March 15, 2020 huge book sale at seattle center exhibition hall. The friends of the seattle public library is a nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to promoting our library as an essential. First and foremost, friends are booksellers extraordinaire. We showcase pacific northwest artists, design and innovation. If you have several boxes of items, ask for a book cart. We serve as an important link between the library and the public. Typically, books that are newer are preferred, but. Donate books friends of the knox county public library. The seattle public library gives you 247 free access to books, music, movies, tv shows, classes and more. Friends book sale form dauphin county library system. Donate books friends of the phoenix public library. Discover how you can support your library through donations of books, money or time. The friends of the pikes peak library district is grateful for your donation of materials. Donate books friends of the richmond public library.
The friends of washoe county library was founded in 1980 and is a membersupported allvolunteer 501c3 nevada nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating, fundraising, and providing support for washoe county library system. Donate online donation form donate by mail by printing the donation form, filling it out and mailing it along with your check, to the address below. Most libraries have a friends of the library group that helps to raise money for the library. Friends of the seattle public library nonprofit giving. All proceeds go directly to the friends of the library and directly benefit our library programming.
Grants and support to the seattle public library for. All funds raised in our summer fundraising events, macys shop for a cause day goes specifically towards the summer reading club. If you would like to become a member of the friends of the library, print off the membership form, complete and mail it to. The guidelines for gifts and donations are available here also pdf version. Florence corson endowment for the wesleyan collection. Donate now friends of the san francisco public library. The friends offer memberships to library supporters, thereby enabling individuals to join and work with others who wish to. Friends of the library meetings are open to everyone. They collect used books and then sell them to help the library with their fundraising. The friends look forward to receiving your book donations at the friends donation station located at 5318 trail lake drive.
Fed tax id 237292743 all donations are tax deductible. Since 1891, we have grown from a single reading room in pioneer square to a worldclass library system with 27 locations. Throughout the year, the kings county library accepts donations of books, cds. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The time you give is as important as monetary donations. Please make checks payable to friends of ppld and mail to friends of ppld 5550 n. The friends operate a wellstocked friendshop on level 3 at the central library.
To prepare items for donation, please read the donation guidelines and tax receipt information given below. When you do, you become one of our most valued donors, providing reliable funds to help us strengthen. In order to get a valid tax receipt, please print and complete the online form before coming to 509 esty street. Make a monetary donation in support of the library and its services to the community by completing the donation request form. Without community donations, programs and resources may be cut. Friends of the seattle public library the seattle public.
Thank you for donating to the friends of the library. Twice a year the friends host a drivethru book drive at the rear loading dock of main library. Donation of books sacramento public library books are. The friends of the san francisco public library is a notforprofit 501c3 organization. Drop them off at any phoenix public library location during regular library hours drop them off any hour of the day in the big, green donation bins at century library and saguaro library drop them off directly to our book donation warehouse monday through thursday between 9 a. Donate to their cause, or help them through volunteering. Learn more about us, our contributions to the city, and how you can support our work. You can donate books to the friends of the library for their annual book sale. 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. Their membership consists of local residents committed to enhancing library services. The first thursday of every month is customer appreciation day at the friendshop. Visit our covid19 response page for ongoing updates.
Please fill out a donation form and mail it with your contribution directly to. The friends of the public library of cincinnati and. The friends accept donations of gently used books during. Friends of the library daniel boone regional library. Friends of the library parsippany library parsippany library. You can reach library staff by chat, email or phone. Check out friends of the seattle public library on givegab. You can make a cash donation at the corner book shop or by sending a check to. Visit the website established in 1984, the friends of the library is a volunteer, 501c3 organization.
Access these incredible deals yearround at our used book store at the warehouse. Raising money for library needs, as designated by the staff and board. If you prefer, you may also call 17156902488 or mail a check to us at 573 county road a, suite 106, hudson, wi 54016. The donation description and value is the responsibility of the donor. The foundation has teamed up with the nonprofit cars charitable adult rides and services to accept used cars as yet another way you can help benefit the seattle. Ways to give the seattle public library foundation. All proceeds from the friends book sales are donated to the library in support of the library s mission and programs, and to otherwise enhance the. The remainder of the items are sold at the monthly fosl book sale or in the branch lobby. If you are donating in support of the 2020 literary lions gala, please make a note in the below form thank you. Donations of books and other information materials to hong kong public libraries hkpl from individuals and organizations are welcome. To donate by mail, print the form, fill it out and mail it along with your check, to the address below.
