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Why do The Friends of Ferguson Library
want my old books and music?
We are a volunteer,
non-profit organization that receives, processes
and places about 100,000 items a year.
Part of our mission is to keep books circulating in our community.
Your donations go to:
- The Friends Book Store
(proceeds support the Library’s programs and special projects).
- The Ferguson Library to
supplement its collection.
- Local agencies free of
charge. Learn more about the Friend-to-Friend Free
Book Program.
What kinds of items do The Friends accept?
All the following
materials are welcome, unless visibly falling apart, moldy, shredded or
otherwise too damaged to use. We
clean every item, so mere dirtiness is NO problem. If you are in doubt, please include
them and we will make the determination:
- Books -- all kinds, any
subject, fiction , non-fiction, hard cover,
paperback, especially recent paperback fiction and children’s books.
- Music scores, CD’s,
DVD’s, cassette tapes and videos.
- Software -- less than three years
old.
- Recent encyclopedias,
dictionaries and other writing helps.
- Foreign language and ESL
materials.
- Classics (fiction and
non-fiction), poetry and plays.
- Art and photography
books.
- Reference materials.
- Magazines, if recent
(within a few issues) or timeless (ex. cooking or design).
- All vintage materials
that may have collectible appeal.
- If you are unsure,
give us a call.
Where should I bring my donations?
Donations can be
dropped in totable bags or boxes at any branch
circulation desk, or in one of our stores. Larger donations should be delivered to
the Harry Bennett Branch (Donation Drop Box by the exit door) or directly
to the Main Branch, at the back loading dock
(off Spring St).
Our volunteers are very busy, so we appreciate your bringing
your donation in to us. However,
if you have a significant donation (more than a single car load), you are
disabled, or are otherwise unable to come to us, a
volunteer may be able to pick up your donation. In order for them to do so, the
material must be neatly bagged, boxed or bundled in not-too-heavy,
easy-to-carry loads. No basement or attic stairs, please! A Friends volunteer may visit first to
ensure suitability and preparation.
Can I get a receipt for tax
purposes?
Yes. The Friends of Ferguson Library is a
501(c)(3) non-profit organization. If you want a receipt for your
donation, ask the person to whom you deliver your donation, or call us
and we will mail you one. For drop offs at the Main Library, self service
receipts are available.
How else can I help?
- Join the Friends. Book donations are only a part of
our many activities. Your
membership contribution also helps the Friends stage art shows, fund
the Library's adult and children summer reading programs, operate
Books-for-Babies, Reach Out and Read, Literary Competition, annual
Book and Author Luncheon, as well as many other literacy, literary
and community events.
- Become a volunteer. Opportunities are available in
every program. If you want to
stay close to your donation, come work in
our book shops or learn to clean, sort, price and shelve donated
materials.
I still have questions:
If you are unsure about or need assistance with a donation, please
call the Friends at 203-351-8278 or email us donatebooks@friendsoffergusonlibrary.org
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