The group meets monthly from september through may in the killingly public library community room exceptions are noted below. Most libraries have a friends of the library society. Tompkins county library closing for renovations in february. This library is affiliated with the library system that serves ithaca, ny. Were grateful for the books you donate to us at your favorite knox county public library location, and we love. Friends of the tompkins county public library spring book sale starts on saturday, may 2 from 8. Whether its a story time for your toddler, the latest best seller, a dvd for family movie night, reference materials for student projects, or a downloadable e. Check out friends of the tompkins county public library on givegab. Onstreet parking is allowed on esty, court, and meadow streets. Founded in 1939, the putnam county library system consists of the main library in cookeville, with branches in baxter, algood and monterey, tn. Longrunning friends of the library book sale benefits. We support the tompkins county public library and the finger lakes library system with funds raised during our. Ithaca tompkins county public library closed please select your home library. Well start taking donations again on saturday, nov 11.
The corvallisbenton county public library foundation is an allvolunteer organization committed to funding projects and materials needed by the library. Home book donation programs libguides at american library. We gladly accept your taxdeductible donation of the following types of materials to our library of the built environment. Jul 15, 2017 tompkins county public library partnered up with browncoat cat rescue to hold a kitty cafe this past thursday afternoon, as part of the librarys summer reading program. The friends of the library book sale has been taking place since october 1947, with the latest fall sale taking place oct. Book sale proceeds support the librarys collections, programs and. Friends of tompkins county public library book sale donations. With your library card number you can access the tumblebook library to explore animated books for children. The ranfurly library service of new york is an autonomous organization with basically the same goals as its british sister organization listed above, book aid international. The friends of the tompkins county public library, founded in 1946, is a notforprofit membership organization for people interested in books and libraries. Your library card number gives you access to the news bank resources through the herald citizen. We accept most items for sale in our friends of the library book. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated.
Friends of tompkins county public library book sale. Please call the library director at 9785689644 if you are interested in making a donation. The number of items available for each sale usually exceeds 250,000. Friends of the tompkins county public library book sale.
But before you drop off your used books and other items at the library, please keep in mind. In the following pages you will find much information about our library and the wide variety of services we have to offer. Policy on gifts of materials the new york public library. The friends of jonathan trumbull library would like to thank everyone who donated books in 2019 for our annual book sale. This group works in partnership with organizations to provide book support for education and literacy programmes in developing countries, mainly in africa. Book donations due to the temporary library closure, the library can not accept any book donations at this time. Book sale donations the friends of the library accepts donations of books, dvds, cds, and audiobooks. There is no additional charge to you while you help support the library. Profits from these sales help support collection development, library programming and staff development. Any proceeds the book cellar earns from the sale of donated materials is funneled back into the friends of the san antonio public library. The tompkins county public library foundation serves as the fundraising arm for the public library. Friends of the tompkins county public library book sale 509 esty st, ithaca, new york 14850 rated 4. The first sale rule says that once someone has purchased a ed work, like a book, they are free to distribute it through.
May 04, 2019 our special partners in this are tompkins county public library tcpl and the finger lakes library system flls. Directory of book donation programs university at albany. Please check our website for updates about the reopening. Anywhere subject title author series fiction nonfiction.
If you have historically significant manuscripts, photographs, books, archival materials or other items that you believe would enhance the librarys research and special collections, please contact one of the librarys curators or, for general inquiries, please contact gifts. These items are processed by the friends of the library for sale at the whitney book corner or at the library book sales. The friends of the library resell books and media to the public in their book sales, with proceeds going to support the librarys programs. January 21st, 2020 the lost roses, by martha hall kelly. If you are looking to donate your time, the friends of the library always appreciate new members and volunteers. If you would like to make a monetary donation in memory of, or in honor of an individual, or a general donation towards library programming, please send a check to friends of the library, co treasurer, 99 clinton st. Books on local history, architecture, builders catalogs, urban design, preservation howto, and more. Books, audio books, cds, dvds, records, puzzles, and games are items found at the book sales. Thank you for joining the tomkins cove library community. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families.
May assist in routine downloading of ebooks to devices. The garfield county public library district accepts books, cds and dvds in good condition. The spring 2020 memberonly presale was held on tuesday, april 28, from 6. The friends of the tompkins county public library are just that friends, contributors, supporters of all that we do here at tcpl. Weve postponed the spring sale until further notice. Each dollar you donate will go towards keeping our vast collections, educational programs, and community services free for all new yorkers.
If interested in joining, contact marielaina tymula at the fairchild library to see if there is space available. Donate to their cause, or help them through volunteering. When you click on the logo here or on the homepage, a portion of any purchases you make through will be donated to the library gifts fund. The friends of the tompkins county public library strives to place more books and library materials in more hands and to make the widest possible range of these materials available to the entire population of the community for its knowledge and delight.