Friends of sammamish library co sammamish library 825 228th ave. Providing universal access to information and ideas. 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. Get the latest about library events, new programs and services and other library news delivered to your inbox. Book donations friends of the uwmadison libraries uw. Well, instead, we hope you will consider donating your books, dvds and cds to the friends to help us raise money for the library.
A 15% discount is given on all items, excluding used books and service items. The friends work with the county library staff to fulfill the donors wishes regarding the intended gift. The seattle public library foundation accepts private donations. Your gently used books, dvds, and cds can live on in service of the library when donated to the friends.
Huge book sale, book donations and online book sales closing. Materials not added to the librarys collection will be sent to the friends of the library book sales, outer branch book sales, recycled for. Or, send your name, address, phone number, city, state. Donations of books and other materials the sacramento public library accepts donations of books and other material in good condition. If you need help or have a question or suggestion, we want to hear from you.
Each is an independent, 501c3 organization and donations to the friends groups are tax deductible. Drop them off at any phoenix public library location during regular library hours. If you wouldnt give it to a friend, please dont give it to us. Mar 21, 2011 i usually donate books to the seattle public library. The seattle public library welcomes donations of books and other materials. We also have volunteer opportunities in many parts of the organization. We only accept donations during library operating hours. Friends are indispensable to the operation of the book sales. The friends are rooted in the community and advocate for the seattle public library. Join or renew today and receive 15% off all gifts at the friendshop. The friendshop is the gift shop in the seattle central library loaded with literary gifts, cards and books. We accept books, media cds, dvds, audiobooks, puzzles, and more at the corner book shop.
Apr 17, 2020 donate your car if you need to offload your vehicle, but dont want to deal with the hassle of selling it, donate it to the seattle public library foundation for its cash value. We depend upon the generous support of our members and friends to fulfill our mission. To donate online, fill out the donation form below. 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. Materials that are not utilized in the library s collection will be transferred to the friends of the seattle public library friends, a nonprofit organization, for inclusion in their book sales. Please bring your donations to the library starting march 1, 2020.
Your donation will be considered for friends of the library book sales. The first book sale was held in the parking lot of the midtown carnegie branch library in 1985. The sequim branch library has the first choice from donated materials. In keeping with the heritage and identity of seattle pacific university, the library is. Our volunteer members advocate for, educate about, and raise funds on behalf of the seattle public library. The friends of sequim library have developed some donation guidelines. Gifts that are duplicates of works already in the collection or outside the scope of the libraries collections may be offered to another library, sold at the friends of the library book sales, or discarded. In addition, you may donate at any time by bringing your items to the circulation desk at main library or any branch with a daily book sale area.
Support the library cook memorial public library district. The form also allows you to enter an inscription to honor or memorialize an individual. Friends of the orion township library membership chair. The friends group is an allvolunteer, notforprofit organization, classified as a 501c3. In todays world, libraries are more important than ever. Friends of lake forest library lake forest library. For more information, or to join the friends of the library, download, print, complete and mail the membership form pdf. Fol is a 501c3 organization and is proud to be a member of the oregon cultural trust.
Bringing large donations to lawson mcghee library more than five boxes please contact the friends office at 865. Chief librarian marcellus turner welcomes you to the. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. The funds raised through the book sales are used to enhance library services and collections. But public funding only covers half of the library s program costs. Visit our central library shop for literarythemed and pnw locallymade gifts.
Friends of the lake forest library is a charitable organization and is exempt from federal taxation as described by section 501c3 of the internal revenue code of 1986, amended. 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. Friends of the seattle public library, seattle, wa. The library friends are volunteers who raise money for their respective libraries, primarily through book sales. The friends of the library was named 2010 outstanding philanthropic organization of the year by the association of fundraising professionals, ozarks region. Libraries closed through at least may 31 all library locations and book drops are closed until at. Call 2089728247 to learn more, or complete the friends volunteer application form and return it to. We have been part of the seattle community since shortly after the citys founding. The friends of the library endowment was established in 2008 to provide permanent and additional funding for library resources which enhance teaching, learning, and scholarship at seattle pacific. The friends of the library also sponsor an annual spring book sale. Dont forget to submit your upcoming events through the form to take advantage of all the community. There are seven branchspecific friends groups that operate independently, but also collaborate to contribute to the overall success and financial stability of the. Most groups raise funds to support special projects and activities at their home libraries as well as the work of the kcls foundation.
