Especially needed are gently used hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction, cookbooks, audio books, compact discs, dvds and childrens books. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Donations are accepted at central library year round. 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. 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.
For information on endowments, bequests, and naming opportunities, please contact the queens college foundation, or call 7189973920. Study space and access to computers will be available in the diaz compean student union. 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. These items become the inventory for the chandler booktique, the annual book sale, online sales through and the bag sales. It is ideal to drop off book donations at our space in red hook. 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. Give the gift of literacy when you donate your used books to charity. Call the circulation desk supervisors line 718 9900846 to offer the library a headsup about donations and to. Queens public library accepts large donations delivered to the qpl loading dock. Nov, 2014 all books, dvds, cds, puzzles, video games and other items donated by the public, along with library discards, are processed by our tireless troop of friends of the library volunteers. Librarys vital programs and services and enhance our collection of books. Great service tax deduction receipts pickups within 24 hours in. Queens public library provides quality services, resources, and lifelong learning opportunities. Home about events get involved resources gallery archive donate.
Some libraries have more shelf space and need for donations such as for upcoming book sales than others, so. For more information, visit the queens library foundation website. It can be accessed on and off campus via the library homepage finding books. Policy on gifts of materials the new york public library. All books, dvds, cds, puzzles, video games and other items donated by the public, along with library discards, are processed by our tireless troop of friends of the library volunteers. Make a donation to reading reflections long island new. Donating used books is one way to pass them onto committed readers while creating space for new books. Most libraries have a friends of the library society.
Those with books to donate may wish to contact these organizations. Cambridge public library idea exchange is a registered canadian charity. In fact, a percentage of the net sale price of every book goes to these great causes. That means your support empowers people from all walks of life and stengthens brooklyn. Mar 30, 2015 and, hopefully, they will eventually be transformed into beautiful book art. Book donations may be made through local little free library book sharing boxes. But, in the heart of literary manhattan, a library thats been around for more than a century, the st.
Some libraries have more shelf space and need for donations such as for upcoming book sales than others, so its best to contact the library directly. Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in general. Last year, the winnipeg public library hosted read by queens for the first time, billing it as a family storytime event with books being read to children by drag queens. If youre in new york city, schedule a book donations pickup, and well do all the heavy lifting for you. Queens public library is one of the largest and busiest public library systems in the united states, dedicated to serving the most ethnically and culturally diverse area in the country. We accept books for both children and young adults. Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome nonprofit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids. Queens donors book by queens college library issuu. If you have a few books, drop them off with a staff member at your local branch. You can buy or donate items and materials like books, cds, dvds and even vinyl records. Little free library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and your monetary donation is tax deductible.
This guide provides information on some of the groups and organizations that do handle book donations including donations of used books if you are seeking book donations, you may be eligible to apply for donations from the groups listedor one of. Proceeds from the friends book sale supports programs and resources at the goodnow library. Book donation programs home libguides at american library. Donate books to the queens library foundation, which accepts reading materials for use in its community libraries and for resale, with. The library primarily serves the borough of queens the new york public library and brooklyn public library are separate library systems which do not serve queens. Our books come from the generous donations of our patrons, the queens public library and others. The slideshow and carousels can be controlled using tab, left, and right arrow keys. Jun 20, 2016 word up community book shop donation guidelines here. Youll find books on music, scores, and recordings cds, dvds, lps, cassettes, vhs tapes, etc. The queens college music library will hold a book sale october 30 between 11. Please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials. Books for children and adults are valuable learning tools that. Each dollar you donate will go towards keeping our vast collections, educational programs, and community services free for all new yorkers.
After the friends of the library have paid for storage, tents, equipment rentals, vendors, and any other expenses, the rest of the funds go to support the library. Donate books to charity free nationwide book donation pick up. We depend on community supporters like you to help fund our collections, learning resources and programs. For more information on making a donation please contact ellen lehman, director of finance and facilities by email at elehman at or call 519. The friends appreciate cash donations of any amount. Search queens public librarys catalog or browse one of our vendors websites below. How to donate used books in long island pen and the pad. Support your denver public library by donating to the denver public library friends foundation. Queens university library is offering an information series to introduce researchers to the services and expertise that support them throughout the life of their research and in their teaching. Make a donation to reading reflections long island new york. Agnes library on amsterdam avenue and west 81st street, runs a twiceamonth used book sale in the basement that is a bibliophiles dream. To donate books, drop them off at any branch of the springfieldgreene county library during regular library hours.
These funds are used to support collections and programs at the denver public library. Let us bring them to someone who can really use them. The library catalogue contains a record of every book, ebook and journal held by the library. Donations are only accepted during branch open hours. Book donations friends of the uwmadison libraries uw. Donate books and electronics in brooklyn and queens we offer a full service book pickup we bring boxes, tape, and provide the muscle. Donors may choose a subject area for the books they donate, and the gift will be noted in the library catalog. The donor must provide the library with names and addresses for notifications. These societies hold book sales and other fundraisers to benefit the libraries.
