Please do not return checked out materials while were closed. Home book donation programs libguides at american library. Donations of books and other materials the sacramento public library accepts donations of books and other material in good condition. Norman public library central has a plethora of ageappropriate activities offered throughout march for children and their families. Some other local organizations that accept book donations include the goodwill and salvation army. Please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials. Donation policies library policies hoover library at.
They sell the items in their bookstore on the third floor of the main library and in our branches, and generously donate the proceeds back to the library to support programs and services. Oklahoma city the metropolitan library system announced sunday that all of its library locations will close for at least two weeks effective sunday, just days after health officials confirmed a positive case of the covid19 coronavirus in oklahoma county. The university of oklahoma libraries is no longer able to routinely accept most donations of books and other materials for the general circulating collection. For help with research, come during the hours the department is staffed. Some items may be added to our collection or passed along to the friends of the sacramento public library a support organization and sold in used book sales to generate funds for the library. Critter fest, a special spring break activity, takes over from 9. The wifi is open so that you may check email from your car in front of library, or do online schooling until 9 pm each evening. The oklahoma parents center welcomes any suggestions you have for materials to add to our library, whether it is an informative book or dvd that you have read or seen or material on a subject that you would like to see added. Donations and memorials bartlesville public library. If we do not add the donated books, we may sell the book in one of our book sales located at several libraries across tulsa county.
The oklahoma library for the blind and physically handicapped is the source for talking books for those who are unable to read the written word due to visual impairments or physical disabilities. The genealogy area is open for use during all regular library hours. The book looks at the topic of mental health through its main character, eleanor oliphant and her adventures in daily life as. Visit this site for more information regarding your holds, fines, late fees, and other updates. Tulsa citycounty library is closed and will remain closed until further notice in response to the ongoing covid19 pandemic. Our volunteers go through all donations to determine where they can best be utilized.
Charities such as amvets donation pick up, prevent blindness oklahoma, oklahoma foundation for the disabled, united cerebral palsy of oklahoma, salvation army donation pick up, vietnam veterans of america donation pickup, and more will pick up your donations for free and leave you a tax deduction receipt. Friends of the norman library bookstore friends of the. When youre ready to donate used books as part of the decluttering process, heres the top places to consider, with suggestions for textbooks, kids books, novels, and more. They collect used books and then sell them to help the library with their. While it wont be on the same scale as our previous sales, we will be having a book sale. Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in. Policy for accepting gifts of books, magazines, research journals, photographs, and maps. These societies hold book sales and other fundraisers to benefit the libraries. Top places to donate used books home storage solutions 101. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. We accept gentlyused books and other materials, such as dvds and cds. Proceeds from the stores fund job training and placement programs for those who face unemployment challenges, such as the disabled. Any location can accept your donation and provide you a receipt. Jan 24, 2019 please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials.
Charities like vietnam veterans of america, salvation army, prevent blindness oklahoma, habitat for humanity, epilepsy association of oklahoma, and more will pick. Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the magic of stories and share invaluable information on reading readiness with p. Information about how to donate books to needy libraries. We are excited to start our trial of curbside library services this week. Download to your smart device with the free app, or readlisten right in your internet browser. Your donations are sold by the friends of the library at book sales throughout the year. Mar, 2020 arrielle toney looks for a book in the shelves at the ralph ellison library, 2000 ne 23, in oklahoma city, friday, feb. Oklahoma dept of libraries working to preserve history. Dedicated to providing the resources for books, materials, and activities that promote literacy and enrich learning in our library. Youngblood energy library geology special collections. Friends of the library is the primary support for the childrens summer reading program and other special activities for children and adults alike. Libraries are the center of research and learning, whether that means gathering knowledge for do it yourself projects, reading up on a personal interest, or. The library gladly accepts all type of books, dvds, cds, audiobooks and current less than 1 year old magazines which can be sold at the friends of the library spring and fall book sales and at our year round lobby sale we accept donations year round in the donation bins available in both lobbies.
Ask us how you can access ebsco and britannica for free through your school or library. The oklahoma state university library has acquired some historically and culturally significant materials from generous donors, and we appreciate receiving offers of gift materials such as books, journals, maps, and photographs. The metropolitan library system announced sunday that all all library locations will close effective 6 p. Spring book sale has been postponed until further notice.
Goodwill accepts used book donations for their resale stores. Where to donate used books 10 places to start money crashers. Oklahomas prison libraries struggle to meet demand nondoc. Donations and volunteers sought for friends of the norman. Welcome to city of stillwater public library, oklahoma.
Registration for the club is required and more information can be found on the afterschool homework club page. Provides services, leadership, and technical assistance to library and communitybased literacy programs throughout the state, as well as coordinating several. View the bylaws of the friends of stillwater public library. This location offers an ongoing book sale and accepts donations of gently used, recently. Drop off your preread books at any of the library branches.
The library gladly accepts all type of books, dvds, cds, audiobooks and current less than 1 year old magazines which can be sold at the friends of the library spring and fall book sales and at our year round lobby sale. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick up your donation rain or shine. Donate books, magazines, research journals, photographs, and maps. The metropolitan library system is the public library system serving oklahoma county residents. The library gladly accepts all type of books, dvds, cds, audiobooks and current less than 1 year old magazines which can be sold at the.
