In addition, many branches always have a few shelves of donated used books for sale. Make a donation click the button below to contribute with a credit card or mail a check, made payable to the chester county library trust, to 450. Book donations may be made through local little free library booksharing boxes. Some items, like rental books and reference books, cannot have holds placed on them. These donations help cchs to fulfill its mission to tell chester countys stories. The friends of the chester library are committed to. Donations to the friends of the chester county library in honor of someone special, an event, or a loved one are used to purchase hundreds of library books every year. Promoting and improving library services, materials and facilities to the community. Chesco donations to hurricane victims top 160,000 pounds.
Friends of chester county library announce new president. Enjoy popular titles, including new bestsellers and old favorites for use on your smartphone, tablet, ereader, pc, or mac. For more information on book donations, email gay wilson, planning and development coordinator, 417 6160560 to donate books for the library collection, please see the information on gift and memorial books. Raising funds for immediate and longrange projects. Ther ifends of the chester county library 450 exton square parkway xton, pa 19341 phone. Top places to donate used books home storage solutions 101. If you wish, we will send an acknowledgement to the recipient so that they know you have made a contribution in their name.
Most libraries have a friends of the library society. Throughout the year, the kings county library accepts donations of books, cds, dvds at every branch library location. Smith said she never knows what sort of items will be donated. We could not exist without your donations of books. The chester county library came into existence in 1961 at the insistence of the womens organization, the pentagon club. Much of the material in the library is from donations by individuals or family members, but they dont have to be people of note, just from chester county. Employee giving and matching contribution programs are easy. Find a donation bin near you and drop off your books. Below is an donation questionnaire that may be filled out. Typically, library societies accept likenew and gently used book donations. Montgomery county public libraries book donations and sales. Borrow lean on me by national bestselling author, pat simmons, to join the u.
Gifts of materials are sometimes added to the librarys collection in accordance with its materials selection policy. Chester county library system the chester county library system provides materials and information for life, work and pleasure. We cannot accept books that do not have an isbn barcode on the cover. While some items are selected for addition to the collection, most donations are given to our friends of the library. We accept all such items, excluding encyclopedias, textbooks, magazines, vhs tapes, cassettes, or records. Chester county library named as a toprated library in america. We also cannot accept, encyclopedias, magazines or water damaged books. The groups use donated books to stock library shelves or resell the books at fundraising events. Apr 01, 2014 in other news, the friends of the library book sale will be held on april 2628 at the main library at 100 center street in chester and that donations are being taken at all branches. Your donation will enhance the librarys collection by adding books that. The friends of the downingtown library fall book sale will be held on march 27 47. The fund for the chester county libraries is a fund managed by the chester county community foundation. Planning is well underway for our summer reading program. Donate books and other materials frederick county public.
The most empowering story line of a family tied together by the power of unconditional love. Chester springs public library chester county library. The library does not accept textbooks, outdated encyclopedias, readers digest condensed books, or magazines. Borrowing policies your chester county library system ccls card may be used to check out materials at phoenixville public library and at any other system library, as well as to use our public computers and access electronic resources and databases through the ccls website. We will send you a confirmation email immediately after you make your donation that will serve as your receipt for tax purposes. The library is currently not accepting used material books, cds, etc. We accept books in good readable condition that have an isbn barcode label on the book cover. Instead of throwing out your old books or recycling them, donate them so they can be read and enjoyed again.
Schools and families buy books for fun and education. With overdrive, you can borrow and enjoy free ebooks, audiobooks, and more from your library s digital collection. The friends of tredyffrin public library accept donations of books and materials for the red fox book shop, a resale shop located on the lower level of. The mission of the friends of the downingtown library is to promote and support the programs and operations of the library through a variety of fundraisers, most notably the semiannual book sales, as well as through community outreach. However, magazines and readers digest condensed books are not being taken.
West chester, pa 19382 6104312117 we could not exist without your donations of books. Each month, staff read and nominate books for the list. Gifts of materials are sometimes added to the library s collection in accordance with its materials selection policy. Library throughout its history, cchss library has collected materials documenting the diversity of the county from the 1680s to the present. You can place holds on ccls items and have them held at your preferred library location for pickup. To recycle books and magazines that cant be donated to the library, call midwest fiber sales corporation, 911 north farm road 123, at 417 8621976. These are forthcoming adult books, either fiction or nonfiction. The friends offer donated items for sale to customers through book sales located within each library. Any outstanding book or movie that is overdue can be returned and there will be no overdue fine for it.
