Donated books are crucial to the success of programs supported by the friends of the alameda free library. Please contact the library to renew your card and we can set the account up for eaccess. The friends appreciate cash donations of any amount. 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. Our process is to first see if they meet critera and are needed in the library, if not they are put into our annual book sale.
Oaklands fundraising bookstore for oaklands public libraries. Friends of the san francisco public library, a nonprofit organization that supports the public library, accepts book donations at its center at 438 treat ave. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. We accept donations of books in italian at bambini ciao in oakland. Donating books and materials to the library is a great way to pass along your used reading or electronic media items so others may enjoy them. Your taxdeductible gift will help us acquire essential library resources and will ensure that we can continue to provide exemplary teaching and services for ous students, faculty, and staff. Cleaning house can be especially hard for lovers of literature, but beloved volumes can find worthy retirement homes most organizations with exceptions as. Books and materials carnegie library of pittsburgh. We are pleased to share this list of recent events. Mar 25, 2020 though oakland s libraries are closed, the main library is repurposing its book return bins for face mask dropoffs.
Top 10 local favorite donate books in oakland, ca last updated. The friends of the library participate in raising funds through events and donations. Any location can accept your donation and provide you a receipt. When books are donated to the oakland public library, or withdrawn from the library collection using the opl collection policy, usable books are provided to. Reviews on donate books in oakland, ca bookmark bookstore friends of the oakland public library, east bay childrens book project, friends of san. We generally pass donations along to the friends of the library.
All proceeds from the sale of used books support the law library. You can contact the donation center at 415 5228600. Booklovers find uncommon, delightful and engaging titles not found in any typical book store. New friends of the oakland public library recent events. Then proceed to browse or shop as you would normally. To send a physical check, please see our address, below. Book donations friends of the berkeley public library. Billy martin and the resurrection of the oakland for an as. Though oaklands libraries are closed, the main library is repurposing its book return bins for face mask dropoffs. In accordance with the new shelter in place order issued by alameda county, our libraries will remain closed through its end on may 3rd. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. Dec 12, 2019 determining the fair market value of used books for the purpose of charitable donations is tricky because there is no formula that can be applied or definitive source on the subject.
One of the main ways foml raises money for the library is through our ongoing book sales at the branch and our periodic oneday book sales. To advance the role of the oakland public library as a vital community resource. Alameda county library is a public library system with 10 libraries and a variety of mobile and outreach services that span the county. In rare cases, the collections services staff will choose to add donated items to the collection. Larger donations should be cleared with the director before bringing to the library. Donate to the friends of the oakland public library fopl today to support special programs and projects that enhance library services to the residents of oakland, piedmont, and emeryville. Thank you so much to everyone wh0 contacted me and donated items to books for the barrios i was overwhelmed by the response. Another, the east bay childrens book project has given away 1. For donations larger than 4 boxes, please call ahead to check on available space. Borrow lean on me to join the united states book club, together we read, running february 19 march 4.
We are unable to accept vhs tapes, encyclopedias, textbooks, or books that have mold or foxing the yellow speckled spots on pages. Book sales friends of montclair library oakland, california. Donate friends of the oakland public school libraries. Friends of the oakland library and branch friends groups free giveaways at library branches and community events. For questions about your account or to reach an opl reference librarian, please. The new friends of the oakland public library has been raising funds to support the programs you and your family enjoy at our library. Loose, frayed or broken bindings yellow, brittle pages soiled. They accept most books in very good or better condition but especially welcome hard cover books that are rare, vintage, brand new, authorsigned, first editions, classics, popular titles or on esoteric subjects.
Friends of the oakland public school libraries is a 501c3 nonprofit. Where to donate books friends of the alameda free library. 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. We accept donations of money as well as donations of books and other items. Thanks to donations received through the friends of the oakland public library, individuals in our community and beyond have purchased items for each of our branches, paid for reading incentives books. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. Friends of the library oakland park, fl official website. Bring donated items to either of the friends bookstores during the stores open hours. All items collected are sold online through better world books.
