San mateo public library main library offers the opportunity to serve your community through friends of library book sale and donation support volunteers needed. In some cases, donated items may be placed into circulation by josephine community library district. Library manager rodney seaborn library nida 215 anzac parade kensington nsw 2033. New titles, recently rated, and recently tagged by the library community. Donations help fund the purchase of library materials and equipment, or for the improvement of library services and facilities. Donated items allow us to replace worn out copies and to fill gaps in the collection. Book drops are available at all libraries so that you can return items after hours. Nov 26, 2018 the grants pass friends of the library is grateful for donations from patrons. Promoting the communitys living room and its resources, expanding the foundation of. If you are a library card holder in and of the san mateo county libraries below, you can locate books, movies, music and more with easy search features designed for mobile devices.
You may be required to login to your account or create a new account if youre not already logged in. Donations of gently used materials are given to the friends of the library and most are sold at book sales and in the lobby shop. The peninsula library system pls is a consortium of public and community college libraries. The proceeds are used to support library services and collections. Season by macadam, heather adjective forms and an almost ordinary arabic quilt, the. We will find your books appreciative new homes, and 100% of the funds raised will go to the san diego public library.
We also welcome gifts of information materials that support the research interests of the institute. If you shop at amazon, please list the ventura county library foundation as your charity. These donated materials are sorted by volunteers and sold in our daily lobby sale and our periodic big book sales. Donate materials friends of multnomah county library. The robin li and melissa ma science library appreciates receiving book donations from users. Library staff are not allowed to help you unload your vehicle. Many organizations listed in that resource, or in this guide, do not accept used books.
Ascension parish library website gifts and donations. The san mateo public library is a wonderful destination with a comprehensive collection of resources and services and a friendly professional staff to help the community discover, enjoy, connect and learn in an everchanging world. Ventura county library system accepts charitable donations through our ventura county library foundation and friends of the library groups, all 501c3 nonprofit organizations. Donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. The friends are not accepting donations at this time.
Other acceptable donations will be sold in the friends of the library book sales, with proceeds benefiting the grants pass library. Upon request, we can arrange for pickup of larger donations from san mateo. Donate stocktonsan joaquin county public library ssjcpl. The grants pass friends of the library is grateful for donations from patrons. Top 7 places to donate magazines when decluttering your home. Friends of the library donated materials receipt form. Clothing donation bins from various organizations dare, etc. All san mateo county library branches are closed because of the covid19 outbreak. Choose to read the book on your kindle device, free reading app, or kindle cloud reader. See how you can have a book placed into the librarys collection with a special nameplate on the inside cover. Most friends groups raise funds to support special projects, including local programming, outreach events, and much more. We gratefully accept everything from clothing, shoes and accessories to small household appliances and furniture, electronics, books, fine china, jewelry, art, and other collectibles in good or gently used condition.
No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. Library book lending machine opens at millbrae bart station. Alternatively, you can print out a donation form here and mail it or drop it off to our offices at. You can bring up to two bagsboxes of materials, in good condition, to your neighborhood library and your donation will be delivered to the friends book sorting room. Your donation may be taxdeductible to the extent allowed by law. The friends are temporarily unable to accept donations. This includes our dropoff site as well as library branches.
One of my favorite places to donate both books and magazines is to my local library. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick. At this time, the friends are not accepting magazines, audiocassettes and encyclopedias. When you clean out your bookshelves, consider donating your gently used books to the friends of the library for our bookshop and monthly book sales. Learn more about how you can support your friends through volunteering or donating to their book sales and community events. Donations of up to one bag or box may be taken to any palo alto library during regular branch hours. Book donation line at 54231859 please do not drop donations off at ponderosa elementary school. Book donations overseas the international donation and shipment of books information prepared by our international relations office offers guidelines on donating books internationally.
Or, print and fill out our donation form for monetary gifts to the library. Upon request, we can arrange for pickup of larger donations from san mateo, burlingame and hillsborough. Swap bin for gently used adult and childrens books in the lobby. Donate friends of the palo alto library monthly book. We also accept donations of materials which may be added to the library. What happens to the donations books and other donated items may be. Retail sales from your donated items allow us to continue empowering thousands of people through employment every year. This is an ongoing opportunity located in san mateo, california. The pls includes the libraries at canada college, college of san mateo, and skyline.
Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. Book donations san mateo, ca official website city of san mateo. San mateo, ca 94402 for instructions on how to make a gift of stock, please click here. You wont make much, but you might make enough to buy a few more books. The friends of the library accept books at our main library 350 bedford road, pleasantville on a continuous basis. To offer a donation to the library, please complete the donations form and either email it to us or post it to. Current events random article donate to wikipedia wikipedia store. Collections of books will not be accepted with restrictions which necessitate special housing or which prevent integration of the gift into the general library collection. Friends are volunteers who value their local community libraries. Gifts and donations policy pewaukee public library. Thank you for holding onto your book donations until the library reopens. The friends book sales are currently available at all four library buildings. Donations of new or gently used books may be incorporated into the library s circulating collection, or may be sold in a book sale. Visit the library website for branch hours and locations.