Bookends store donations can be dropped off at toronto reference library in the drop box located at front of the book store during branch hours. Finding library resources information services queens. Donations policy information services queens university. Donate books with a free donation pickup pickup please. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. Dec 12, 2019 oddly enough, the new york public library doesnt encourage used book donations at most of its branches. You can find a particular book by searching for the authors surname and title or keywords. Donate to help the new york public library provide free books, classes, and more to all. Donations of gently used items in good condition and odor and moldfree are accepted by many of delawares public libraries during their business hours. No matter who you are, where youre from, or where you want to go, we speak your language.
Donated books are sold in most branches and at book ends bookstores, located at the toronto reference library and north york central library. We cannot accept books with underliningnotes or books that are heavily worn. Instead of throwing out your old books or recycling them, donate them so they can be read and enjoyed again. How and what to donate to the library denver public. Your gift helps keep these vital services free for everyone in york county. Friends of the library book sales can generate upwards of tens of thousands of dollars in revenue. Book donations may be made through local little free library booksharing boxes. 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. Many of the items accepted, ranging from individual works presented by the author to substantial collections, would not otherwise be obtained by the library and these make an important contribution to teaching, learning and research activities at queens. We are currently overloaded with general fiction, plays, short stories, poetry, and writing textbooks. Find one of our handy book drop drop boxes at a location near you and donate your books today. Donate books and electronics in new york city books4cause. However, it is the responsibility of the donor to provide evidence of the tax value of their donation.
A receipt for tax purposes is available upon request. Donate books and electronics in brooklyn and queens. What happens to a book after you donate it to the library. Throughout the year, the kings county library accepts donations of books, cds, dvds at every branch library location. Places in nyc that accept book donations pocketsense. To recycle books and magazines that cant be donated to the library, call midwest fiber sales corporation, 911 north farm road 123, at 417 8621976. You dont need to make a longterm commitment to make a lasting impact. The friends of the goodnow library seek book donations for its annual book sale. You can find a particular book by searching for the authors surname and title or keywords the shelfmark will help you locate the print books on the library shelves. Word up community book shop donation guidelines here. All items that are accepted may be disposed of at the librarys discretion. For more information on book donations, email gay wilson, planning and development coordinator, 417 6160560 to donate books for the library collection, please see the information on gift and memorial books. We will send you a confirmation email immediately after you make your donation that will serve as your receipt for tax purposes. Long island, the 17th most populous island in the world, according to the 2000 census, offers a.
Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. Please bring donated materials to your local library in boxes, during operating hours. No matter who you are, where youre from, or where you. If so, consider donating to charity, giving to local children through schools or turning to libraries. Queens public library foundation 8911 merrick boulevard jamaica, ny 11432 phone.
The library at queens is grateful to those who have made donations and who offer unsolicited material to the library. Jan 24, 2019 your local library can provide acceptable donation guidelines. The queens library foundation the foundation, which is a 501 c3 nonprofit corporation, raises funds to provide books, materials, programs and services for the queens library. Proceeds from book sales supports library programs and services. It can be accessed on and off campus via the library homepage. How and what to donate to the library denver public library. Long island, the 17th most populous island in the world, according to the 2000 census, offers a number of institutions that accept donations. The site navigation utilizes tab and enter key commands.
Donate books reading reflections welcomes donations of new and gently used books from publishers, booksellers, schools, organizations and individuals. Schools and families buy books for fun and education. And, hopefully, they will eventually be transformed into beautiful book art. Queens library foundation qlf, an independent 501c3 nonprofit organization, was established nearly 30 years ago to raise funds for queens library. 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. Librarians are available via chat, email, and zoom to help with research questions. Friends of the uwmadison libraries 330h memorial library 728 state st. 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. Donate used textbooks, like law books or medical books, so that students in a tight financial situation can keep up with their studies. Where to donate used books 10 places to start money crashers. Donating books and materials to the library is a great way to pass along your used reading or electronic media items so others may enjoy them. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials.
Donate online using the form below or click here to learn about other ways you can support idea exchange. Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the as. Oddly enough, the new york public library doesnt encourage used book donations at most of its branches. Reviews on donate books in queens, ny turn the page again, queens borough public library, astoria bookshop, housing works thrift shop, ditmars thrift. In accordance with governor newsoms statewide stayathome order, the dr. So many of us have books piling up in corners, lining up along the floor, stacked in piles on desks, overflowing from our bookshelves. All items collected are sold online through better world books. During this very difficult time, queens public library depends on support from generous individuals like you to help keep our programs and servicesincluding. Please fill out the donation form below and help us bring the gift of knowledge to the less fortunate. Databases the library subscribes to are also included. The new york public library relies on the generosity of its donors to build its research and special collections. Search queens public library s catalog or browse one of our vendors websites below.
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