Our main source of income is our used book store, books down. The woodbridge public library welcomes donations of books, dvds, and cds in good condition. Selected friends of the library chapters various chapters of the friends of the dc public library frequently accept book donations for their periodic book sales. Meet the author susan orlean wilmette public library communico. Recycling often gets the spotlight, but its last in the reduce, reuse, recycle motto for a reason. Friends membership and donations additionally support programming. Library staff cannot provide assistance in bringing donations into the library. 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. Generous book donations also come from public libraries in wilmette, skokie, niles, glenview, skokie and winnetkanorthfield. Donations of books and other information materials to hong kong public libraries hkpl from individuals and organizations are welcome. Friends of the wilmette public library operates a book. Donated books are sold in most branches and at book ends bookstores, located at the toronto reference library and north york central library.
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. Donated books are sold at bargain prices and book sales support library programs. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. In most cases, usable library materials that the library does not add to its collections are offered to the friends of the jacksonville public library for their annual book sale. The chicago public library foundation gladly accepts gifts of stock. This guide provides information on some of the groups and organizations that do handle book donations. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale.
Book donations book sales if you would like to donate books, please call your local branch library to see if they are able to accept donations at this time. Its easy to give to your library, and each library has various ways to provide support. The friends book sale is still open along the south wall of the librarys main floor, and a major sale is planned for spring 2020 dates to come. The toronto public library foundation believes that the character and quality of a city. Do you want to join the friends of eugene public library. Performances are in lower level gallery and begin at 2. You may want to recommend online sources such as alibris getting the most from donations and amazon, where the value of used books is easy to find, and irs publication 561. Digital library of illinois formerly mymediamall digital library of illinois formerly mymediamall is a collection of ebooks and eaudiobooks available to wilmette and kenilworth residents. Other titles will be sold at branch book sales, with the proceeds benefiting the library. Dallas leukemia texas offers free book donation collection and have a cool way of using the books.
Seeking book donations american library association. There are many ways to support your library both with your time and through donations. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. Reducing the amount of waste we produce, and reusing things to their fullest, are our first lines of defense in conserving natural resources. Rotary club of wilmette collects 20,000 books wilmette, il. Learn more about all you can do at our virtual branch, from online events to getting a library card. For those having difficulty completing the census form, help is available at the wilmette public library and elsewhere. By providing funding and support for library programs, were committed to bolstering the librarys strategic initiatives. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Adair i met mary when i gave my first armchair travel presentation at the wilmette public library in. Socialemotional picture books wilmette public library. Madison public library accepts gifts of new or gentlyused books, magazines, dvds, and music or books on compact disc. Friends of the wilmette public library accepts gentlyused books for books down under at.
The librarys effort to revive book donations via its new better world books collection bin has created a new problem. Join us for a miniseries this september to celebrate the upcoming movie. In addition to our storytimes, we will be sharing stem demonstrations, family activities, book recommendations, and more. Wilmette public library the shakespeare project of. Security may be of concern but the public is reminded that no personal information is ever asked for over the telephone, so an awareness of scams is important to keep in mind.
Friends of the medford public library donation guidelines. The nonprofit foundation is the catalyst in sparking private funding and endowments to enrich the broward county library system. They make it real easy and book driver helps them keep the books flowing. We have thousands of downloadable and streaming books, movies, and more, available with your library card. Reducing the amount of waste we produce, and reusing things to their fullest, are our first lines of defense in conserving natural resources for example, take books. Books down under in wilmette, il librarything local. Donations are only accepted during branch open hours. 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. Currently, this is located at 200 boston ave, suite g700, medford. The evanston public library aims to be at the heart of our diverse community by promoting the development of independent, selfconfident, and literate citizens, and providing equitable access to cultural, intellectual, technological, and information resources.
This guide provides information on some of the groups and organizations that do handle book donations including donations of used books. Donated books and media are accepted at the customer services desk at any naperville public library location. Make sure to follow us on facebook to catch all the fun. While the library may not accept every donation offer, special consideration will be given for such items. In 1900, by a vote of 62 to 52, wilmette taxpayers approved a referendum which would establish a free public library.
All membership levels receive a 10 percent discount at the second hand prose bookstore and a subscription to our members enewsletter, best of friends. The library foundation was incorporated in 1982 to enhance the collections, programs and services of broward county library beyond the means of public funding. That was painfully obvious after bags of books that were placed on the ground next to the overflowing bin doubtless with good intentions were totally soaked and unusable after todays double downpours. All library materials accepted as gifts will be evaluated in accordance with the jacksonville public library collection development policy. If you wouldnt give it to a friend, please dont give it to us. The various membership levels are listed in the dropdown menu located below. Some study rooms are available on the 1st floor on a very limited basis. The toronto public library foundation helps to provide enhanced resources to the library that are not covered by municipal funding.
