Please call each organization before donating, since it may no longer accept the kind of donation you are planning to give. Madison Public Library accepts gifts of new or gently-used books, magazines, DVDs, and music or books on compact disc. Here is a list of organizations in the local area that may accept donations in these categories - provided that the items are in good condition. So, what can you do with them, especially if you'd prefer that they be re-used rather than simply recycled? What To Do with Used Magazines, Encyclopedias, Textbooks, and VHS Mediaīut what if you have gently used magazines, National Geographic issues, encyclopedias, textbooks, Reader's Digest condensed books or VHS Media that you don’t need? Unfortunately, most library Friends groups cannot accept these types of items. Monetary donations are encouraged as an alternate form of giving that allows collection development librarians to choose materials guided by this policy. Unit 2, Barton Business Park, Canterbury, CT1 3AA. Donated items not added to the collection are not returned to the donor, but instead are offered to the Friends of the Library, which provides funds for system programs. Books To Africa International is a UK registered charity (1152599) An organisation in special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 2017. Acceptance of donated items is subject to the discretion of the collection development librarians. Gifts are evaluated based on the same criteria as purchased materials. Unsolicited Donations of Materials to the Library Collection Please call for donations larger than that. You can donate material goods like clothing, books, furniture, blankets, household items and bric-a-brac directly to our Lifeline shops or bins.
We recommend that you telephone first to confirm space is available before taking donations for drop off at these library locations: For more than 15 items, make an appointment by emailing. Material in poor condition (has stains, water damage, odor, damaged bindings, writing, etc.Now Accepting Donations at Select Locationsįriends of the Library are now accepting items at donation bins.Seeds for the Seed Exchange (Please review the Seed Protocol for information on seed donations).Materials in good condition (no torn, yellowed, water-damaged, or marked‐on pages no broken bindings or stained covers.).If you would like a receipt, please provide the number of items donated. We will give you a receipt which serves as the acknowledgement of your gift. We are unable to assess the value of donated materials for tax purposes. Funds raised at these sales support Summer Challenge and other valuable library programs. Materials not suitable for inclusion in our collection may be used to help Friends of the Library hold successful book sales. Library staff screen all donated materials for potential addition to the library's collections. Due to space limitations, please notify the library in advance to arrange a large donation (more than one box). Small donations are accepted at all Library locations during open hours. Please review our Seed Protocol before you bring your seeds.
We also accept seeds for the Seed Exchange. We accept donations of books, DVDs, and CDs in new or gently-used condition.