For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. Word up depends upon the generosity of people who are looking for new homes for their gently used books. 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. All items that are accepted may be disposed of at the librarys discretion. Donationsgifts of library materials home library of congress. Jun 20, 2016 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. Your donations are sold by the friends of the library at book sales throughout the year. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. Bpl will accept donations for books sales, but only at certain times of the year. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. Books can be shipped to housing works at 126 crosby street, new york, ny 10012 attn.
Prospective donors of books published in the united states should be aware that the. This program provides a variety of libraryrelated services, including providing a mobile book program for five jails in the city. You can find dropoff locations in your community on the salvation army website. Policy on gifts of materials the new york public library. Donation hours are 1 pm4pm on wednesdays, fridays, and saturdays.
Donations are accepted at the bookstore mondayfriday 10 am8 pm and saturdaysunday 10 am4 pm. Sep 17, 2019 the new york public library says its program which seeks donations for prison inmates is meeting demand for christian books, and it seeks to fill requests for subjects such as spiritual and occult practices, sociology, and criminal profilers. Sep 03, 2015 when you research how to donate your books to prisons, the same phrase comes up over and over again. The friends book sale building is closed and we are not accepting book donations until further notice. Top places to donate used books when youre ready to donate used books as part of the decluttering process, heres the top places to consider, with suggestions for textbooks, kids books, novels, and more. Prospective donors should not send the items, but instead, send gift offers identifying the items to be donated. Dec 12, 2019 oddly enough, the new york public library doesnt encourage used book donations at most of its branches. Book donations may be made through local little free library book sharing boxes. Oddly enough, the new york public library doesnt encourage used book. Make your taxdeductible gift today serving new york city since 1895. Donations friends of tompkins county public library book. The reading materials foster literacy and academic success, provide a respite from personal struggles, and nurture a love of reading across age groups. Libraries often choose to sell donated books instead, which provides them with muchneeded additional funding. I bring some books to the book sale of the local library they have their own used book shop, and i clip off our address label and donate kids magazines highlights, ranger rick, etc.
Places in nyc that accept book donations pocketsense. All libraries in the monroe county library system are now closed to the public. Continuity of library services the fit library remains available to provide online research and instruction support for our faculty, staff, and students. Drop off your preread books at any of the library branches. 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. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service.
Are you looking to donate your used books or magazines. Make your taxdeductible gift today new york public library. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. Gift acknowledgments will be provided at donors request, but the library cannot assign a monetary value to book donations. Bol awards for outstanding achievement recognizing five exceptional little free library stewards for their dedication to little free librarys mission. We will send you a confirmation email immediately after you make your donation that will serve as your receipt for tax purposes. We are at a unique moment in time as we strive to understand how covid19 may affect the communities in which we live, work and play. Dec 12, 2019 many public libraries accept used book donations. The donations go to stock the salvation army store, or to provide reading materials for salvation armys homeless shelters. The katonah village librarys annual book sale is a beloved, timehonored town event, made possible because of our devoted book sale team and generous donors. Five boxes or medium sized bags per donor will be accepted per week. We also accept cell phones, tablets, ereaders, laptops, cd and dvd donations, too. Books will either be added to the collection or sold in our book sale. Kids need to read works to create a culture of reading for children by providing inspiring books to underfunded schools, libraries, and literacy.
Donate to help the new york public library provide free books, classes, and more to all. The new york public library relies on the generosity of its donors to build its research and special collections. Please donate your gentlyused hardcover and paperback books, dvds, audiobooks and cds starting on february 1st. Usable cds will go into circulation or be sold at book sales to fund the acquisition of new library materials. Concerned that your book is a little too wellloved to be put in circulation. We look forward to your crucial partnership, whichever way you choose to get. Oddly enough, the new york public library doesnt encourage used book donations at most of its branches. 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. Most libraries have a friends of the library society. The library welcomes inquiries about donations of library materials but cannot accept everything. The main book fair is held in may or june, followed by the fall holiday book fair, usually held in november. Used book donations can also go to a school library or your local city or county library.
But, in the heart of literary manhattan, a library thats been around for more than a century, the st. For larger donations, call your local library to make delivery arrangements. Home book donation programs libguides at american library. Jan 24, 2019 please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials. Places in nyc that accept book donations libraries are for books. Nyc book donation centers graduate center library blog. 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. Used book sales comprise the majority of our sales in the shop, and book sales are what keep the doors of word up open to the community.
Typically, library societies accept likenew and gently used book donations. Goodwill goodwill accepts used book donations for their resale stores. Government funding pays only a portion of the librarys operating expenses. Top 10 best book donations in new york, ny last updated april. The salvation army accepts used goods donations, including hardback and paperback books. This guide provides information on some of the groups and organizations that do handle book donations including donations of used books. 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. Make a contribution you dont need to make a longterm commitment to make a lasting impact. Over the years, book donations from library members have helped us to build an outstanding and unique collection. Goodwill industries and the salvation army have dropoff locations all. The hofstra university libraries consist of the joan and donald e. Our libraries are happy to accept new or used books in good condition. Contact your local library to see if they will accept your donation of used books, and in what condition. The friends of princeton public library book sale has been canceled.
Other than the gc library, there are many places around the city that would be happy to have your books. Monthly giving a recurring donation of your choice allows you to make an easy. Your book donations can also help stock the libraries in prisons and juvenile detention facilities. The library buildings may be closed to the public, but our e library is available anytime. Some charities have developed literacy programs worldwide and will send your used book donations to help the less fortunate in every corner of globe. That means your support empowers people from all walks of life and stengthens brooklyn. 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.
Agnes library on amsterdam avenue and west 81st street, runs a twiceamonth used book sale in the basement that is a bibliophiles dream. Please nominate yourself or another registered steward by filling out this form by april 20. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. We recommend searching donatenyc for a book donation location near you. However, if you have many books from the categories listed below and cannot drop them off, email us to inquire about possible shipping method. If you have any questions please call 2129915638, visit our faqs page or contact books4cause, inc. It is ideal to drop off book donations at our space in red hook. If you have historically significant manuscripts, photographs, books.
Where to donate used books 10 places to start money crashers. Little free library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and your monetary donation is tax deductible. The new reopening date for the main new rochelle public library and the huguenot childrens library is april 30, per governor cuomos extension of the stayathome order. Gladys marcus library fashion institute of technology. The library becomes the owner of the books, and will use the material as it deems appropriate.
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. Martin library is not accepting book donations at this time due to construction work and renovations. 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. Donate books and electronics in new york city books4cause. 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. We depend on support from generous individuals like you to help fund our collections, job search resources, access to the internet, literacy classes, childrens story hours, and so much more. Dont try to donate a copy of the autobiography of malcolm x to the 125th st. Book thug nation buys books in these subject areas. Donations are accepted at central library year round. The book fairies collects reading materials for people in need throughout metropolitan new york. Agnes library gladly accepts donations of books in good condition. If youd like to donate rare books or valuable first editionsor if youd like to start a special collection in someones honorcontact the foundations executive director or associate director to discuss making your gift. Are there other organizations that will accept donations of books and other material.
Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in general. If youre in new york city, schedule a book donations pickup, and well do all the heavy lifting for you. Donations of up to 20 books can be brought to the library. Business center book collection resume creator in consideration for the health and wellbeing of all, the library will be closed until further notice to help mitigate the spread of covid19. Guilderland public library guilderlands gathering place.
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