With nearly 53 million items and 92 locations, the new york public library is the second largest public library in the united states behind the library of congress and the third largest in the world behind the british library. Although the original grant was negotiated in 1899, most of the grant money. Agnes library accepts donations three days a week see details. Our libraries are happy to accept new or used books in good condition.
The new york public library relies on the generosity of its donors to build its research and special collections. I find myself clicking on bookthemed posts, drooling over stylish libraries, and stocking up on design classics. If you have books to donate, first contact your local public library. For these reasons, we ask that you please assess your potential donation with these guidelines in mind. Beautiful drawings of the library by our friends from the nyc urban sketchers. If you have questions, or want to learn more about donating books to york county libraries, please contact mary beth long at 717 8496945, or via email at email protected. The ohio governors imagination library is now available in tuscarawas county. Our services for all ages are a source of joy for staff and patrons alike. Fahr watervliet public library will be closed until further notice as a covid19 precaution. However, it is the responsibility of the donor to provide evidence of the tax value of their donation.
But, in the heart of literary manhattan, a library thats been around for more than a century, the st. Purchase items such as circulating books, computers, printers, and library furniture for public and staff use. Search the new york academy of medicine library and beyond. You can donate books at several locations in your city, including. To make a donation by check, please mail your check, payable to glen ellyn public library, to our mail contact address or bring the check in to the library services or 2nd floor information desk.
New and gently used books for children and young adults are used to create and supplement classroom libraries for underresourced new york city public. Read the new york times on your tablet or phone for free from home with your library card. To reduce the spread of coronavirus covid19 in new york city, all nypl locations are temporarily closed until further notice. Other than the gc library, there are many places around the city that would be happy to have your books.
List of carnegie libraries in new york city wikipedia. Scottsdale public library fosters lifelong learning by providing access to information, knowledge and ideas. The new york public library doesnt take donated or free books, so perfectly good books may end up in the trash. I wish we didnt accept donations, because they are really more trouble than they are worse. The following are only some of the many places in the city that will accept donations. The money raised by sales goes to fund the volunteer program and to purchase library materials. Please do not return any of your library materials. We depend on community supporters like you to help fund our collections, learning resources and programs. I know that our library livermore, not new york, and a. While recognized as the provider of public library service for the town of lewisboro, the library receives only a portion of its annual operating budget from the town. In addition to accepting donations for library collections, the new york city public library also accepts gently used paperback books for its correctional services outreach program. The currency of the materials you want to donate is important to us. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Make a contribution you dont need to make a longterm commitment to make a lasting impact.
Book donation programs american library association. The baldwin public library will be closed until further notice to help stop the spread of covid19 coronavirus please do not worry about returning library materials fines are not accruing at this time, and we are not accepting donations. To reduce the spread of coronavirus covid19 in new york city, all nypl locations are. Donate to help the new york public library provide free books, classes, and more to all. Agnes library on amsterdam avenue and west 81st street, runs a twiceamonth used book sale in the basement that is a bibliophiles dream.
Located in the heart of downtown rochester, ny, at 115 south avenue, the library offers the residents of the city and county a large collection of books. Policy on gifts of materials the new york public library. Long beach public library new york the mission of the long beach public library is to provide friendly service, useful information, needed and wanted materials. Long beach public library new york the mission of the. But library card or not, for many book lovers, eventually the piles add up and its time to donate a few. When you make an honor gift to the new york public library, well send your honoree or their family a handsome card acknowledging your generosity. It fills a unique role in the cultural and scholarly landscape of new york city through its collections and by providing research services and an engaging roster of public programs. Only three branches take books, but those are to sell. The library sells donated items at the library book shop and book sales. As the coronavirus situation expands, we here at the webster public library have been discussing how we could do the most good for our community at this uncertain time. In order to provide a thoughtful and thorough answer to the question above, ive spent time researching the most current and uptodate places you can go to donate books. The friends of the library gratefully accepts donations for book sales. The friends of the niagara falls public library appreciates your donation of books to help supply our ongoing book sale.
In general we are happy to accept donations with publication dates within the last three. Top 10 best book donations in new york, ny last updated april. The new york public library nypl is a public library system in new york city. I know many people want to donate books or have a pile set aside, but arent sure where to begin. Proceeds support the niagara falls public library and its programs. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718.
Have books in good condition that youd like to donate. Please note any special designation, such as compassion fund or gift book in the memo area of the check. Project cicero the book drive for public schools in new. All programs, services and outreach activities are canceled. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. Your gift helps keep these vital services free for everyone in york county. Because people would rather take their trash to the library than throw away a book. All city buildings and facilities are closed to the public through april 30. The lewisboro library is incorporated as a library association, established as a 501c3 nonprofit organization. The humans of new york seem to be rousing themselves to a collective understanding.
Home support your library donate books to the library. Materials donation guidelines boulder public library. Donated books are sold in most branches and at book ends bookstores, located at the toronto reference library and north york central library. Looking to address the problem of limited reading resources in new york city public schools, ten women came together with the. We depend on support from generous individuals like you to help fund our collections, job search resources, access to the internet, literacy classes, childrens story hours, and so much more. A receipt for tax purposes is available upon request. Why is it so hard to donate books to the new york public library.
The buttolph collection of menus nypl digital collections. While the tuscarawas county public library systems main library in new philadelphia has been closed during the month of may due to the extensive renovation and expansion project, read more about public auction at main library. Give the gift yourself or dedicate it to someone you love. Many libraries, or the friends of the library group, have regular book sales and welcome appropriate materials for resale. Why is it so hard to donate books to the new york public. Libraries typically have donation guidelines posted on their website, others you will need to contact by phone. Dallas public library 1515 young street dallas, tx 75201. 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. Donate books to the next generation of city readers.
I know that our library livermore, not new york, and a whole lot smaller not only accepts donations but has an outdoor book return for them. Watervliet public library home watervliet public library. This program provides a variety of libraryrelated services, including providing a mobile book program for five jails in the city. American museum of natural history, boscobel house and gardens, bruce museum, childrens museum of manhattan, cooper hewitt, discovery museum and planetarium, frick collection, guggenheim museum, intrepid sea, air and space museum, katonah museum of art, moma, paley center for media, stamford museum and nature center and stepping stones museum for children, stone barns center. Amount that i want to donate library location i would like to receive this donation. Donations are accepted at central library year round. A gift made in ones name is always a meaningful way to mark a special occasion or to remember or honor a beloved family member, respected friend, or colleague. Books can be shipped to housing works at 126 crosby street, new york, ny 10012 attn. You dont need to make a longterm commitment to make a lasting impact. Each dollar you donate will go towards keeping our vast collections, educational programs, and community services free for all new yorkers. See nypl recommended books for bestsellers, awardwinning books, nypl staff picks, and more. Oddly enough, the new york public library doesnt encourage used book donations at most of its branches.
The rochester public library system, in rochester, ny, is a system of 11 libraries fostering lifelong learning, personal enrichment, and prosperous communities. Collection is located in the brooklyn collection at the central branch at grand army plaza. If youre in new york city, schedule a book donations pickup, and well do all the heavy lifting for you. Sponsor educational programming and promote reading. What does the boulder public library do with donations. Places in nyc that accept book donations pocketsense. Government funding pays only a portion of the librarys operating expenses. In addition to accepting donations for library collections, the new york city public library also accepts gently used paperback books for its correctional services.
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