We will send you a confirmation email immediately after you make your donation that will serve as your receipt for tax purposes. The first book sale was held in the parking lot of the midtown carnegie branch library in 1985. Well share the exact words to use and secret strategies to maximize your fundraising efforts. You will receive a receipt listing the number and type of books donated. 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. Friends of the seattle public library, seattle, wa. Can friends collect donations or sell books during a community event. Join or renew today and receive 15% off all gifts at the friendshop. There are seven branchspecific friends groups that operate independently, but also collaborate to contribute to the overall success and financial stability of the. Well help your books find a good home and, at the same. The friends of the boise public library accepts donations of books, audiobooks, records, dvds, cds, software, and magazines in sellable condition to benefit the library. Letter writing samples donation letter samples donation letter template letter templates letters of note letter f friends of the library federal emergency management agency donation request. A friends of the library shop and a coffee cart are located on level three.
Book donation policy friends of the bedford public library. Library staff cannot assist you in transporting books from your vehicle. The library reserves the right to determine the disposition of all gifts received. Lead a book drive collect donated books reading partners. The friends are not accepting donations at this time. The laramie county library foundation recently received a donation from danny donor in your honor. Letter writing samples donation letter samples donation letter template letter templates letters of note letter f friends of the library federal. The library does not accept donations of used books or media.
All membership levels receive a 10 percent discount at the second hand prose bookstore and a subscription to our members enewsletter, best of friends. This is a lasting gift in support of literacy and learning. Well help your books find a good home and, at the same time, help make our community library an even better facility. You can make them even better by making a donation to the pacifica friends of the library. How and what to donate to the library denver public library. If you go to any of our neighborhood libraries, you will see a sign prominently displayed that says, all are welcome.
We are working on a plan to reopen at the appropriate time. If you have unique materials of local interest that are not in the black studies center or washingtoniana special collections, and you would like to speak with a librarian about donating such items to the library, please contact collections services at 2027271117. The library will place a memorial bookplate in it that reads in honor of dottie doolittle. You can make a cash donation at the corner book shop or by sending a check to. I usually donate books to the seattle public library. People found friends of seattle public library book sale by searching for donate books seattle.
We cannot accept law books, damaged or deteriorating books, or sets of encyclopedias that are not in excellent condition. A 501 c 3 public charity dedicated to bringing books, free of charge, to underresourced school libraries and public libraries across the united states. A few dates to mark on your literary calendar book sales. For credit card and ach, just choose your donation and you will be redirected to a secure electronic form through our partner donorsnap. Books, posters, audio books, cds and more are accepted as donations. 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. Jan 24, 2019 many libraries, or the friends of the library group, have regular book sales and welcome appropriate materials for resale. 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. We only accept donations during library operating hours. Donate directly to their shops or pop them into one of 300 book donation banks in sainsburys car parks.
The new central library of the seattle public library opened in may 2004 in a. We accept books, media cds, dvds, audiobooks, puzzles, and more at the corner book shop. Visit our central library shop for literarythemed and pnw locallymade gifts. For donations larger than 4 boxes, please call ahead to check on available space.
Make a contribution in honor of or in memory of a loved one using the denver public library friends foundation donation page or call 7208652049. Mar 21, 2011 i usually donate books to the seattle public library. When we receive donations in memory of individuals, the money can be used to purchase books that the individual might. The proceeds help support the multnomah county library. The friends of the south pasadena public library is a nonprofit, tax exempt 501c3 organization. Friends of the bellingham public library bellingham. If you are unable to deliver your donation or have a very large donation, please call the friends at 503. Book donations may be made through local little free library booksharing boxes. In the letter, be sure to explain that the materials are for a library and that you would. Your financial donations to the friends of the south pasadena public library provide critical funding to purchase important materials, resources, and programs. The library also accepts monetary contributions allocated for the purchase of library materials.
Many libraries, or the friends of the library group, have regular book sales and. The friends of the san francisco public library is a notforprofit 501c3 organization. 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. Donation drop boxes are available at peninsula center library on deep valley drive and inside the malaga cove and miraleste branches. Book sale information friends of the seattle public library. March 15, 2020 huge book sale at seattle center exhibition hall. 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. Policy statement all materials accepted for addition to the librarys collection become the property of the library. Soliciting submittals by artists, including slides, resume and letters of interest. Bring donated items to either of the friends bookstores during the stores open hours. Our volunteer members advocate, educate, and raise funds on behalf of the library, its patrons, and the larger seattle community.
Membership contributions to the friends make the difference between minimum funding for libraries and excellent services. The friends of the seattle public library is a nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to promoting our library as an essential. Many families stock up on kids books at the twiceannual book sale put on by the friends of the seattle public library. Friends of the library, montgomery county is a 501c3 notforprofit organization. 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. Donations are accepted at central library year round.
Donate books friends of the knox county public library. Book donation programs libguides at american library. Madison public library accepts gifts of new or gentlyused books, magazines, dvds, and music or books on compact disc. Mark these dates on your literary calendar, seattle. The friends of the seattle public library present their annual huge book sale capitalization theirs from march 15 at. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. The various membership levels are listed in the dropdown menu located below. To donate books, drop them off at any branch of the springfieldgreene county library during regular library hours. Book donations may be made through local little free library book sharing boxes. Donation letter to library public library will send a letter to the honouree acknowledging your contribution. Better than a whodunit, more stylish than a period romance and more fun than a rollicking good biography. To find out how to donate books and other items, see donate books join the friends.
