The friends raise funds through memberships and the ongoing sale of books in the friends of the library store. Donations may be dropped off at the checkout desk at the library or mailed to. The friends of the library was named 2010 outstanding philanthropic organization of the year by the association of. For information about joining a group, please contact the indicated agency. The friends are not accepting donations at this time. You will receive a receipt listing the number and type of books donated. Please no encyclopedias, readers digest condensed books, computer books, or magazines older than two years. Friends of the seattle public library, seattle, wa.
If you have no photo id, please contact us at 607 2722223 or email us. Friends of the library groups are membersupported, nonprofit organizations who have united around the shared goal of supporting library services in their community. The friends of the snohomish library is a nonprofit organization. We raise money for our cause by selling privately donated and used library books at nominal prices. I usually donate books to the seattle public library.
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. If items are deemed inappropriate for the collection they will be passed on to the friends of the library who sell them in their book sales and book store. The friends of the seattle public library is a nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to promoting our library as an essential institution of society. The friends operate bookstores at both the fairmount branch and the eastern branch, and also work on special fundraising events and projects. 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.
We do this by securing and managing donations from individuals, businesses and. Art framed or unframed fiction and nonfiction books. 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. Friends of the san francisco public library is a membersupported, nonprofit organization that raises funds and advocates for a premier public library in san francisco. The friends of the public library of cincinnati and. The friends may donate any surplus inventory to nonprofit entities that the library has identified as contributing to its. All proceeds from the friends book sales are donated to the library in support of the librarys mission and programs, and to otherwise enhance the librarys collections. Huge book sale, online sales, and donations ending. Our volunteer members advocate for, educate about, and raise funds on behalf of the seattle public library. Selections of gently used books are available for purchase at the friends ongoing book sale.
The friends offer memberships to library supporters, thereby enabling individuals to join and work with others who wish to. Book sale information friends of the seattle public library. 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. Donating to the seattle public library foundation is a way for people who. 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. Donate to their cause, or help them through volunteering. The friends of the public library of cincinnati and hamilton county is dedicated to financially supporting our nationally recognized library. We receive discarded books from our public library, schools, churches and individual collections. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. Discover ways to help your communitys friends, guild, or association group.
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. All tacoma public library locations are closed until further notice. Book haven, discover books, friends of the seattle public library, holy. Visit our covid19 response page for ongoing updates. Discover how you can support your library through donations of books, money or time. Bring donations to the bookshop during open hours, or to the library information desk. Friends of the library membership seattle public library. We welcome book donations monday friday 9 am 3 pm or wednesday until 7.
Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. At our monthly book sales, friends of the palo alto library finds new readersusers for your donated items and contributes net proceeds to purchase new materials, technology, and furniture for the palo alto libraries. Most of us read a book and then put it on a shelf or in a box to take up space. The friends of the seattle public library is a nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to promoting our library as an essential. Many libraries, or the friends of the library group, have regular book sales and welcome appropriate materials for resale. 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. Friends is the key partner that has given us our awardwinning library. A 15% discount is given on all items, excluding used books and service items. The friends advocate for and support our public library.
You can donate books to the friends of the library for their annual book sale. Grants and support to the seattle public library for. People found friends of seattle public library book sale by searching for donate books seattle. Thank you for supporting the friends of the seattle public library, 501c3 nonprofit. Please make checks out to friends of the sammamish library, and check with your employer to see if. We serve as an important link between the library and the public. We are committed to providing supplemental funding for library programs and services, and sponsoring activities which engage people who value our library.
Since 1891, we have grown from a single reading room in pioneer square to a worldclass library system with 27 locations. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Friends of the seattle public library home facebook. The library friends are volunteers who raise money for their respective libraries, primarily through book sales. Each membership helps the friends advocate, educate and raise funds on behalf of the seattle public library. Book donation line at 54231859 please do not drop donations off at ponderosa elementary school. Libraries closed through at least may 31 all library locations and book drops are closed until at least may 31. Please support the friends by purchasing one membership per person.
