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Gifts of Books and Recordings

The library welcomes gifts of books, cassettes, compact discs, and DVDs if they are in good condition (gently used).

The library evaluates donated items to see if they would be useful to the collection. If not, the library reserves the right to dispose of donations appropriately. Some items may be sold via the library's booksale while others may be given to organizations that can use the materials. Booksale revenue is used to purchase new books for the library's collection.

Individuals or businesses may be able to deduct donations of books and other materials on their Federal Income Tax returns. Internal Revenue Service rules prohibit the library from appraising items donated to it; however, the library is happy to give donors a letter acknowledging the gift. See the IRS Publication #561 Determining the Value of Donated Property for information about establishing the value of donated items.

The library will not accept donations of books or magazines that have been exposed to water or mildew, since these items can introduce mold and mildew into the rest of the collection.

Items that may be useful to the library:   The library regrets it will not accept the following items:
  • Children's picture books
  • Children's fiction & non-fiction
  • Adult hardcover fiction
  • Adult hardcover non-fiction
  • Books, pamphlets and maps on local history
  • Paperbacks in clean condition
  • Commercially produced compact discs and DVDs
 
  • Textbooks more than 3 years old
  • Encyclopedia yearbooks
  • Magazines
  • Readers Digest condensed books
  • VHS format videocassette tapes
  • Audiocassette tapes

Please call the library at (215) 443-2609 or email Library Director Laurie Tynan if you have any questions about making donations.


Alternatives for book donations

The following are alternative locations to check if you have books to donate. Please contact these organizations to determine if your materials are acceptable to them. Bear in mind that some books may have outlived their usefullness or may be in poor condition. If this is the case, your best course of action is to throw them away.

Harvest Books Consult the company's website for information on what types of items are / are not accepted:
Harvest Book Outlet
185 Commerce Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Phone: 215-619-0975
Hours: 10 - 6 Tuesday - Friday / 10 - 4 Saturday / Closed Sundays & Mondays


 
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435 Babylon Road
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Tel: (215) 443-2609
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