If you need a receipt for your donation please ask at the time of your donation. Friends of the bellingham public library bellingham public. Public donations are the source of books which allow the friends of the library fol to host quarterly book sales, maintain an ebay store and donate to the community. Books should be placed in the labeled donation bins at the rear of the library, or if the bins are full, with a staff member at the circulation checkin counter. Do you want to join the friends of eugene public library. Please drop off donations through the main entrance during these hours. If you have questions about whether or not the friends can accept your materials, please call. The friends of the seattle public library fospl seeks to engage broad community support for the seattle public library through book sales, advocacy, and grants. We serve the areas of queen anne, magnolia, madison park, medina and west seattle. The friends works cooperatively with the administration of the boston public library, branch library friends, and with other organizations, institutions, and individuals to support strong libraries throughout boston as well as furthering appreciation of the value of the library as a cultural and educational asset, supporting and linking the. Friends of the woodinville library is asking the community for donations of gently used books to use in the semiannual used book sales and ongoing sales from the library s lobby bookshelves the. Due to the high volume of requests, home pickups book up in advance and are typically available within 7 to 10 days.
We raise money for our cause by selling privately donated and used library books at nominal prices. Apr 17, 2020 donate your car if you need to offload your vehicle, but dont want to deal with the hassle of selling it, donate it to the seattle public library foundation for its cash value. Donate to their cause, or help them through volunteering. If you would like to become a member of the friends of the library, print and complete this membership form, and mail it to. Please make checks out to friends of the sammamish library, and check with your employer to see if your donation. To donate books, drop them off at any branch of the springfieldgreene county library during regular library hours. You can make a cash donation at the corner book shop or by sending a check to. The king county library system becomes responsible for the librarys collections and operations. We issue donation receipts for tax purposes at the time of. Donate your car the seattle public library foundation. 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. Friends of the woodinville library needs book donations.
Under find events, check the box for used book sales. The information on this page will be updated as the situation changes. All proceeds from the friends book sales are donated to the library in support of the librarys mission and programs, and to otherwise enhance the. The friends offer memberships to library supporters, thereby enabling individuals to join and work with others who wish to. 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. March 15, 2020 huge book sale at seattle center exhibition hall. The friends operate a wellstocked friendshop on level 3 at the central library.
Book donations friends of the berkeley public library. Your donation will be acknowledged in our annual report and your name will appear as in the inside address of this letter unless you indicate otherwise by contacting the foundation office at 4253693448. 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. City contracts with kcls for books and staff at the library. Library lovers everywhere are invited and encouraged to join their local friends of the library group. The friends are rooted in the community and advocate for the seattle public library. Friends of washoe county library strengthening libraries and the community our mission backed by a belief that libraries are uniquely democratic, we promote, advocate, and seek funding to support the services, programs, and collections of the washoe county library system.
Donations of fewer than 200 books about 10 boxes are the responsibility of the donor to deliver to the library. Nonprofit organizations, such as the friends of the library or library foundations. By providing funding and support for library programs, were committed to bolstering the librarys strategic initiatives. Book donation line at 54231859 please do not drop donations off at ponderosa elementary school. The friends of the snohomish library is a nonprofit organization. Friends of sammamish library co sammamish library 825 228th ave. Books, journals, media, and other inkind items for the collections. Visit our central library shop for literarythemed and pnw locallymade gifts.
Your donation will be considered for friends of the library book sales. The proceeds help support the multnomah county library. Well, instead, we hope you will consider donating your books, dvds and cds to the friends to help us raise money for the library. Books, posters, audio books, cds and more are accepted as donations. The sequim branch library has the first choice from donated materials. Please no encyclopedias, readers digest condensed books, computer books, or magazines older than two years. Friends of the library meetings are open to everyone. We also have volunteer opportunities in many parts of the organization. Dec 23, 2014 donate directly to their shops or pop them into one of 300 book donation banks in sainsburys car parks. Your donation is taxdeductible and helps to provide critical support to the san francisco public library. Many libraries, or the friends of the library group. Book donations friends of the uwmadison libraries uw. Thank you for donating to the friends of the library.
The friends book sale building is closed and we are not accepting book donations until further notice. Your donations are tax deductible and donation receipts are available. 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. Discover how you can support your library through donations of books, money or time. We do this by securing and managing donations from individuals, businesses and. Donations may be dropped off at the checkout desk at the library or mailed to. Seattle goodwill provides a limited home pickup service if you have eligible items to be picked up. The friends are committed to the preservation of books. The friends of the public library of cincinnati and. To find out how to donate books and other items, see donate books join the friends. Selections of gently used books are available for purchase at the friends ongoing book sale. Check out friends of the seattle public library on givegab. The friends support library programs for adults and children, as well as offering funds for ongoing technical and staff needs.
Books and other materials please check your librarys donation guidelines before toting items to. The friends of the library was named 2010 outstanding philanthropic organization of the year by the association of. Home book donation programs libguides at american library. Each year we receive nearly a million donated books, which we in turn resell to the public through our friends bookstore and book sales. You can donate books to the friends of the library for their annual book sale. Friends is the key partner that has given us our awardwinning library. Well help your books find a good home and, at the same. 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. Raising money for library needs, as designated by the staff and board. The friends coordinate with the branch manager to see that needed books and media are put into the library holdings. Bring donated items to either of the friends bookstores during the stores open hours. 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. We receive discarded books from our public library, schools, churches and individual collections.