Due to increased concerns brought on by covid19, we will be temporarily closing our sorting facility and suspending online sales until further notice. If the books are not used for their permanent collection, they are sold via friends of the seattle public. We thank you for your support of the friends of the seattle public library. Well help your books find a good home and, at the same. You can donate materials, in good condition, to the friends of the library for their semiannual used book sales and friends library store. The friends raise funds to be used by the seattle public library for activities not ordinarily covered under the librarys operating budget since ongoing library operations are paid for by city of seattle tax dollars and are the responsibility of our city government. This revenue helps to sponsor special events for children and teens in the library, including. Well, instead, we hope you will consider donating your books, dvds and cds to the friends to help us raise money for the library. Donations are accepted at central library year round. Book donation programs libguides at american library. If you go to any of our neighborhood libraries, you will see a sign prominently. 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. Friends of the seattle public library the seattle public. To donate books, drop them off at any branch of the springfieldgreene county library during regular library hours.
We only accept donations during library operating hours. The friends of the davenport public library serve as the librarys foundation and provide essential support for library materials, projects, and programs. 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 activities not covered by the librarys operating budget. If you have several boxes of items, ask for a book cart. Learn more about us, our contributions to the city, and how you can support our work. The funds raised through the book sales are used to enhance library services and collections. We are the librarys investors, advocates and champions, ensuring long term funding and robust programming in libraries throughout the city. Book donations district of columbia public library. Annual dues of members, monetary contributions tax deductible and monies from the sale of used books, friends tshirts, book bags, and other useful items enable the friends to provide added funds to the library for services, equipment and programs. The first thursday of every month is customer appreciation day at the friendshop. Information about the friends of the seattle public library book sales and where and how to donate books. Libraries typically have donation guidelines posted on their website, others you will need to. We plan to advertise this change, but please notify your friends and associates.
Materials that are not utilized in the librarys collection will be transferred to the friends of the seattle public library friends, a nonprofit organization, for inclusion in their book sales. Donate your car the seattle public library foundation. The friends works cooperatively with the administration of the boston public library, branch library friends, and with other organizations, institutions, and individuals to support strong libraries throughout boston as well as furthering appreciation of the value of the library as a cultural and educational asset, supporting and linking the. The friends of the puyallup public library is a separate 501c3 organization that serves to enhance and expand the resources of the library. We have been part of the seattle community since shortly after the citys founding. We also have volunteer opportunities in many parts of the organization. Friends of sammamish library co sammamish library 825 228th ave. Many friends groups raise funds through book sales. March 15, 2020 huge book sale at seattle center exhibition hall. Please note any checks mailed in for either donation or membership will be delayed in depositing due to the closure of our office. Nonprofit organizations, such as the friends of the library or library foundations. The seattle public library foundation accepts private donations. You can also bring a limited number of boxes of materials to your neighborhood library.
Visit our central library shop for literarythemed and pnw locallymade gifts. Our new dates for the annual huge book sale are aug. The friends accept donations of gently used books during. Donations should not be left outside the building when the library is closed or deposited in the book drop. Call 2089728247 to learn more, or complete the friends volunteer application form and return it to. They play a vital role in fostering public interest and support of the library. If you have books to donate, first contact your local public library. Normal collection procedures apply to all donated materials that are added to the library. The sequim area residents are incredibly generous with their donations. Ask for a receipt at the bookshop or library information desk. Materials not added to the librarys collection will be sent to the friends of the library book sales, outer branch book sales, recycled for paper or donated to other organizations. The friends of the multnomah county library fol advocate for and support our outstanding public library. Do you want to join the friends of eugene public library.
All membership levels receive a 10 percent discount at the second hand prose bookstore and a subscription to our members enewsletter, best of friends. The friends of the seattle public library is a nonprofit, grassroots membership group dedicated to promoting seattles library system. Friends of the library, montgomery county is a 501c3 notforprofit organization. If you have a donation of four or more boxes of books, please call the library to schedule your donation. The friends of sequim library fosl and the sequim branch library of the north olympic library system appreciate the wonderful donations of books and media from the public. We are the national model of a socially invested library, priding ourselves on being the most democratic of institutions. Donations of new and gently used books are gratefully accepted. The various membership levels are listed in the dropdown menu located below. Our volunteer members advocate, educate, and raise funds on behalf of the library, its patrons, and the larger seattle community.
Donate friends of the library davenport public library. Normally, ask for the senior librarian at each branch library, or the department manager of a central library subject. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. Library staff cannot assist you in transporting books from your vehicle. Check out friends of the seattle public library on givegab. To find out how to donate books and other items, see donate books join the friends.
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