The friends of the seattle public library is a nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to promoting our library as an essential institution of society. You can request the donation be used for a specific purpose, for example, a specific book for the collection, a piece of furniture or other larger item. Most of us read a book and then put it on a shelf or in a box to take up space. Donate your car the seattle public library foundation. Download and print the donation form and send it with your check or credit card information to. Colorado springs co 809181950 book donation guidelines the friends of the library greatly appreciate and depend on your donations to resell in our friends bookstores and booksales.
Submit completed form to gabriella pantle at the cook park library. Download this form, as the signed copy will be your official record for tax deduction. Your donation supports the friends of the lake forest library in their mission to provide funding for library programming and renovations. Library staff cannot assist you in transporting books from your vehicle.
Book donation station you are invited to shop at the donation station for books, cds and other materials on saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm. 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. Books, posters, audio books, cds and more are accepted as donations. Volunteers of the friends staff tree city books at the main library, process books for multiple book sales, and help with other activities as needed. The friends gratefully accept donations that help support programs, purchase equipment or enhance the troy public library. In our increasingly digital age, we cannot fulfill that mission without providing access to digital materials, including e books and eaudiobooks. 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 make checks out to friends of the sammamish library, and check with your employer to see if your donation is eligible to be matched. All tacoma public library locations are closed until further notice. Please do not place donated materials in book returns or leave them outside library doors. Some items may be added to our collection or passed along to the friends of the sacramento public library a support organization and sold in used book sales to generate funds for the library.
If you are unable to deliver your donation or have a very large donation, please call the friends at 503. Our volunteer members advocate, educate, and raise funds on behalf of the library, its patrons, and the larger seattle community. Friends does not assign a monetary value to the books items donated. Donations friends of tompkins county public library book. Please donate by mail by printing the donation form, filling it out and mailing it along with your check, to the address below. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Drop them off any hour of the day in the big, green donation bins at century library and saguaro library.
The friends of the public library of cincinnati and hamilton county is dedicated to financially supporting our nationally recognized library. Access these incredible deals yearround at our used book. Friends of the seattle public library home facebook. These donations will help us continue to support literacy programs, early education. Well help your books find a good home and, at the same time, help make our community library an even better facility. All proceeds from the friends book sales are donated to the library in support of. Please consider selecting the sustaining friend option on the form below. The friends hold fundraising events throughout the year. If you have a question or need help, ask us or call 2063864636. To donate to the fund, note on your donation form and your check that it is for books for schools.
Many families stock up on kids books at the twiceannual book sale put on by the friends of the seattle public library. Friends accepts books and magazines in good condition for resale in the bookstores and periodic book sales. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. 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.
Monetary donations all donations go directly to the friends of pikes peak library district. Drop them off directly to our book donation warehouse monday through thursday between 9 a. Memberships and donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law. The friends of the south pasadena public library is a nonprofit, tax exempt 501c3 organization. Memorial and gift book form pay tribute with a book or item donated to the bethel park public library in the name of the person you would like to commend. You can make them even better by making a donation to the pacifica friends of the library. To donate your vehicle, fill out this online form, or call 18555007433. The friends of the library are a group of residents who have a common concern. The friends coordinate with the branch manager to see that needed books and media are put into the library holdings. Friends of the library book plate donation the friends of the library offer donation bookplates to be placed in a book in the library collection, as a perfect way to honor a special friend or family member, to celebrate an important event, or in memory of someone special. Bring donations to the bookshop during open hours, or to the library information desk. The new online library donation form includes fields for the author, title, and description of the book or item that you wish to donate so that our acquisitions staff can determine that the book meets our collection development requirements. Our volunteer members advocate for, educate about, and raise funds on behalf of the library.
Friends of the bellingham public library bellingham public. We raise money for our cause by selling privately donated and used library books at nominal prices. This catalog contains bibliographic records detailing 18th to early 20thcentury imprints in the german language printed in north america, as well as monographs, papers, articles, genealogical histories, pamphlets, book chapters, and other documents in english and german. Ask for a receipt at the bookshop or library information desk. Public donations are the source of books which allow the friends of the library fol to host quarterly book sales, maintain an ebay store and donate to the community.
Book sale information friends of the seattle public library. Be sure to give the total number of books you are donating in each category. With service to more than 2 million people, the seattle public library and king county library system share a central mission. 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. Huge book sale, online sales, and donations ending. The proceeds help support the multnomah county library. The friends of the public library of cincinnati and hamilton. 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. We receive discarded books from our public library, schools, churches and individual collections. Mail your check, payable to friends of the library, to 1020 sw taylor street, suite 439, portland, or 97205. You can also support our libraries by visiting any one of our branches and buying a book from one of our friends bookstores.
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