Donate san mateo public library foundation united states. To donate your time, see our volunteer opportunities, adult literacy or friends pages donate online with credit cards. The materials must be brought into the library, not left outside. For twentyfive years, the san mateo public library foundation has advocated for equal access to literacy, education, technology, and essential community resources through the san mateo public library. For pickup, multiple boxes, or donations at other times, contact the friends of the library at 6503302521. Throughout the year, the kings county library accepts donations of books, cds, dvds at every branch library location. Click here to find the guidelines for donations of books and other media.
Click here to learn more about our innovative online services, or reach out via our new texting service to get in touch with us today. Friends of the portola valley library for more information contact the portola valley friends website opens a new window. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. You will then be directed to to redeem your public library loan. All proceeds from friends book sales are used to benefit the library. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. If you have 3 6 boxes to donate, please telephone the library first at 650 5227802 to coordinate with the friends of the library president before you bring any boxes into the library. Jan 24, 2019 book donations overseas the international donation and shipment of books information prepared by our international relations office offers guidelines on donating books internationally. Donated books are resold to the public at our bookstore and online. Donations are accepted during regular library hours, and materials can be dropped off as you enter to the right of the security gates. The mission of the san mateo public library foundation smplf, which began in 1994, is to raise funds to support the programs and services of the san mateo public library. Id and proof of your current home address to any public library in san mateo county.
Library information san mateo county genealogical society. The containers for book donations are located in the elevator lobby in the basement accessible via the elevator. Place donations on the book cart and take a goldcolored receipt. Westorchard school 195 granite road, chappaqua phonecheck the districts annual pta calendar. The friends of san jose public libraries are wonderful volunteers that support, advocate and raise funds for a library. If you have 3 6 boxes to donate, please telephone the library first at 650 5227802 to coordinate with the.
Support the work of the san mateo county libraries. Each friends group supports a specific san jose public library branch with book sales and other activities. If you are a library card holder in and of the san mateo county libraries below, you can locate books, movies, music and. 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. There youll see a cage with a drop off spot for the friends of the library. Please bag or box your inkind donations in containers that do not need to be returned to you, and take them to your local library branch or to the main library, 310 n. The board of trustees of the belmont public library welcomes applications from any group whose purpose is civic, cultural or educational in nature, and whose meetings are appropriate to the librarys facilities. Donations can be brought to the main library circulation desk whenever the library is open. Donations of books and other information materials to hong kong public libraries hkpl from individuals and organizations are welcome. Please note that all donations are tax deductible as defined by law. A gift that is meaningful to you will be meaningful to your community.
Pacifica friends of the library visit the pacifica friends website opens a new window for more information. Foundation for san mateo county libraries is a registered 501c3 nonprofit. Foundation for san mateo county libraries 125 lessingia court san mateo, ca 94402. Your donation is taxdeductible and provides critical support to library programs and collections. Even if the library does not need the magazines itself, for its patrons, many libraries hold a friend of the library sale where they can sell your used magazines to help with their own fundraising. However, library policy limits collection development choices to staff who work to create a balanced and current collection. San mateo county libraries is extremely fortunate to have the support of local friends groups. Due to limited resources, we cannot pick up donations. Please deposit donations in the wall donation book drop in the main library lobby during regular library service hours. The library reserves the right at all times to dispose of any gift without notification to the donor, if in the judgment of the staff, such item no longer serves the purposes of the library.
Your gift will help maintain the libraries commitment to excellence by providing. Please call the friends book sorting room at 5039886191. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. The san mateo public library is such a great place. Click the donate button to use your paypal account or a major credit card to make a donation today. All library locations accept donations of books, dvds, videocassettes, and music and audiobook cds. Drop off your books in the underground parking lot of the san carlos library. Currently, all of our library buildings are closed. You might sell your books on ebay, or to a local used book store. The suffern free library accepts donations of new and used books, cds, movies and cd roms. The library has a special buy a book for your library campaign for people that would like to purchase a book as a gift from themself or as a gift in honor of somebody else.
Donate for a great cause friends of the mountain view library. Assembly room the assembly room seats up to 100 people and contains a piano and a permanent screen for projection. San mateo public library foundation guidestar profile. Your generous donations of new or gently used books, dvds. Please submit the form, along with your check, to your local library. Materials are evaluated for inclusion in the collection and items not added are given to the friends of the torrance library for their book sales. The smcgs library collection is located at the canada college library at building 9, third floor, 4200 farm hill blvd.
What i do enjoy doing at this library, however, includes working on my laptop in all kinds of table spaces and environments, eating great snacks at the upstairs 3 bees cafe, stretching and breathing fresh san mateo county air on the. Project read is the san mateo public librarys adult and family literacy program and is one of several core programs supported by the smplf. Smcl, the mobile app for san mateo county libraries, lets you locate and search your library catalog wherever you are. Hardcopies of the donation form are also available from. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. Donations are accepted at central library year round. You may also drop your gift off at your neighborhood san mateo county libraries location.
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