The various membership levels are listed in the dropdown menu located below. All proceeds from the friends book sales are donated to the library in support of the library s mission and programs, and to otherwise enhance the. The friends group is an allvolunteer, 501c3 nonprofit organization that raises funds to benefit the library through book sales and memberships. Its easy to give to your library, and each library has various ways to provide support.
Friends of the seattle public library nonprofit giving. Grants and support to the seattle public library for. The remainder of the items are sold at the monthly fosl book sale or in the branch lobby. All tacoma public library locations are closed until further notice. Guided by the spirit of the mission of friends to foster a love of libraries, books, and reading in the knox county area, we channel your donations back to the community in a number of ways learn more about what happens to a book after you donate it to the library in this great article by rachel smalter hall on book riot. 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. Support the libraries greatest needs or your interests.
A 15% discount is given on all items, excluding used books and service items. Materials that are not utilized in the library s collection will be transferred to the friends of the seattle public library friends, a nonprofit organization, for inclusion in their book sales. The friends of sequim library have developed some donation guidelines. Your donation is taxdeductible to the full extent allowed by law. Donations of new and gently used books are gratefully accepted. Bellevue library 1111 110th ave ne bellevue, wa 98004 please make checks payable to bellevue friends of the library. There are seven branchspecific friends groups that operate independently, but also collaborate to contribute to the overall success and financial stability of the. We are the national model of a socially invested library, priding ourselves on being the most democratic of institutions. Please make checks out to friends of the sammamish library, and check with your employer to see if your donation is eligible to be matched. Donation drop boxes are available at peninsula center library on deep valley drive and inside the malaga cove and miraleste branches. All membership levels receive a 10 percent discount at the second hand prose bookstore and a subscription to our members enewsletter, best of friends. Friends of the seattle public library, seattle, wa.
If the books are not used for their permanent collection, they are sold via friends of the seattle public. Information about the friends of the seattle public library book sales and where and how to donate books. Donations friends of tompkins county public library book. Some groups also have ongoing sales at their library. Well help your books find a good home and, at the same time, help make our community library an even better facility. Most of us read a book and then put it on a shelf or in a box to take up space. Many families stock up on kids books at the twiceannual book sale put on by the friends of the seattle public library. Materials that are not utilized in the librarys collection will be transferred to the friends of the seattle public library friends, a nonprofit organization, for inclusion in their book sales. Book sale information friends of the seattle public library. The friends are not accepting donations at this time. On memo line, note libraries followed by fund name. Visit our covid19 response page for ongoing updates.
We serve as an important link between the library and the public. The friends of washoe county library was founded in 1980 and is a membersupported allvolunteer 501c3 nevada nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating, fundraising, and providing support for washoe county library system. Bringing large donations to lawson mcghee library more than five boxes please contact the friends office at 865. About the friends the friends of the bellingham public library fobpl, an organization that is separate from the library itself, is an allvolunteer nonprofit charitable organization whose mission is supporting and advocating for the library by. Our new dates for the annual huge book sale are aug. The friends of the south pasadena public library is a nonprofit, tax exempt 501c3 organization. Wenatchee public library north central regional library.
You will receive a receipt listing the number and type of books donated. If you have a donation of four or more boxes of books, please call the library to schedule your donation. If you are unable to deliver your donation or have a very large donation, please call the friends at 503. Donate your car if you need to offload your vehicle, but dont want to deal with the hassle of selling it, donate it to the seattle public library foundation for its cash value. If you go to any of our neighborhood libraries, you will see a sign prominently. Donating to the seattle public library foundation is a way for people who. 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.
Check out our accounts at amazon, discogs cds, ebay and. For donations larger than 4 boxes, please call ahead to check on available space. Your support helps the friends advocate, educate, and raise funds on behalf of the seattle public library. Fed tax id 237292743 all donations are tax deductible. These dedicated volunteers advocate for libraries, raise much needed funds, sponsor programs and special events, and host popular used book sales. Donate books friends of the knox county public library. Donate directly to their shops or pop them into one of 300 book donation banks in sainsburys car parks. Find one of our handy book drop drop boxes at a location near you and donate your books today. Sep 26, 2000 materials that are not utilized in the library s collection will be transferred to the friends of the seattle public library friends, a nonprofit organization, for inclusion in their book sales. Our volunteer members advocate for, educate about, and raise funds on behalf of the seattle public library.
The friends of the public library of cincinnati and hamilton county is dedicated to financially supporting our nationally recognized library. I usually donate books to the seattle public library. Access these incredible deals yearround at our used book store at the warehouse. 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. Friends of the seattle public library home facebook. If you have books to donate, first contact your local public library.
The friends of the public library of cincinnati and hamilton. The foundation has teamed up with the nonprofit cars charitable adult rides and services to accept used cars as yet another way you can help benefit the seattle. The friends of the seattle public library is a nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to promoting our library as an essential. The first thursday of every month is customer appreciation day at the friendshop. The seattle public library foundation accepts private donations. We only accept donations during library operating hours. The friends of the library of hawaii is a nonprofit organization whose primary objective is to maintain free public libraries in the state of hawaii, to promote extension of library services throughout the state of hawaii and to increase the facilities of the public library system of hawaii by securing materials beyond the command of the ordinary library budget. Please do not place donated materials in book returns or leave them outside library doors.
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