Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in general. Books and magazines and other materials donated at the library are sorted by the book donation team and prepared for sale. We accept gently used clothing and shoes and all of your books, cds, dvds, and video games, except for encyclopedias, vhs. The following branches all take book donations during library hours. Originally, there were two nonprofit support organizations the friends of the arlington public library established in 1986 and the arlington public library foundation established in 1993. Depending on a few factors such as condition and popularity, we may add your materials to our collection for. Aerial photo of clarendon circle, facing west, soon after 1920. Donations are accepted at the reference desk on the first floor. Home book donation programs libguides at american library. We will send you a confirmation email immediately after you make your donation that will serve as your receipt for tax purposes. The library accepts materials in good condition and prefers current titles by popular authors. The arlington public library and the friends and foundation of the arlington public library gratefully accept donations of books and audiovisual materials in good condition. Friends of the arlington public library accepts book donations for two annual sales to benefit the librarys.
Get a free library card if you live, work, or attend school in arlington or if you live in one of the participating reciprocal jurisdictions. If you have unique materials of local interest that are not in the black studies center or washingtoniana special collections, and you would like to speak with a librarian about donating such items to the library, please contact collections services at 2027271117. Smaller quantities of books can be placed directly inside the donation bin. Alexandria, arlington county, fairfax county, falls church, loudoun. Book donations district of columbia public library. Friends of the library upper arlington public library. These weekend sales usually take place in april and october. Download ebooks, eaudiobooks, music, movies and tv shows. Adoptabook lets you donate a book in memoriam or a tribute to a birthday, anniversary, or another special day. Please keep library items at home until we can resume library operations. Donations up to 5 boxes per day can be deposited on the blue carts just inside the back parking lot side entrance at central library. If you dont find the information you are looking for, use this form to contact us. The friends of the arlington public library hold a massive used book sale each spring and fall in the central library parking garage with over 200,000 items including books for all ages and interests, magazines, dvds, cds and lps, as well as games and puzzles, everyone can find something wonderful. Feb 04, 2020 friends activities vary depending on the needs of the individual community.
More ways to sell, donate, dump or recycle household items. Ask a staff person or volunteer if you need a cart for assistance. Depending on a few factors such as condition and popularity. Robbins library the friends of the robbins library maintain an ongoing book sale. The friends hold two mammoth book sales annually in spring and fall in the parking garage of the central library.
Reviews on donate books in arlington, va arlington public library arlington, columbia pike thrift shop, book bank, arlington public library, aafsw art. Mary butler thousands of popular ebooks and eaudiobooks. To process your credit card payment by phone, call us at 703 8458486. Each branch may have different guidelines for what they are able to accept, so please contact the friends group of your local branch for more details. Because shipping books can be expensive, we strongly encourage you to consider donating. Donating books to the library springfieldgreene county. We hold two large used book sales a year in the parking lot underneath central library at 1015 n. Wonder book in frederick, hagerstown and gaithersburg accepts book donations.
Aurora hills, central library, cherrydale, columbia. Instead of throwing out your old books or recycling them, donate them so they can be read and enjoyed again. Arlington authors arlington public library arlington county. Books and other materials please check your librarys donation guidelines before toting items to the library. Used books, for example, may be added to the collection or may be included in friends of the library fundraising book sales. Book sales at our libraries are sponsored by friends of the library chapters at individual libraries, and proceeds support the libraries and our programming. You may request a receipt of donations gift receipt for tax purposes. The lee county library system is a county government agency. Top places to donate used books home storage solutions 101. Books and magazines and other materials donated at the library are sorted by the book donation team and. Images of arlington county 1920 arlington historical society. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families.
Friends of the library friends of the library fairfax county. Schools and families buy books for fun and education. Book donations may be made through local little free library book sharing boxes. The mission of the crystal city public library is to provide all citizens of the community, from preschool through adulthood, access to a balanced collection in print and in electronic formats which will enhance their educational, cultural and recreational needs. Montgomery county public libraries book donations and sales. Every arlington public library location has a book and media return drop that can be used after. The friends of the uapl offer opportunities for volunteering, donations of items for book sales, and membership. 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. Records documenting donations to the lee county library system are public records available to the public and the media upon request. The closest metro stops are ballston and virginia square on the orange line members only night is always the thursday night of the book sale and sundays are always half price days. Includes free workshops, author talks and a job fair.