Donations friends of tompkins county public library book. At each meeting, the following months book selection will be available for checkout a valid ct library card is required. Donate books friends of the knox county public library. See the friends of the library page for more information. Jan 23, 2017 made possible through public support of the tompkins county public library foundations 21st century library campaign, a new york state dormitory authority grant sponsored by assemblywoman. What you will need to receive a library card putnam county.
The library serves a population of 101,564 residents. Debs fundraiser for tompkins county public library foundation. Albany public library foundation 161 washington avenue albany, ny 12210. Dieckmann, 2 books carol kammen, 2 books bell, barbara, 1 book frances bertha haight noxon, 1 book john h.
Typically, library societies accept likenew and gently used book donations. How do i donate to the library, and what items do you accept. If you have questions about obtaining a book, contact the library. The friends of the tompkins county public libra ry, founded in 1946, is a notforprofit membership organization for people interested in books and libraries. In order to get a valid tax receipt, please print and complete the online form before coming to 509 esty street. Kindle book purchases can also be reimbursed for the library as a donation. The port hood library became a branch of eastern counties regional library in 20. It features a 6 by 6 model of the library postrenovation. Our friends of the library group holds an annual book sale.
Free museum passes as part of new tompkins county library program. Our location friends of tompkins county public library book. We proudly offer free and equal access to information, education, and enriching experiences for community members at every age and every stage of life. Library staff members evaluate all materials to see if the materials. The funds we raise by selling donated books and other materials support various programs at the napa county library. These members will be eligible to attend the memberonly presales in spring and fall of the same year. The groups use donated books to stock library shelves or resell the books at fundraising events. Tompkins county public library is a public library. When your books, magazines, dvds, and cds are donated to the library they are put to good use. Memberonly presale friends of the tompkins public library. Limited parking is available in the small lot across from the book sale building.
Donations friends of tompkins county public library book sale. To prepare items for donation, please read the donation guidelines and tax receipt information given below. 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. Friends of the tompkins county public library spring book. Libraries are increasingly interested in purchasing and lending ebooks to their patrons. You dont need to make a longterm commitment to make a lasting impact. These societies hold book sales and other fundraisers to benefit the libraries. The collection of the library contains 196,726 volumes. Be sure to give the total number of books you are donating in each category. Tompkins county public library foundation friendsbooksale.
Donate to help the new york public library provide free books, classes, and more to all. Lionel pincus and princess firyal map division, the new york public library. If you have books to donate, first contact your local public library. Nov 23, 2016 the library access program will be made available to all 33 libraries in the finger lakes library system, as well as four tompkins county college and university libraries.
Kitty cafe at tompkins county public library youtube. If youre a visitor to ithaca and would like to find out more about the area, please check out to see whats available. Since their founding in 1946, the friends have played an integral role in generating awareness for the resources and programs that tcpl provides. The friends of the tompkins county public library book sale very much appreciate the enthusiastic help of students from ithaca college on their annual mlk day of service, saturday, january 25. Port hood library eastern counties regional library. This form denotes the number of items donated, not their value. May pick up and deliver books and other library materials to reading centers. Support the chapel hill public library by donating books, cds and dvds in good condition. This section taken from an article published in american libraries magazines website on 101712. We are able to accomplish many of our goals by the distribution of funds. The new york public library relies on the generosity of its donors to build its research and special collections.
Our purpose is to stimulate public interest in our public library, purchase library materials, and support other. The library also will hold book discussion groups, which are free and open to the public. Small numbers of books and other donations may be put through the selfservice drop slot at any time, except when the sale is actually in progress. Part of the campaign for a 21st century library is the lego library, which was led by peter and andrew mccracken. The students helped us with a variety of jobs as we receive, organize, and sort donations to prepare for our spring sale in may. We are not able to accept used book donations while branches are closed. Glenn norris, 1 book hamilton child, 1 book tompkins county n. Were considering options for having a sale in june or july or bringing books to the community in other ways. We also give money to notforprofit organizations in tompkins county for readingrelated materials, give educational grants to residents of tompkins county pursuing library degrees, and contribute to staff development and continuing education of library personnel. Friends of the tompkins county public library booksale in. Experience the joy of reading, the power of information and the strength of community connections at the tompkins county public library. The friends of albany public library is a memberbased organization that supports the librarys mission through programming and donations. The best library foundation a gift to benefit the entire.
Friends of the tompkins county public library book sale, ithaca, ny. Used booksale donations cuyahoga county public library. The tompkins county public library is a community anchor building literacy, cultural awareness, community connections, and personal growth. The library is not accepting donations at this time please check back again in 2021. Support from the friends of the tompkins county public library is funded by the friends of the tompkins county public library booksale. Donate your books today to help contribute to our library. The library welcomes your gift of new or gently used books, recorded books, dvds and other materials. Members of the community individuals and families, foundations, businesses, trusts and organizations play a pivotal role in supporting tcpl through contributions to the foundation.
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