The libraries of the chester county contribute to the quality of life by helping residents become thoughtful, educated and involved members of their communities. A hold is a request for an item from the chester county library system ccls collection. Book donations chester county library and district center the chester county library accepts books and audio visual items that are in good condition. It is next to the exton square mall, about 3 miles from exit 312 of the pa turnpike, and 3 miles from rt. Power library is the online portal to all that pennsylvania libraries offer. The fund was established to provide opportunities to support the chester county library and all the libraries of the chester county library system. Contact your local library to see if they will accept your donation of used books, and in what condition. Proceeds from book sales are used to support library collections and services. The friends of the public library is an independent and distinct organization dedicated to the support and promotion of the programs and activities of the public library of cincinnati and hamilton county. In other news, the friends of the library book sale will be held on april 2628 at the main library at 100 center street in chester and that donations are being taken at all branches. Check out information on how to donate books, view hours of operation, and more. Donating books to the library springfieldgreene county. Thank you for your patronage at our fall friends book sale. With overdrive, you can borrow and enjoy free ebooks, audiobooks, and more from your librarys digital collection.
Search results chester county library system overdrive. Chester county, pa official website official website. Frederick county public libraries fcpl welcomes donated materials within the following guidelines. Friends of chester county library spring book sale. The friends of tredyffrin public library accept donations of books and materials for the red fox book shop, a resale shop located on the lower level of the library. Getting started with overdrive find help getting started with overdrive. Hardcover, paperback and textbooks are all welcome. Our spring book sale, scheduled for april 35, has been postponed. Libraries are taking these steps in an abundance of caution to slow the outbreak of the disease as libraries are community gathering spaces.
Donate books with a free donation pickup pickup please. Chester county library gives back with book giveaway wbbj tv. Apr, 2020 the fund was established to provide opportunities to support the chester county library and all the libraries of the chester county library system. Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help. Borrow lean on me to join the united states book club, together we read, running february 19 march 4. The chester county library system provides materials and information for life, work and pleasure. Concerned that your book is a little too wellloved to be put in circulation. Library reads is a monthly list highlighting library staff picks from across the country. Parkesburg free library phoenixville public library. These items are accepted at all of the ccpl libraries during regular library hours. Your donation on behalf of a loved one, friend, or. You will receive a receipt for your tax deductible donation.
We are beginning phase two of our reopening plan on may 4, 2020. Material donations chesterfield county library, va. Contact us map of libraries find help contact a librarian help with my account make a donation manage my account get a library card renew my. Donate second reading ii west chester area senior center. Check out resources about books, movies, and music available through the chester county library system. It was a success and we appreciate your continued support. Chesterfield county public library accepts donations of new and gently used materials, including. Chester county library offers its patrons access to downloadable ebooks and eaudiobooks through overdrive.
The chester county library accepts books and audio visual items that are in good condition. Click the button below to contribute with a credit card or mail a check. If you want to make this donation in honor or memory of someone special, please fill out the information below. Fcpl accepts donations of popular, lightlyused books and media.
The library does not accept textbooks, outdated encyclopedias. Libraries often choose to sell donated books instead, which provides them with muchneeded additional funding. The chester county library provides informational, educational and cultural services to the residents of chester county. For more information, please email the fund the fund for the chester county libraries is managed by the chester county community foundation, an exempt organization as described in section 501c3. If you would like to make a large donation, please contact your local library to make arrangements. Great service tax deduction receipts pickups within 24 hours in. Artifact donations chester county historical society.
Someone might call and say, i have this, or sometimes people just walk in with boxes. Read our book blog to find out events, book news and staff picks. Ongoing popup book sales click here for information about donating books for the friends book sales. Book donations the chester county and henrietta hankin branch libraries accept books and audio visual items that are in good condition. However, most of them are sold by the friends of the chester county library during their semiannual book sales. Chester public library accepts monetary donations to enhance library services through the provision of additional materials, services, and special events. Book sales at our libraries are sponsored by friends of the library chapters at individual libraries, and proceeds support the libraries and our programming. Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in general.
If you have questions, please contact the chester county library at 8033778145. However, there are certain kinds of books we always need, and others that usually are not particularly useful to us. Your chester county library system ccls card may be used to check out materials at phoenixville public library and at any other system library, as well as to use our public computers and access electronic resources and databases through the ccls website you are eligible for a free chester county library system card if you live in chester county or are able to present a card from your home. The library houses collections of printed volumes 25,000, and manuscripts 500,000 including family name document files, letters, diaries and other personal papers, business and organizational. Chester county library system phoenixville public library. Chester county library system, pa official website. Lerlie mccallum, who was a community activist, was the driving force behind the formation of the library. Inquiries about donations are especially helpful in advance of visiting cchs. If you would like to make an appointment to use the computer, please call the library. If that doesnt work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see whats preventing the page from loading. Book donations may be made through local little free library book sharing boxes.
As of saturday march 14th, several of the chester county library system member libraries are closing in response to the covid19 pandemic. These societies hold book sales and other fundraisers to benefit the libraries. The generosity of the community has made this a premier history collection. The chesterfield county public library accepts donations of new and gently used materials at all of its libraries during regular library hours. The friends also want to thank clevonne jackson for her service as president. Chester county library gives back with book giveaway. The library is located in the center of exton, near the intersection of rt. Give now the friends of the public library of cincinnati. The chester county library giveaway may be the place for you. For more information about material donations, please read through the material donation guide.
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