Donation Guidelines
The library receives thousands of
donations of print and non-print materials each year. Donated items that fill a
need in the collection are added. However, most go directly to the book sale.
We have learned from long experience what sells and what doesn’t. We have to be
selective because of storage limitations and the labor involved.
Publication dates and condition are
important.
The library accepts books published in the last 5 years in good to excellent condition. That means the hardback books should have covers that are intact, not ripped, and the books not be musty or dirty. Paperbacks must not be yellowed or have cracked spine. Paperbacks must have covers. DVDs in good condition or better, regardless of age, will be accepted as long as they are in their original packaging.
The library accepts books published in the last 5 years in good to excellent condition. That means the hardback books should have covers that are intact, not ripped, and the books not be musty or dirty. Paperbacks must not be yellowed or have cracked spine. Paperbacks must have covers. DVDs in good condition or better, regardless of age, will be accepted as long as they are in their original packaging.
We ask that you bring your donations
M-F between 10 am and 4pm. If the Director
is available, they will be reviewed on the spot, accepting what we can
use.
We do not accept magazines, text
books, VHS, encyclopedias, cassette tapes, CDs.
We cannot accept gifts of artwork, equipment, furniture, etc. except with
the approval of the Director.