Donations to the friends of the oakland public library may be made online through network for good. Share the pleasure of reading with the less fortunate by donating your used books to a charity, school, library, or correctional facility near you. Donating books and other items oakland public library. Read on for additional ways to support the library. The library accepts certain book donations for use in our bookstore and book sales to help fund new library materials for our collections as well as programs such as our summer reading initiatives. Watch and interact with the panel live on facebook on the oakland public library s facebook page.
Where to donate masks, gloves and supplies for san francisco. Donations will first be considered for use in the library s collection and second as merchandise included at the friends used book sales. By placing a donation check in a friends envelope at one of the library branches drop envelope in the book sales payment box. If you are interested in receiving donated books, click here. And if i didnt connect with you im very sorry, i received so many emails i had trouble keeping track. Top 10 best book donation in oakland, ca last updated april.
For all eligible purchases, the amazon smile foundation will donate 0. These funds are used to support collections and programs at the denver public library. Donations are accepted with the understanding that the library has the right to determine the disposition of gift items. If you are interested in donating money, please click here. Bookmark bookstore official site for the bookmark bookstore.
The bookmark bookstore is operated under the auspices of the friends of the oakland public library and staffed largely by volunteers. Cleaning house can be especially hard for lovers of literature, but beloved volumes can find worthy retirement. Donate to the friends of the oakland public library fopl today to support. All contributions to the denver public library friends foundation are taxdeductible to the extent allowed by the law. Many supporters of the oakland universitys libraries find that giving monetary gifts online is the easiest way to support the libraries. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. Are you wondering what to do with your good quality used books. Go to membership page for membership donation options. Oakland s fundraising bookstore for oakland s public libraries.
To be sure we can accept your donated items, please make sure they do not have the following damages. Friends of the oakland public library 721 washington street oakland, ca 94607. How to determine the fair market value of used book donations. The kresge library fire alarm system, including pull stations, will be nonworking on wednesday, november 20, 2019, from 7. Within minutes, you can schedule a fast, free pickup of your used book donations. Proceeds from book sales are distributed in the form of grants to the oakland public library. Donated books may be added to our collection or sold in our used book sale. Holiday closures may occasionally cause changes in the schedule of that months dropoff date. Drop off your preread books at any of the library branches.
As of may 2019, our spring and fall book sales are currently on permanent. The most empowering story line of a family tied together by the power of unconditional love. Donations are accepted at central library year round. Most items are sold in book sales that support the library. Only new, unused face masks that are in a sealed package should be donated. Where can i donate books to the san francisco public library. The oakland public library regularly receives gifts of books and nonbook material from our patrons. Alameda county law library accepts donations of law books in good condition. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. Reviews on book donation in oakland, ca bookmark bookstore friends of the oakland public library, prisoners literature project, friends of the berkeley. The friends bookmark bookstore sells gentlyused books at the bookmark. We welcome gifts of money to enhance library services through the provision of additional materials, equipment and services, as well as other types of gifts such as books.
Thank you to our members and bookmark bookstore customers, volunteers and book donors for making these grants possible. Home library foundation guides at alameda county library. Oakland public library welcome to the bookmark bookstore. Your donations are sold by the friends of the library at book sales throughout the year. Borrow lean on me by national bestselling author, pat simmons, to join the u. The berkeley public library acknowledges the great importance of private gifts and donations to the library s future development and growth. There are, however, some general guidelines that can be looked to when trying to determine the value of used books, such as how fair. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Please support the new friends of the oakland public library by clicking the donate button below to make a tax deductible donation through paypal. How and what to donate to the library denver public library. The library was established in 1910 and provides services through a staff of over 270 employees. Items can be dropped off in the library s community room at this time each month. If you are interested in donating books or other items, please click here.
The oakland public library regularly receives gifts of books and non book material from our patrons. Join the author, dale tafoya, and an allstar panel in a discussion of billy ball. Where to donate masks, gloves and supplies for san. Friends of the library berkeley county library system.
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