Donations are only accepted during branch open hours. The alameda county library foundation aclf is the private fundraising arm of the alameda county public library system. Drop off locations east bay childrens book project. Little free library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and your monetary donation is tax deductible. Do something good for your community while you shop. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service.
Attorneys, law firms, community members and organizations can help the law library expand access to legal information and access to justice by making a taxdeductible donation the. Donor funds law library alameda county, california. The kids are home, so is our staff, so were bringing the fun to you. If you are interested in receiving donated books, click here. Alameda county library accepts financial donations through the alameda county library foundation. You are welcome to make a donation to support the library. For more information, see their website at friends of the dublin library. Drop off locations look for our donation bins at these locations. The library board and the library director work with two 501c3 nonprofit organizations that are chartered to support the libraries by developing and implementing donations of all types to provide supplemental funding to the library community. Due dates have been extended and fees and fines waived for all checkedout materials, including prospector items. Book donations may be made through local little free library booksharing boxes. Your donations are sold by the friends of the library at book sales throughout the year.
All contributions to the denver public library friends foundation are taxdeductible to the extent allowed by the law. Overdue books may now benefit alameda food bank find a library book under the bed. Used book sale in alameda to support our public libraries. Few donated books are added to the library collection. The friends sponsor two book sales a year, publish a newsletter, sell promotional items, and promote the library during community events. If you cant make it in to the center during the business hours for whatever reason, you. If you have more than 34 boxes of books to donate, please call the friends office at 510 7333285 to make arrangements for such a large donation. May 07, 2019 alameda county library accepts financial donations through the alameda county library foundation.
Book donation programs american library association. Because the library collection is actively used, no guarantee can be made that any gift will become a permanent addition. All of the above, plus commemorative bookplate placed in a library book to honor someone of your choice. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. Donate online make a purchase at amazonsmile support the friends of the alameda free library every time you shop on amazon. Your donations are tax deductible and donation receipts are available. Bring your young one three times per week on our facebook page and youtube page for some fun from wherever. Make a purchase at amazonsmile support the friends of the alameda free library every time you shop on amazon. Donated books are crucial to the success of programs supported by the friends of the alameda free library. Gift of books or other library materials are welcome.
Go to membership page for membership donation options. Place books in the book donation room with the yellow door at the north end of the parking garage under the library. Most book donations shall be given to the friends of the alameda free library for use in library fundraising projects such as the semiannual sale. If you go to the denver library book donation website, youll notice that the first thing that is emphasized are cash donations. Asian american and pacific islander heritage month.
The reason is that while book donations are welcome by public libraries, they also create a cost. Donations must meet the same standard as purchased material. Starting next month, alameda librarys new food for fines program will help alamedans in need and also erase those fines. The alameda free library subscribes to a host of digital books, magazines, movies, and more. The alameda county library foundation aclf is the private fundraising arm of the alameda county public library. Alameda free library offers food for fines amnesty program.
The alameda free library is offering a fine amnesty period from thursday, june 8, hrough saturday, july 8. In adherence with the state of california and the city of alameda s social distancing efforts we decided to make the difficult decision to close all three alameda free library locations to the public effective monday, march 16, 2020. Library book savers members say those books instead should be preserved and donated to schools, nonprofit groups, other libraries and other. The bookmark bookstore is operated under the auspices of the friends of the oakland public library and staffed largely by volunteers. Bookmark bookstore official site for the bookmark bookstore. Alameda free library main library alameda reads bay farm island branch library west end branch library bay port park. Please support the new friends of the oakland public library by clicking the donate button below to make a tax deductible donation through paypal. Deluxe libraries provide you with a motionsensor light, a guest book, and the freedom to design your own customized charter sign. Donating books and other items oakland public library. Oakland public library can accept up to two bags of donated books at the main branch. Book club closed community event computers crafts and diy. One hundred percent of the proceeds stay with the library to support.
The friends of the library participate in raising funds through events and donations. Oaklands fundraising bookstore for oaklands public libraries. Alameda county librarys dumping of books draws criticism the. Proceeds from book sales are distributed in the form of grants to the oakland public library. You dont need to make a longterm commitment to make a lasting impact. Donations are accepted with the understanding that the library has the right to determine the disposition of gift items. Friends of the orinda library contra costa county, ca. The library board and the library director work with two 501c3 nonprofit organizations that are chartered to support the libraries by developing and implementing donations of all types to provide supplemental funding to the. Where to donate books friends of the alameda free library. We accomplish this mission by raising revenue in support of library programs, facilities and services that promote traditional and digital literacy. By request, donated books are evaluated by the subject area specialist for consideration as additions to the library collection. Donated books may be added to our collection or sold in our used book sale. Jan 24, 2019 your local library can provide acceptable donation guidelines. Library staff will provide a receipt for donated books upon.
Winner is an institution enter name here this will display to the public. When i was in my 20s, i checked out a book from the local public library, forgot to return it and eventually lost the book over the next few years. The library has a thriving friends organization offering financial and volunteer support. The friends support library programs for adults and children, as well as offering funds for ongoing technical and staff needs. Library staff will evaluate donations for inclusion in the collection in accordance with the library collection development policy. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact. Where to donate books temporary hold on book donations. The coretta scott king book awards committee believes childrens lives must be saturated with books and reading. May 01, 2020 all ac library locations are closed until further notice. The mission of the alameda county library foundation is to provide critical support to public libraries in the alameda county library system resulting in all people in our communities having access to knowledge in all of its forms. Most public libraries in the united states accept gift books with the proviso that the library is free to decide whether to keep the book in the library s collection, put it in a book sale to raise funds for the library, or discard it. Friends of the castro valley library coronavirus announcement. If reading tree doesnt have a donation center in your area, but you know of a good place to put one, you can request a crate on their website. As an organization separate from the library, the foundation seeks private sector support for improvements and enhancements which cannot be funded through local government funding.