The broken arrow library is an afterschool homework club location. Friends of the library donated materials receipt form. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick. We also are unable to pick up your donations from your residence. If you are seeking book donations, you may be eligible to apply for. The friends of the metropolitan library system was formed in 1978 and is. You can find a dropoff location near you on the goodwill website.
Again, thank you for your interest in donating to the library. To speak with a member of library staff about a donation you have made or. Oklahoma library for the blind and physically handicapped. Vinita public library welcomes and supports all people in their enjoyment of reading and pursuit of lifelong learning, providing equal access to information, knowledge and ideas.
We generally pass donations along to the friends of the library. Metropolitan library system to close libraries for at least 2. Eastern oklahoma library system welcomes materials based on the following criteria. If the library accepts donations, it is important to state that the donated item becomes the property of the library and will not be returned to the donor if it is not added to the collection. Do you have interesting material to donate or share. Sunday and will stay closed for at least two weeks, out of an abundance of caution for the safety of the public. We are a non profit organization that helps support the city library in coweta, oklahoma through fund raising and volunteering. Campaignfund donations toward the cost of a conference event at ola 2020 or select a. If you want to request that the library buy the book, it will be. The metropolitan library system does not accept donations of materials to be added to library shelves or to be displayed in libraries without approval of the metropolitan library commission. At the broken arrow library, the club runs mondays through thursdays, 3. Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our community, the friends office, sort site, and amazon sales storefront will be closed effective monday, march 16th and will stay closed through sunday, may 3rd. Donations may or may not be added to the collection, depending on demand for the items and available space in the library. Donations are accepted at central library year round.
If you have questions about our donation policy, please contact the nearest tulsa citycounty library branch or call the askus hotline. Arrielle toney looks for a book in the shelves at the ralph ellison library, 2000 ne 23, in oklahoma city, friday, feb. University of oklahoma libraries give to ou libraries. Patrons may use the materials in the genealogy department at any time the library is open. All libraries are closed through at least thursday, 430. Donated books may replace library books in bad condition or may be donated to community reading shelves, while others are placed on our for sale shelf or go to better world books. In addition, my local library has specific book drive times where they actively solicit donations, but you can donate at any time. The friends of the norman library will hold its fall book sale from saturday, oct.
This project was made possible in part by the oklahoma department of. Pick up times will start wednesday, april 15th, 2020. For more information on the sales including how to donate books, arrange a pick up, or volunteer for the book sale, please call the friends office at 6082652505 or contact the friends. To speak with a member of library staff about a donation you have made or would like to make, please call 405 6063760. Friends of the library alachua county library district book house 430 north main st. The metropolitan library system announced friday it is keeping its branches open but march canceling programs and volunteer opportunities in response to the coronavirus.
Explore, discover, read, learn, and grow with the eastern oklahoma library system. There are 2 meeting rooms available for civic, nonprofit, and educational groups to reserve. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. We mail thousands of free recorded books and the equipment needed to play them to patrons all across the state. Donating to prison libraries book donation programs libguides. Each fall and spring a used book sale is held by the friends of the library. Charities such as amvets donation pick up, prevent blindness oklahoma, oklahoma foundation for the disabled, united cerebral palsy of oklahoma, salvation army donation pick up, vietnam veterans of america donation pickup, and more will pick up your donations. The book was selected after a vote of readers in november. The norman friends accept donations of gentlyused books, magazines, dvds, cds, vinyl records, and other materials. The vinita public library serves vinita and all of craig county in northeastern oklahoma, gateway to grand lake. We are assets that help support the culture of excellence at ou. Materials must be in excellent condition and less than five years old to be added to the collection. The library is closed while we all practice safer at home. Large quantities, such as more than 3 boxes or a cartruck load, can be taken to our used books sort site at 300 ne 50th street, oklahoma city from 9am to noon.
We would also love your gentlyused, recent magazines. Most libraries have a friends of the library group that helps to raise money for the library. This storytime will be on instagram live every wednesday. Contact special collections by clicking the button below. The pioneer library systems annual pls reads initiative returns in 2020 with the focus on gail honeymans novel eleanor oliphant is completely fine. Please visit them and tell them you saw their ad on. Donate books, magazines, research journals, photographs, and. You can request a book from interlibrary loan through any of the options below. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. Mar 15, 2020 the metropolitan library system announced sunday that all all library locations will close effective 6 p. The book will not be ordered until you pay the fee. Bird library ouhsc schusterman library tulsa pray library law assignment calculator. Write down the title and continue reading curbside library now taking.
The oklahoma city herpetological and invertebrate society visits for a morning. We sell these materials at bargain prices to get knowledge and information into the hands of community members, and the money we raise goe. You can easily search our interlibrary loan catalog, find oklahoma quick facts, look at the state literacy projects, consult on ways to improve your library, and learn about the state archives. The busiest library in the metropolitan library system, edmond library annually circulates more than one million books and other materials. In 1967, the edmond library first opened in a leased storefront in the edmond plaza shopping center. Find your book browse our online catalog to select books. Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in general. Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our community, the friends office, sort site, and amazon sales storefront will be closed effective monday, march 16th and will stay closed through thursday, april 30th. Bookmaterial donations will be routed to the collection development. An explanation of the librarys gift acceptance policy is a key piece of the selection policy. Either way, please give the library a call 5802985649 before donating more than one box of books. Most of the materials that we sell to raise money for the library come from community donations. Books donated may or may not be added to the library collection, depending on demand for the format or item.