Friends is the key partner that has given us our awardwinning library. Libraries typically have donation guidelines posted on their website, others you will need to contact by phone. Raising money for library needs, as designated by the staff and board. All tacoma public library locations are closed until further notice. Donate now friends of the san francisco public library. Libraries closed through at least may 31 all library locations and book drops are closed until at. Friends of the seattle public library home facebook. How and what to donate to the library denver public. Bringing large donations to lawson mcghee library more than five boxes please contact the friends office at 865. The friends operate a wellstocked friendshop on level 3 at the central library.
The friends of the phoenix public library hope to reduce the number of elementaryage students struggling to read. Your local library can provide acceptable donation guidelines. Grants and support to the seattle public library for. We issue donation receipts for tax purposes at the time of.
The friends may donate any surplus inventory to nonprofit entities that the. Visit our covid19 response page for ongoing updates. Friends of the phoenix public library to donate 300k books. 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. Book donations district of columbia public library. Your donation will be considered for friends of the library book sales. Information about the friends of the seattle public library book sales and where and how to donate books. Our volunteer members advocate for, educate about, and raise funds on behalf of the seattle public library. International association of school librarianship iasl suite 300, box 34069 seattle, wa 981241069. Although this copy doesnt speak to a specific donor, it does address their past support, current happenings at the library, and the current need. Thank you for donating to the friends of the library.
The friends of the seattle public library is a nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to promoting our library as an essential institution of society. The seattle public library welcomes donations of books and other materials. Your donations are sold by the friends of the library at book sales throughout the year. This donation will purchase a book for the collection. A 15% discount is given on all items, excluding used books and service items. Library fundraising foundations are an important tool for public libraries, and they. If you have questions about whether or not the friends can accept your materials, please call. Home selection, which is made available through book drives and donations. Lead a book drive to help build our students home libraries and our take reading. First and foremost, friends are booksellers extraordinaire. Central library, 2002present, the seattle public library.
You can donate books to the friends of the library for their annual book sale. Donations of books and other information materials to hong kong public libraries hkpl from individuals and organizations are welcome. All proceeds from the friends book sales are donated to the library in support of. Books are accepted year round and can be b rought to either the library services desk or if multiple boxes are being delivered please bring them to the loading dock at bedford central library and ring the.
Book donations friends of the uwmadison libraries uw. The seattle public library foundation accepts private donations. Carnegie to donate money for a new library building failed in 1899. Information about how to donate books to needy libraries. Successful efforts usually include multiple messages through email, website. Huge book sale, online sales, and donations ending. As always, the friends welcome your donation of books for our ongoing bo ok sale and our fall, winter and spring sales. 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. 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. Do you want to join the friends of eugene public library. Most of us read a book and then put it on a shelf or in a box to take up space. Your help will provide more programs and events, enhance the summer learning program, and allow for the purchase of more equipment and furniture for our libraries. Please think of us when making donations in memory of book lovers.
Book donations friends of the berkeley public library. Book donations are the life blood of our fundraising efforts. Friends of the bellingham public library bellingham public. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Friends of the phoenix public library to donate 300k books to schools. Book donation line at 54231859 please do not drop donations off at ponderosa elementary school. In addition, the friends support the many facets of the digital archives initiative. While the library may not accept every donation offer, special. Libraries face the increasing demand for ebook content.
For larger donations, please call 7208651723 to make arrangements. Ask them to help you promote the library by talking to parents, friends and. Many of you have asked when the friends books stores and the donation center will reopen. The seattle public library gives you 247 free access to books, music, movies, tv shows, classes and more. Donation letter to library public library will send a. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale.
Dear friends, now is the time to show your support for the jones, munson and north amherst libraries as friends of the jones library system. Drop off your preread books at any of the library branches. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. 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. Well, instead, we hope you will consider donating your books, dvds and cds to the friends to help us raise money for the library.
The library and its friends friends of the library. 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. The friends of vail public library help host cultural speakers and programs at the library, work to enrich and enhance existing library services, assist with the annual 4 th of july book and bake sales and advocate for the library through public awareness. Our federal tax id number is 946085452 our federal tax id number is 946085452. How library foundations are helping public libraries stay open. Little free library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and your monetary donation is tax deductible. We are the national model of a socially invested library, priding ourselves on being the most democratic of institutions. The friends of the library was named 2010 outstanding philanthropic organization of the year by the association of fundraising professionals, ozarks region. Used or rare books but not magazines bring no more than two 2 boxes to the desk at any denver public library location. The first thursday of every month is customer appreciation day at the friendshop.
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. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. One honoree was linda boyles, a faithful fol volunteer who, among other activities, helps select a book to be donated to head start students each year. While we appreciate the move toward the reopening of limited retail operations locally, the donation center and the fort mason and main library. Each year, the friends of the library honors some of its outstanding volunteers by placing leaves on the tree. Fed tax id 237292743 all donations are tax deductible. 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. If you want to start a little free library book exchange, youre in the right place. 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. Donations of fewer than 200 books about 10 boxes are the responsibility of the donor to deliver to the library.
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