The new york public library is an essential provider of free books. Places in nyc that accept book donations pocketsense. This program provides a variety of libraryrelated services, including providing a mobile book program for five jails in the city. Donate books and electronics in new york city books4cause. The structure contains four stories open to the public.
But there are other organizations and institutions who are happy to receive your used in good condition books. The new york public library has an app that allows anyone with a library card and an ios or android phone to. The university library welcomes offers of gifts to help us develop our collections. As an author, you could reimburse the library for purchase of your kindle book format ebook as an alternate donation strategy. If you have historically significant manuscripts, photographs, books, archival materials or other items that you believe would enhance the library s research and special collections, please contact one of the library s curators or, for general inquiries, please contact gifts. Mar 12, 2019 like many apartment therapy readers, i love books. Top 10 best book donations in new york, ny last updated april. Why is it so hard to donate books to the new york public. Dec 12, 2019 oddly enough, the new york public library doesnt encourage used book donations at most of its branches. The new york public library doesnt take donated or free books, so perfectly good books may end up in the trash.
The manhattan library association accepts the donation of used books, dvds and cds that are in good condition for resale at the annual book sale or at rosies corner used book store on the first floor of the library. The 10 most checkedout books in new york public library s 125 years updated jan, 2020. Where to donate books in nassau county, long island. Make your monthly membership gift new york public library. 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. All items that are accepted may be disposed of at the librarys discretion. Donate books to the queens library foundation, which accepts reading materials for use in its community libraries. 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. While the library may not accept every donation offer, special consideration will be given for such items. We will be unable to accept book and media donations.
There is, unfortunately, no room or sort or store donated books. But library card or not, for many book lovers, eventually the piles add up and its time to donate a few. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the new york public library digital collection. The new york public library connections 2017 a guide for formerly incarcerated people. Saugerties public library donating ebooks to the library. The bestselling memoir educated, by firsttime author tara westover, was the most read book throughout all new york public library s 88. The 10 most checkedout books in new york public librarys. I find myself clicking on book themed posts, drooling over stylish libraries, and stocking up on design classics.
Big apple greeter new york city 2020 all you need to know. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Better world books takes donations of certain books. Donate to help the new york public library provide free books, classes, and more to all. 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. However, it is the responsibility of the donor to provide evidence of the tax value of their donation. Due to the closure of the webster public library, the spring book sale has been cancelled. The library s collection is carefully curated to ensure that materials are relevant, uptodate and in good condition. Posted jan, 2020 the new york public library recently released a list of the top 10 checked. Home support your library donate books to the library.
Donations are accepted at central library year round. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. In addition to accepting donations for library collections, the new york city public library also accepts gently used paperback books for its. Please call the library director at 9785689644 if you are interested in making a donation. The branch, one of four research libraries in the library system, contains nine separate divisions. If you are an elementary school please call 8005703698 before filling out this form. Updated october 04, 2017 stack of books image by leafy from. The astor library was a free public library in the east village, manhattan, developed primarily through the collaboration of new york city merchant john jacob astor and new england educator and bibliographer joseph cogswell. Learn more and find out about remote access for library services. Madison public library accepts gifts of new or gentlyused books, magazines, dvds, and music or books on compact disc. It is a better use of our resources to purchase new books. You can now download over 300,000 books from the nypl for free. They come from every corner of the city to check out books, conduct world.
The new york public librarys rare books division houses harry crosbys the sun, the tiniest library book. The new york public library relies on the generosity of its donors to build its research and special collections. Donations of books and other information materials to hong kong public libraries hkpl from individuals and organizations are welcome. Donated books are sold in most branches and at book ends bookstores, located at the toronto reference library and north york central library. If you are incarcerated at a new york city department of corrections jail, please ask for a copy of the book in the intake area. If youre in new york city, schedule a book donations pickup, and well do all the heavy lifting for you. Regularly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and stay home if you are sick. Donate books and electronics in the new york city area. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of donated books helps fund albanys neighborhood libraries. Make a contribution you dont need to make a longterm commitment to make a lasting impact. New york public library head to the courtesy desk at your nearest library branch to drop off used music cds, or go to the organizations music headquarters, near lincoln center. Donations are only accepted during branch open hours. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718.
How to donate books in maryland by jessica shockney. Im not too happy with the idea that worthwhile books will get chucked out. Checks can be made out to hudson public library miscellaneous gifts and either mailed or presented in person. Theres good news for all the new york city based ebookworms out there.
If you are a private person interested in donating a new title to be added to the overdrive collection, contact the library to set up authorization and purchase of a title through overdrive for the system. I find myself clicking on bookthemed posts, drooling over stylish libraries, and stocking up on design classics. 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. Policy on gifts of materials the new york public library. 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. We look forward to your crucial partnership, whichever way you choose to get. Oddly enough, the new york public library doesnt encourage used book donations at most of its branches. This site is maintained by housing works, helping new york. See all 61 new york public library tours on tripadvisor. Why is it so hard to donate books to the new york public library. How to donate to the library friends of the library and archives. Donation hours are 1 pm4pm on wednesdays, fridays, and saturdays.
