in conserving natural resources. Items must be in giftworthy condition, free of stains, odor, excessive dust, water damage, or mold. The library shop at the santa maria public library has a box firmly attached to the wall for cash donations, with suggested prices posted nearby, for those purchasing used books. In order to provide a thoughtful and thorough answer to the question above, ive spent time researching the most current and uptodate places you can go to donate books. All deschutes public library locations will close to the public at 7. 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.
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