To commemorate the 2020 centennial of the renaming of arlington county, va. Most friends groups hold book sales, and the proceeds are donated back to the library to help the library acquire books and equipment as well as sponsor programs and exhibits beyond the library s operating budget. Donate used books and media abington township public library. Receipts for your donations are available at each branch. Oct 29, 20 the library brings in thousands of dollars in fines each week, golkin said, but if residents dont have a library book or movie overdue, they can still bring food donations to the library for afac. One of the best parts of being a librarian is getting book recommendations. The most empowering story line of a family tied together by the power of unconditional love. Access is from the parking lot between sears and catherines.
Dallas public library 1515 young street dallas, tx 75201 214. In addition, many branches always have a few shelves of donated used books for sale. Please bring large donations to central library where there are carts by the first floor entrance doors. During the month of september, the arlington public library, the arlington employment center and the alexandriaarlington regional workforce council are hosting an employment and financial literacy series focused on experienced workers, culminating. Books can be dropped off at our office directions during volunteer hours.
Access to over 30,000 movies, kids shows and great courses. You can make a donation, or if you prefer, a donation may be made in memory or in honor of a loved ones. Friends and foundation of the arlington public library seeking. Proceeds from these sales support library programming. The friends of the arlington public library sponsor semiannual book sales in the parking garage at central library. Great service tax deduction receipts pickups within 24 hours in. Submission to the arlington author program does not guarantee inclusion in the program. Please limit your contributions to one bagbox per visit.
Aurora hills, central library, cherrydale, columbia pike, glen carlyn, shirlington, and westover. Jun 25, 20 arlington, va new book donation bins in nova. Borrow lean on me to join the united states book club, together we read, running february 19 march 4. The friends of the arlington library is a notforprofit, volunteer organization providing essential support to your local library by enhancing library services and facilities to promote literacy, education, cultural and intellectual interaction within the community in partnership with the snoisle libraries. We accept donations yearround to help stock our biannual fourday book sales.
Arlington library friends of the library snoisle libraries. Most donations to a library that obtains funding from local governments are organizations that qualify you to take a deduction. Jan 24, 2019 a 501 c 3 public charity dedicated to bringing books, free of charge, to underresourced school libraries and public libraries across the united states. Please leave all donations at the front desk of the library. A webbased video service which provides courses for learning the latest commercial. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. To donate books, drop them off at any branch of the springfieldgreene county library during regular library hours. Yes, please read our guidelines for accepting donations. Temporarily closed when open, our library hours are. Powered by aspen discovery supported by bywater solutions v. Donations of materials washington county library system. Condition, processing requirements and space availability all contribute to decisions about the disposition of these donations. You will receive a receipt listing the number and type of books donated.
The library welcomes donations of books, other materials and historical documents. Job fair, employment resources for experienced workers in. Bring items to any arlington public library location to donate. Its easy to give to your library, and each library has various ways to provide support. All of our books are donated, and all donations are fully tax deductible. Donations of books and clothing are the fuel for our youthrun business and the vehicle for our young people to take charge of their lives. Walk into the library, find a surprise copy of a popular new book on your hold list, and check it out right away. Borrow lean on me by national bestselling author, pat simmons, to join the u. All library locations are closed until further notice. Donations to the friends of the snohomish library are used to enhance the snohomish library and its programs and services. Book donations are also accepted at the friends temporary location, books among friends, at northgate mall on tuesdays from 9 a. I have a question about donations arlington public library. The library does not accept donations of used books or media. Arlington countys newest free app puts the public library within reach of iphone and android users wherever they may be.
The book rack located in arlington center next to the regent theatre. While our library locations are closed, we invite you to use our online services. Yes, please read about giving opportunities sponsored by the friends of the library. While the library may not accept every donation offer, special. They also can browse featured events, news and popular booklists. The library brings in thousands of dollars in fines each week, golkin said, but if residents dont have a library book or movie overdue, they can still bring food donations to the library for afac. Used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. Unlimited streaming music and five downloads per week. You can become actively involved or simply have the. Make a check payable to the arlington food assistance center and send to the following address p.
New app puts arlington public library at your fingertips. Small donations are accepted at all library locations during open hours. Nonprofit organizations, such as the friends of the library or library foundations. There were 3400 books on the shelves including some 400 childrens books donated by the department of libraries in arlington county, virginia. For more information, call library administration at 2395334800. I have a question about donations the answers to most common questions about donations can be found here. App users can search the catalog, manage their accounts, book meeting rooms and access library information and operating hours. Book sales friends of the arlington public library.