Friends of wilmette library helps fund special eventsprograms at the library. Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the as. The wilmette public library history site contains photographs, books, letters, newspapers and oral histories about the history of the village of wilmette and new. Jan 24, 2019 please be aware that the american library association does not accept or distribute donations of books or any other materials. Donations are accepted at central library year round. Other spaces are available in the local area, including at the evanston, lincolnwood, nilesmaine, and wilmette public libraries. Please enter your username or library card number no spaces, and password. Make a contribution you dont need to make a longterm commitment to make a lasting impact. This series is funded by the friends of the wilmette public library. The new york public library relies on the generosity of its donors to build its research and special collections.
Home page winnipeg public library city of winnipeg. Nonprofit organizations, such as the friends of the library or library foundations. Volunteers with the wilmette public librarys books down under store got a surprise last week when they opened, what they thought was a. Needed titles will be added to the library s collections. Donated books are sold at bargain prices and book sales support library programs, events, art installations and materials. You can help support the library even more by making a cash donation. Expand all to show answers close all to hide answers. Friends of the library wilmette public library wilmette public library. Please be aware that the american library association does not accept or distribute donations of books or any other materials. Wilmette public library searches for owner of donated.
Book donation programs american library association. Please bring your donations to the library starting march 1, 2020. Content is checked out for up to 21 days and returns itself when the time elapses. The wilmette public library news site indexes obituaries, weddings, birth announcements, and articles from local newspapers about the village of wilmette and new trier township in. Policy on gifts of materials the new york public library. May 10, 2017 friends of the wilmette public library, which runs the store, has found other items, such as, greeting cards, airline tickets, and the occasional dollar bill stuck inside the pages of real donated. 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. Winnipeg public library s web site contains information about programs, services and collections of the central and branch libraries for children, teens and adults, along with access to its library catalogue, online databases, pc booking system and subject guide to internet resources that are selected and annotated by the library. Whether a gift was made in honor or memory of a loved one, or for the.
The wilmette public library history site contains photographs, books, letters, newspapers and oral histories about the history of the village of wilmette and new trier township in cook county, illinois, u. Donate to the friends of the library join the friends of wpl today. Wilmette public library searches for owner of donated secret book. Join the league and your neighbors for a stimulating book. Please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials. 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. Jan 24, 2019 please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials. Just deposit your books in the big, green, better world books bin which is now available outside the evanston public library, 1703 orrington avenue, for convenient 24hour outdoor dropoff of book donations on the east side of the library. Separately, a library and social club formed in 1889 with donated books forming a. Friends of the wilmette public library, which runs the store, has found other items, such as, greeting cards, airline tickets, and the occasional dollar bill stuck inside the pages of real donated. Book donations have been shared with a just harvest, kids corner at the lake county courthouse, perspectives charter school, rotary club of wilmette, our place, stand for children, illinois and hands of peace. Purchase donated books during open hours in our 1st floor book sale nook located off the library lobby.
These e books supporting socialemotional development are available for free checkout with your wilmette public library card through our digital services hoopla andor digital library of illinois accessible on mobile devices with libby, by overdrive. 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. Rotary club of wilmette collects 20,000 books wilmette. Instead of selling them, the donations are sold in bulk to local thrift stores with proceeds going. Thank you for your interest in donating books to support toronto public library tpl.
Upon request, staff will provide you with a dated receipt for tax purposes. An online book club open to all who want to participate in a laid back book discussion without leaving the comfort of your internet. Home book donation programs libguides at american library. Enjoy a downton abbey themed cooking demonstration and tea party featuring finger sandwiches and sweets with chef susan maddox. Dec 16, 2017 rotary club of wilmette collects 20,000 books. Donate to help the new york public library provide free books, classes, and more to all. Book donation database services in the united states.
To find out how to donate books and other items, see donate books join the friends. Wilmettenorth shore you can drop books of at the main library branch of the wilmette public library at 1242 wilmette avenue. Books down under bdu is a used bookstore on the librarys lower level. During library hours, small donations can be left at the medford public library circulation desk. The books and audiovisual materials for sale either come from donations. Evanston public library book sales and book donations. The library is working in coordination with local government, including health and public safety, along with educational institutions, to help control the spread of covid19 coronavirus in the wilmette community. In april of 1901, the original six wilmette library directors were elected. Just deposit your books in the big, green, better world books bin which is now available outside the evanston. Go to the wilmette friends of the library page for hours and guidelines. 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.
Learn more about the coordinated response from the village of wilmette. Wilmette public library serves the wilmette and kenilworth. Your acknowledgment should contain the librarys name and a description of what was received, but resist any request by donors to enumerate exactly what was received. Language assistance is available over the telephone in 12 languages and translation. These items become the inventory for the chandler booktique, the annual book sale, online sales through and the bag sales. The shakespeare project of chicago is proud to present saturday afternoon performances of its theatrical readings at the wilmette public library, 1242 wilmette avenue, wilmette, illinois. In 1882 the society was incorporated into the wilmette library association.
Book donations district of columbia public library. Donations may be made to the wilmette rotary foundation, indicating it is for sister of charity project. Other recommended venues for book donation include. The library does not accept magazines, newspapers, textbooks, encyclopedias, or outof date materials. Evanston library seeks book donations evanston now. Books down under bookstores 1242 wilmette ave, wilmette, il. The library space it rented in the rear of a lumber company.