Agnes library on amsterdam avenue and west 81st street, runs a twiceamonth used book sale in the basement that is a bibliophiles dream. Make sure youve removed any notes or small pieces of paper that may have found their way in between pages. Dec 12, 2019 oddly enough, the new york public library doesnt encourage used book donations at most of its branches. Martin library is not accepting book donations at this time due to construction work and renovations. In an effort to make as many of our digital resources available to patrons during this time, the library is happy to announce that until april 30th all long beach public library card holders will have access to ancestry library edition from home. If you have historically significant manuscripts, photographs, books, archival materials or other items that you believe would enhance the librarys research and special collections, please contact one of the librarys curators or, for general inquiries, please contact gifts. The friends of albany public library is a memberbased organization that supports the librarys mission through programming and donations. The friends book shop saratoga springs public library. Please do not leave donations outside the library or in the book return bins. You dont need to make a longterm commitment to make a lasting impact. All items that are accepted may be disposed of at the librarys discretion.
If you have historically significant manuscripts, photographs, books, archival. My students get their reading material from their english teachers or the school library, and not from a regular library. Donating used books is one way to pass them onto committed readers while creating space for new books. Places in nyc that accept book donations pocketsense. Located in the heart of downtown rochester, ny, at 115 south avenue, the library offers the residents of the city and county a large collection of books. Overall site can be explored by the combination of the tab, enter, left, right, up, and down arrow keys. The career center is made possible by friends of the library through gifts to the indianapolis public library foundation. Contact anshe shalom chabad jcc to donate jewishthemed literature and nonfiction to its gutnick public library.
Donate to help the new york public library provide free books, classes, and more. Long beach public library new york the mission of the. I know that our library livermore, not new york, and a whole lot smaller not only accepts donations but has an outdoor book return for them. You can donate gently used books to albany public library through better world books at two branches. Your support helps brooklyn public library provide free access to the books, technology, literacy programs and recreation that many brooklynites can t otherwise afford. Madison public library accepts gifts of new or gentlyused books, magazines, dvds, and music or books on compact disc. If you have one or two boxes of books, you can bring them to the circulation desk at the gates public library. When you research how to donate your books to prisons, the same phrase comes up over and over again. Does a particular location, service or program hold a special place in your heart.
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. Long island, the 17th most populous island in the world, according to the 2000 census, offers a number of institutions that accept donations. Albany public library foundation 161 washington avenue albany, ny 12210. Items donated become the property of the library and are forwarded to. In 2010, the queens chronicle accepted books at its offices in rego park, but you also can contact your local library to find out where you can drop off donations. Donate books august 11, 2017 by mhklibrary staff the manhattan library association accepts the donation of used books, dvds and cds that are in good condition for resale at the annual book sale or at rosies corner used book store on the first floor of the library. Your campaign will help sustain access to free books, classes, and more. They just need to get them into a book recycling bin so the books can. Dont try to donate a used copy of the autobiography of malcolm x to the 125th st. Why is it so hard to donate books to the new york public library. While you do not need to submit the receipts to the irs, it is wise to retain them to determine the size of the donations tax deduction you can claim. Better world books takes donations of certain books. Quite a few of the friends of the library like going through the donations. Policy on gifts of materials the new york public library.
Top 10 best book donations in new york, ny last updated april. What not to donate when you donate your books to prisons. Ffrpl raises funds, presents programs, supports special projects, helps to create specialized spaces, and purchases supplemental materials and equipment for the rochester public library. For all items we accept, we will stamp your list of donated items as your receipt. Home book donation programs libguides at american library.
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. They can be a poem or artwork if thats what inspires you. Surplus books donated to the friends book shop and from the library can be provided to community organizations and schools. Information about the librarys research collections can be found.
The friends of the clifton parkhalfmoon public library gratefully accept your donation of books, cds, dvds, and audiobooks on cd in excellent to good condition all year except for two weeks before and two weeks following threeday sales to allow for sale preparation and cleanup. As someone who is fortunate enough that most of my experience with the prison system has happened through netflix, i took that to mean simply that when youre in the same small space day after day, it gets boring. In addition to accepting donations for library collections, the new york city public library also accepts gently used paperback books for its correctional services. Donating books support us greenburgh public library. Even if you have nothing to give, you can volunteer. How can i donate my selfpublished book to public libraries. Every brooklynite lives within a half mile of a library, and each year over one million people rely on us as places to read, write, work, study, learn, play, connect, and relax. Donate books book donations madison public library. The best place to donate used linens is animal shelters. The manhattan library association accepts the donation of used books, dvds and cds that are in good condition for resale at the annual book sale or at rosies corner used book store on the first floor of the library.
Well send you ebook or eaudiobook recommendations only in those categories you choose. If you are a charitable organization, library, or school in need of books, please contact jeff budge, book shop manager at 5847860 x. It is comforting to people and makes the community more likely to vote for your budget when it comes time if you take their donations. Even if you have nothing to spare, you can volunteer. Please remember that the books you donate are going to be sold and will be going in someone elses home. Each dollar you donate will go towards keeping our vast collections, educational programs, and community services free for all new yorkers. Operation paperback donate books to troops overseas. Other than the gc library, there are many places around the city that would be happy to have your books.
Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. Old and unused linens hanging around are a staple in most homes. Why is it so hard to donate books to the new york public. We look forward to your crucial partnership, whichever way you choose to get. Donate to help the new york public library provide free books, classes, and more to all. With your generosity, we can continue to be here for all of brooklyn.
Shelters use your linens for bed lining and to bathe animals. Mar 16, 2020 standard guidelines for used booksmedia donations to the library store when donations are reinstated. Where to donate books you no longer need or sell if you need. If the library wants the books you have, donate them. You can choose a fundraising category below and create a page to share with your family and friends. We are always looking for new recipients of our used books.
How to donate an ebook to a library general discussions. To find a list of public library branches, visit the new york public library website. But, in the heart of literary manhattan, a library thats been around for more than a century, the st. Mar 09, 2012 in my town if i need to get rid of a compact fluorescent light bulb i can take it to my library. Sep 02, 2014 you can donate gently used books to albany public library through better world books at two branches. Top places to donate used books home storage solutions 101. You may also donate to the librarys foundation online. The public library where i worked would usually consider holding a book that was published by a local author, fiction or nonfiction, even if it was selfpublished. We recommend searching donatenyc for a book donation location near you. The mission of the long beach public library is to provide friendly service, useful information. Oddly enough, the new york public library doesnt encourage used book donations at most of its branches. Organizations that donate used books need help with postage and supplies.
Adults needing help with creating a resume, searching for a job or career online, or filling out an online job application are invited to receive free oneonone assistance. However, since it opened in 1995, it has doubled in sales, and also in the number of customers who now visit the store. The site navigation utilizes tab and enter key commands. Gently used books, cds and dvds may be dropped off in the lobby of the library during regular library hours. 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 librarys collection, put it in a book sale to raise funds for the library, or discard it. How to donate used books in long island pen and the pad. 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. Queens public library foundation 8911 merrick boulevard jamaica, ny 11432 phone. Donations are accepted at central library year round.
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. You may also want to have them handy in case of a tax audit. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. Any location can accept your donation and provide you a receipt. The chili public library is the center of lifelong learning for our community and a welcoming, responsive place for the discovery of new ideas. We generally pass donations along to the friends of the library. The new york public library doesnt take donated or free books. I dont think they should have to enter the books into the collection. Guidelines for donations friends of the clifton park. They just need to get them into a book recycling bin so the books can be pulped and made into other paper products.
Hours the chili public library is closed until further notice. Another option is to donate them with your clothing donation. Where to donate books you no longer need or sell if you. 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. By consider, i mean they would give it the same consideration that they would gi. Your local library will be glad to take your books. Dont try to donate a copy of the autobiography of malcolm x to the 125th st. Some organizations focus on buying new books rather than accepting used. The slideshow and carousels can be controlled using tab, left, and right arrow keys. If youre feeling generous, donating your used books can be a great way to find them a loving home. Mar 23, 2017 donating used books is one way to pass them onto committed readers while creating space for new books. Honor a loved one, celebrate a wedding or birthday, dedicate a library chair, and more. The new york public library relies on the generosity of its donors to build its research and special collections. How to donate an ebook to a library mobileread forums.
Please also feel free to contact the person at the library who buys ebooks and let them know specific titles, genres, authors, etc. Friends and foundation of the rochester public library. Your local library can provide acceptable donation guidelines. We cant accept donated books for our collection, the staffer told me.
Library staff cannot provide assistance in bringing donations into the library or to the drop off point. Book donation programs american library association. Standard guidelines for used booksmedia donations to the library store when donations are reinstated. 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. Look for the bright green collection boxes in the parking lots of the main library off elk st. Some people used to say that the friends book shop in the saratoga springs public library was one of the bestkept secrets. You will definitely get pleasantly lost in the stacks. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. Wash the linens and call ahead to see if your local shelter is accepting donations. You can drop off the readitnotgoingbackthere titles in any number of. Jan 06, 2020 please do not leave donations outside the library or in the book return bins. We can t accept donated books for our collection, the staffer told me. Libraries usually accept donations and sell those books in a friends of the library fundraiser. You can select which types of books you read the most ie, mystery, biography, childrens, etc.
Are there other organizations that will accept donations of books and other material. Only accepting dvds, blurays and videogames books donations will resume after the move book sale. If you donate your books, get a receipt and keep track of which books you donate, as well as their condition, for tax purposes. Jan 24, 2019 your local library can provide acceptable donation guidelines. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of donated books helps fund albanys neighborhood libraries. That means your support empowers people from all walks of life and stengthens brooklyn. The following are only some of the many places in the city that will accept donations. Why is it so hard to donate used books to the new york public library. Your campaign supports library resources new yorkers depend on. Donating your used books locally saves you the shipping costs of mailing your books and benefits charities and needy families in your area. Do you use your local branch or one of our worldclass research libraries. Our libraries are happy to accept new or used books in good condition.
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