The friends are committed to the preservation of books. We will send you a confirmation email immediately after you make your donation that will serve as your receipt for tax purposes. Most book donations shall be given to the friends of the alameda free library for use in library fundraising. Book donations district of columbia public library. Home library foundation guides at alameda county library. Read the alameda county shelter inplace order extended through may 31st. Alameda county library is a public library system with 10 libraries and a variety of mobile and outreach services that span the county. Because we have limited storage capacity at the library and in our storage facility, special arrangements must be made for processing large donations. Infinite possibilities for all to connect, share, succeed, thrive. We accomplish this mission by raising revenue in support of library programs, facilities and services that promote traditional and digital literacy, encourage. The wife, the maid, and the mistress lawhon, ariel. The library was established in 1910 and provides services through a staff of over 270 employees.
Thank you to our members and bookmark bookstore customers, volunteers and book donors for making these grants possible. Your donation may go to an organization in need, join the library collection, or be sold to support the library. Due dates for checked out items have been extended to july 7th. In accordance with the new shelter in place order issued by alameda county, our libraries will remain closed through its end on may 3rd. Now is your chance to clear your library fines while helping others by donating food to people in need during alameda free librarys food for fines program.
The alameda free library board encourages and appreciates donations of all kinds. Donate to help the new york public library provide free books, classes, and more to all. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. All locations, book drops and administrative offices of jefferson county public library are closed. Book donations law library alameda county, california.
Jul 18, 2019 overdue books may now benefit alameda food bank find a library book under the bed. The coretta scott king book awards donation grant round. Your local library can provide acceptable donation guidelines. How and what to donate to the library denver public. All ac library locations are closed until further notice. To ensure that library materials are returned, alameda county library will charge library members for lost items. In adherence with the state of california and the city of alamedas social distancing efforts we decided to make the difficult decision to close all three alameda free library locations to the public effective monday, march 16, 2020. Donate to the friends of the oakland public library fopl today to support special programs and projects that enhance library services to the residents of oakland, piedmont, and emeryville.
Alameda county law library accepts donations of law books in good condition. Friends of the castro valley library is a nonprofit 501c3 organization serving our community and supporting the castro valley library by providing funds for library services, organizing fund raising and community activities, advocating at the local, state and national level for public support of libraries and developing an active and wellinformed membership. Library closed to prevent the spreading of covid19, the library will be closed beginning march 16th. Donations of materials will be accepted by the library within the following guidelines. Drop off your preread books at any of the library branches. Our team of experienced and trained volunteers sort, research, organize, and sell donated items at our used book stores or through our storefront. Alameda county law library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Donated books are sold in most branches and at book ends bookstores, located at the toronto reference library and north york central library. Each dollar you donate will go towards keeping our vast collections, educational programs, and community services free for all new yorkers.
Our friends of the fremont library also sells books and other material both donated to us and discards from our collection three times a year, and when we do not add a donation to the library, we often give it to the friends to sell. You can also drop it off at the circulation desk in the main library. 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. The alameda free library is currently closed as a precautionary measure due to covid19, so we cannot accept book donations at this time. Recommended reads for teens ebooks and eaudiobooks black enough. Magazines, textbooks, or readers digest condensed books are not accepted. The reason is that while book donations are welcome by.
Book donations may be made through local little free library book sharing boxes. Gifts of books are accepted without commitment regarding final disposition and with the. Friends of the alameda library is a nonprofit organization supporting the city of alameda s libraries through fundraising, volunteerism and advocacy. While the library may not accept every donation offer, special consideration will be given for such items. All proceeds from the sale of used books support the law library. The alameda free library is currently closed as a precautionary measure due to covid19, so we cannot accept. Most public libraries in the united states accept gift books with the proviso that the library is free to decide whether to keep the book in the librarys collection, put it in a book sale to.
Alameda county trashes library books east bay express. Donations are accepted at central library year round. Home book donation programs libguides at american library. Reading tree has book donation centers throughout the u.
Read the alameda county shelterinplace order extended through may 31st. Borrowers can now clear any and all library fines and help others at the same time by donating food instead. The coretta scott king book awards donation grant was created to help build collections and bring books into the lives of children in preschool programs, faithbased reading projects, homeless shelters, charter schools, underfunded libraries, and other community organizations. Alameda free library offers food for fines amnesty.
More searches advanced keyword title author subject call number isbn author and title. Alameda county library serves the alameda county area with 11 locations. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. During this time, patrons who owe fines to the alameda. If you cant make it in to the center during the business hours for whatever reason, you can visit our convenient drop off bins, located at. Read on for additional ways to support the library. The charity collects used books and donates them to underfunded libraries and schools, both in the u. Erase library fees with one of these forgiveness programs. Our friends of the fremont library also sells books and other material both donated to us and discards from our collection three times a year. Join the oakland public library for online programs. Memorial or tribute gift money in honor of someone else make a contribution in honor of or in memory of a loved one using the denver public library friends foundation donation page or call 7208652049.
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