The rye free reading room no longer hosts an annual book sale or an indoor book sale. The library does not accept textbooks, outdated encyclopedias, readers digest condensed books, or magazines. 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. If you continue without changing your settings, well assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on our website. Donate second reading ii west chester area senior center.
Hardcover, paperback and textbooks are all welcome. While some items are selected for addition to the collection, most donations are given to our friends of the library. Little free library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and your monetary donation is tax deductible. Please check the county website for careers and volunteers to see and apply for current vacant positions. Friends of chester county library spring book sale. Gifts of materials are sometimes added to the library s collection in accordance with its materials selection policy. Check out resources about books, movies, and music available through the chester county library system. Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in. Book donations may be made through local little free library booksharing boxes. If you want to make this donation in honor or memory of someone special, please fill out the information below.
Chester county library system, pa official website. The library is currently not accepting used material books, cds, etc. While the library is closed, myself and all of the staff of the chester county library strive to help the community in every way that we possibly can. However, if you would like to, you can change your cookie settings at any time. Chester public library accepts monetary donations to enhance library services through the provision of additional materials, services, and special events. They should not be deposited in book drops or left outside the building. The chester county library accepts books and audio visual items that are in good condition. The chesterfield county public library accepts donations of new and gently used materials at all of its libraries during regular library hours. A place where you come to see a friendly face, have a hot cup of coffee, learn something new, read a book, use a computer, participate in story time, and meet new friends. Proceeds from book sales are used to support library collections and services. The generosity of the community has made this a premier history collection. Local history allentown and lehigh county history, local genealogy. Plumas county librarian lindsay fuchs, left, accepted a donation oct. In fact, a percentage of the net sale price of every book goes to these great causes.
Material donations chesterfield county library, va. Chesterfield county public library is a department of chesterfield county government and our employees are employees of chesterfield county. Mystery in coatesville hungarian community chester. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the chester county library system digital collection. A donation of photographs by mary maloney opened my eyes to this community. But there are other organizations and institutions who are happy to receive your used in good condition books. Besides serving as the friends fiscal agents, the board members plan programs, coordinate book sales and other fundraising events, and help out at many library functions. Cheshire west and chester council use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Home second reading ii book store donate second reading ii. 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 up your donation rain or shine. Overdrive digital books audio books chester county library. We accept books in good readable condition that have an isbn barcode label on the book cover. It was a success and we appreciate your continued support. Contact us map of libraries find help contact a librarian help with my account make a donation manage my account get a library card renew my.
Bring donations into the library building to the checkout desk. Its easy to give to your library, and each library has various ways to provide support. Click on the underlined event title to sign up for the event. Nonprofit organizations, such as the friends of the library or library foundations. However, most of them are sold by the friends of the chester county library during their semiannual book sales. Uduring this time, the library director and board will reassess the current situation regarding the covid19 pandemic on a biweekly basis. Renew your library card, request a hold on a book, and more. Check out information on how to donate books, view hours of operation, and more. Parkesburg free library phoenixville public library. Contact your local library to see if they will accept your donation of used books, and in what condition they require the books be. These items are accepted at all of the ccpl libraries during regular library hours. As of saturday march 14th, several of the chester county library system member libraries are closing in response to the covid19 pandemic.
Book donations the chester county and henrietta hankin branch libraries accept books and audio visual items that are in good condition. Concerned that your book is a little too wellloved to be put in circulation. If you would like to make a large donation, please contact your local library to make arrangements. To get a receipt for tax purposes, please tell a library staff member, at the time of the donation, how many and what types of items you have donated. The events that require sign up are designated by the underlined event titles. Thinking of donating those old books to the library. Your items may be added to the collection, sold at our book sale, or discarded. We will send you a confirmation email immediately after you make your donation that will serve as your receipt for tax purposes. Please click here for a map of our most current locations. The friends offer donated items for sale to customers through book sales located within. Books and other materials please check your librarys donation guidelines before toting items to the library contact your library below to learn more. So many of us have books piling up in corners, lining up along the floor, stacked in piles on desks, overflowing from our bookshelves. Thank you for your interest in cchs and the culture of this county. About us friends of the chesterfield county public library.