That means your support empowers people from all walks of life and stengthens brooklyn. Whether it is our old childrens books, college research books or cookbooks, donating books is a way to give back to your community. The rye free reading room no longer hosts an annual book sale or an indoor book sale. Small donations can be left at the library help desk. In addition to accepting donations for library collections, the new york city public library also accepts gently used paperback books for its correctional services. The new york public library has an app that allows anyone with a library card and an ios or android phone to borrow any. Looking to address the problem of limited reading resources in new york city public schools, ten women came together with the idea of a book. Charity navigator rating for the new york public library. Look for the bright green collection boxes in the parking lots of the main library off elk st. Agnes library on amsterdam avenue and west 81st street, runs a twiceamonth used book sale in the basement that is a bibliophiles dream. We also accept cell phones, tablets, ereaders, laptops, cd and dvd donations.
Think how many copies of the lorax and harry potter would be available to children in new york city as. Books can be shipped to housing works at 126 crosby street, new york, ny 10012 attn. I saw someone go in with a bag recently, was surprised and asked the librarian if they took donations, and she said yes. So many of us have books piling up in corners, lining up along the. Project cicero the book drive for public schools in new. On this site, you can search the new york public library s vast holdings, initiate a research visit, submit a query to an archivist, and access digitized material.
Mar 06, 2020 since 1992, big apple greeter has been pairing visitors with new york city volunteer greeters who explore the city together, free of charge, on foot or by public transportation. Brooklyn public library no longer accepts donations of books and other materials from the public for its collections at its neighborhood libraries. 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 humans of new york seem to be rousing themselves to a collective understanding. Donating reading material in queens, new york, is relatively easy, as many organizations and institutions are in need of new and gently used books. To reduce the spread of coronavirus covid19 in new york city, all nypl locations are temporarily closed until further notice. New yorkers most checkedout library books by borough. Literary products, modern and classic books for adults and children, desk items, personal accessories and an exclusive collection of nypl inspired designs. Donate books over the years, book donations from library members have helped us to build an outstanding and unique collection. Decisions on whether and how donated items will be added to the librarys collections are based on the same evaluative criteria that are applied to purchased materials. We depend on community supporters like you to help fund our collections, learning resources and programs. This is regrettable but necessary due to the covid19 pandemic and the cdc guidelines to avoid crowds. 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. Schwarzman building, commonly known as the main branch or the new york public library, b is the flagship building in the new york public library system and a landmark in midtown manhattan, new york city.
We welcome all donations as they help us to engage our diverse community through creativity, discovery and knowledge. Selected friends of the library chapters various chapters of the friends of the dc public library frequently accept book donations for their periodic book. The new york public library, membership office 445 fifth avenue new york. To reduce the spread of coronavirus covid19 in new york city, the new york public library. Agnes library gladly accepts donations of books in good condition.
Library does not accept book donations, there are several alternate ways to dispose of your. Warm and welcoming, a greeter meets up to six people and shares hisher personal knowledge of new york city s culture, people and diverse neighborhoods. Book donations district of columbia public library. Nyc book donation centers graduate center library blog.
The new york public library is a libraries, historical societies and landmark preservation charity located in new york, ny. Donate books to charity free nationwide book donation pick up. But, in the heart of literary manhattan, a library thats been around for more than a century, the st. 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. 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 new york public library nypl is a public library system in new york city. If you have questions, or want to learn more about donating books to york. New york citys libraries will forgive all childrens.
Nypl may request an inventory list or a representative sample of the donation. The following are only some of the many places in the city that will accept donations. The library continues to appreciate the generosity of its members, but evaluating, storing, and processing book donations can be costly in terms of staff time and places a burden on our limited shelf space. Would someone know a public library that has good traffic during their used book sales. I wonder what the library is doing with the books people donate. Give the gift of literacy when you donate your used books to charity.
Decisions on whether and how donated items will be added to the library. Your gift helps keep these vital services free for everyone in york county. At books4cause we will turn your donated books into libraries for africa. Your support helps brooklyn public library provide free access to the books, technology, literacy programs and recreation that many brooklynites cant otherwise afford. We recommend booking new york public library tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Every brooklynite lives within a half mile of a library, and each year over one million people rely on us as places to read, write, work, study, learn, play, connect, and relax. It opened to the public in 1854, and in 1895 consolidated with the lenox library. I know many people want to donate books or have a pile set aside, but arent sure where to begin.
See nypl recommended books for bestsellers, awardwinning books, nypl staff. Greenburgh public library greenburgh public library. Sep 02, 2014 you can donate gently used books to albany public library through better world books at two branches. Support us coquitlam public library is a registered charitable organization. Apr 09, 2020 the greenburgh public library has prepared a list of resources for you to find information about the novel coronavirus covid19. Whether youre new to the library or need a refresher, this handson class will teach you the basics of using the stephen a schwarzman building. Donations are accepted at the bookstore mondayfriday 10 am8 pm and saturdaysunday 10 am4 pm. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand. It is easy to donate using our secure online donor form where you can. Support us by becoming a friend of the library and archives. The new york public library nypl has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all new yorkers for more than 100 years.
Donate books madison public library accepts gifts of new or gentlyused books, magazines, dvds, and music or books on compact disc. A receipt for tax purposes is available upon request. It was primarily meant as a research library, and its books did not circulate. When you donate books, cds and dvds to books4cause, inc. The hamilton grange branch of the new york public library, where about half of children have their borrowing privileges suspended because of unpaid fines. Project cicero is an annual book drive to help underresourced new york city public schools create and enhance classroom and school libraries.
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