The Friends of the Library accept book donations based on the following criteria:

  • Hardcover or paperback books in good condition

  • Commercially published media (CDs, DVDs)

  • Current magazines (less than 1 year old--these can be put on the free magazine rack on the 2nd floor)

  • Puzzles (please ensure no pieces are missing)

 

The following are accepted within stated conditions:

  • Price guides and almanacs (current only)

  • Medical and financial advice books (less than 5 years old)

  • Travel guidebooks (less than 5 years old)

 

Due to space limitations, we cannot accept the following:

  • Soiled/damaged items (broken bindings, missing pages, soiled, musty or moldy, excessive writing in the text) or clearly outdated materials

  • Boxes that have been moved directly from long term storage to the library without being inspected by the donor

  • Large quantities of books (we simply don't have the storage space)

  • Professional journals

  • Encyclopedias

  • Reader’s Digest condensed books

  • Outdated media formats (VCR tapes/cassette tapes)

  • Outdated Non-Fiction Reference Books (more than 5 years old)

  • Guideposts (except fiction)