Donate items please call 6108202400 x141 to discuss your donation before bringing material to the library. Did you know chester county library offers both audiobooks as well as digital books. This decision was not come to lightly and while we want for you to visit the chester county library, we feel this is the best decision for the health of our staff and patrons. The chester county library trust, a 501c3 organization, was established to aid, assist and promote the development of the chester county library ccl, its henrietta hankin branch and the services ccl provides as the district center library. Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in general. Artifact donations chester county historical society. Top places to donate used books when youre ready to donate used books as part of the decluttering process, heres the top places to consider, with suggestions for textbooks, kids books, novels, and more. Dec 12, 2019 concerned that your book is a little too wellloved to be put in circulation. The library reserves the right to discard any donated material without. The library does not accept textbooks, outdated encyclopedias. We welcome you all regardless of age, race, or gender.
Libraries often choose to sell donated books instead, which provides them with muchneeded additional funding. If you live in or near west chester you can deliver your book donation to our bookstores. Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome nonprofit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids, supporting families, building schools and filling libraries. The fund for the chester county libraries is a fund managed by the chester county community foundation. These donations help cchs to fulfill its mission to tell chester countys stories. The mission of the friends of the downingtown library is to promote and support the programs and operations of the library through a variety of fundraisers, most notably the semiannual book sales, as well as through community outreach. Below is an donation questionnaire that may be filled out. Gifts of materials are sometimes added to the librarys collection in accordance with its materials selection policy. Please continue to access this website and the cchs facebook and instagram pages for updated information. Click on display your personal schedule to see the events for which you are currently signed up.
Give the gift of literacy when you donate your used books to charity. The friends of the sisters library book corner is now closed and the friends are not taking donations at this time. Books may be dropped off in an outside donation box at the north end of the building on the patio. The friends offer donated items for sale to customers through book sales located within each library. Please call 6108202400 x141 to discuss your donation before bringing material to the library. Please refer to their website for more information. Using overdrive, we are able to offer content for todays most popular readers including the android platform, amazon kindle, apple ipod, barnes and noble nook, as well as many others. The fund was established to provide opportunities to support the chester county library and all the libraries of the chester county library system. There is, unfortunately, no room or sort or store donated books. If you wish, we will send an acknowledgement to the recipient so that they know you have made a contribution in their name. Friends reception and library presentation with new york times bestselling author lisa wingate has been postponed. Find a donation bin near you and drop off your books. Book donations may be made through local little free library book sharing boxes. Filter by types of events or change display formats by clicking here.
Libraries are taking these steps in an abundance of caution to slow the outbreak of the disease as libraries are community gathering spaces. Follow the center for disease control for the latest information on coronavirus disease 2019 including what to know, situation updates, information, and more. Dec 03, 2019 a public library is the civic heart of every healthy community. Chesterfield county public library accepts donations of new and gently used materials, including. What is the chester county library systems securityprivacy.
We are happy to take books and av material in good, clean condition, especially the following. Montgomery county public libraries book donations and sales. Oct 30, 2019 plumas county librarian lindsay fuchs, left, accepted a donation oct. The chester county food bank provides an essential service to the community and we will continue to do so taking the recommended covid19 precautionary measures for the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, partners and the community. Donations of books and other information materials to hong kong public libraries hkpl from individuals and organizations are welcome. The midpointe library system serves the cities of middletown, trenton, monroe and monroe and the townships of west chester, liberty, lemon, madison, and wayne. You will receive a receipt for your tax deductible donation. Your donation will enhance the library s collection by adding books that the library could not otherwise purchase. A public library is the civic heart of every healthy community. Donation frequency tribute information optional if you want to make this donation in honor or memory of someone special, please fill out the information below. If you dont live near a drop box and would still like to donate, please click here. Below, we are going to answer some faqs as well as provide resources for you. Make a donation click the button below to contribute with a credit card or mail a check, made payable to the chester county library trust, to 450.
Thank you for your patronage at our fall friends book sale. Chesterfield county public library accepts donations of new and gently used materials. See the new ebook additions collection from chester county library system. Donate books to charity free nationwide book donation pick up.
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