We sell just about every category of books, including textbooks and comics. Our hardback fiction, scifi and mystery books are alphabetized by author. Another way is to donate them to your local librarys friends of the library group, which can turn your nolonger. Check if your local library will take book donations. From the stomping grounds of louis zamperini, the old torrance neighborhood association is starting the donation campaign by giving 10 copies of the young readers edition of unbroken by laura hillenbrand to. Your contribution helps sustain library resources and service. The library is a participant in the national library of medicines docline. Please submit the form, along with your check, to your local library.
The orange county library system is a 501c3 organization and your donations may be tax deductable. Ventura county library system accepts charitable donations through our ventura county library foundation and friends of the library groups, all 501c3 nonprofit organizations. Reference books must remain in the library and are not to circulate. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. In addition, other literacy outreach programs welcome book donations. We welcome donations of books and audiovisual materials in good, saleable condition. Sign in with your 14digit library card number and pin usually the last 4 digits of your telephone number when you registered for a library card. To donate your time, see our volunteer opportunities, adult literacy or friends pages donate online with credit cards.
The city manager is responsible for the management of all municipal activities, which include strategic planning and advice to the city council on financial and capital improvement needs and other municipal matters. The collection consisted of 300 books donated by her cousin, jared sydney torrance, the citys founder. Its easy to support programs and services at the torrance public library by donating to the friends. Press the call button to the right of the door, and library staff will help unload your donation. Library materials may be renewed in person at any of torrance public librarys six locations. The donation will fund two leadership classes in the 201718 school year. The friends appreciate cash donations of any amount. The friends of the sisters library book corner is now closed and the friends are not taking donations at this time. They only keep a handful of those books that you donate. Please bag or box your inkind donations in containers that do not need to be returned to you, and take them to your local library branch or to the main library, 310 n. Home support your library donate books to the library. Libraries mainly want time, life, national geographic, and other newseducational mags.
Items we cant sell are donated to community groups and charities. How and what to donate to the library denver public library. Books and other materials please check your librarys donation guidelines before toting items to the library. All proceeds go directly to supporting the torrance public library. It is a resource for accessibility to learning, programs, and more. The public library albuquerque and bernalillo county appreciates the generosity of those who wish to donate books and other materials.
The friends hold four book sales a year, in january, april, july and october. I do not see anything on the site that mentions donations what an oversight. Materials are evaluated for inclusion in the collection and. The friends decide if an item will be sold at a book sale or recycled if appropriate. Feb 16, 2015 check if your local library will take book donations. Districts are asking for book donations from the public, so consider giving your used childrens books, young adult fiction, literature or educational books to a local school library. Large donations can be dropped off at the loading dock of the katy geissert civic center library during library hours. Free household hazardous waste roundup for torrance, 616. The friends of the orange county library system support and cooperate with the library in enhancing resources, innovations, and services for the public. They collect book donations by drop off at either their atlanta, ga office or their st. Friends book sales provide vital funds for library programs and services at all 18 branches.
Katy geissert civic center library 3301 torrance blvd, torrance, ca. A torrance library card is necessary for book checkout however any california resident may register for a torrance library card by filing out an application and presenting a photo identification and proof of. We generally pass donations along to the friends of the library. Nonprofit organizations, such as the friends of the library or library foundations. Donations are only accepted during branch open hours. You may also use our library catalog to borrow axis 360 titles. Donate to help the new york public library provide free books, classes, and more to all. Torrance library closes book drops south bay by jackie. Donations provide opportunities to enhance book and e book collections and to fund programs and events that might otherwise be out of financial reach for the library to provide. The south bay cities council of governments sbccog announced the launch of a pilot lending library program with the city of torrance. Donations provide opportunities to enhance book and ebook collections and to fund programs and events that might otherwise be out of financial reach for the library to provide. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. The sale of books is our primary source of revenue.
We work with schools, religious groups, libraries and nonprofit organizations across southern california. When not reserved for departments of the city of redondo beach, the meeting room, conference room, and soundproof room on the main librarys second floor may be rented according to the meeting room policy. All library locations accept donations of books, dvds, videocassettes, and music and audiobook cds. Our campaigns salvage tens of thousands of books from going unused or dumped into landfills every year. Yes, please check with your local library before you go what their donations policy is. Cell phone use, skype, or audio from devices are not allowed. Little free library in torrance police station funded by. Make a contribution you dont need to make a longterm commitment to make a lasting impact. Books for people accepts a variety of books and the book ends organization asks for childrens book donations see resources. The torrance public library serves the city of torrance, ca. Donate little free library take a book return a book. If you shop at amazon, please list the ventura county library foundation as your charity. Also unlimited downloads for 31 days after the day of making donation are available for all contributors who will donate during the fundraising period.
Donate your used books and dvds to the friends to raise money for the library. A branch was established in a local clubhouse in june 1914 with 232 books which were mostly donated, 14 registered card holders, and a volunteer custodian. Visit their website to learn more about this 501c3 charitable organization and for more details. Book donation programs american library association. You are part of a community of likeminded individuals who believe a worldclass public library system in torrance is essential to helping us all thrive. Friends of the torrance library as seen on torrance citicable, produced by hope witkowsky for senior scene, march 2015. How and what to donate to the library denver public.
These funds are used to support collections and programs at the denver public library. Donated books are subject to the same selection criteria as books the library purchases for the collection. Lastly, funds will be provided to the torrance library to purchase smart kits science, math, activity, reading, and teaching, which include books, a dvd, and handson activities based on a science concept. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. Library materials may be renewed in person at any of torrance public library s six locations. Top places to donate used books home storage solutions 101. Materials are evaluated for inclusion in the collection and items not added are given to the friends of the torrance library for their book sales. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent provided by law.
Needed titles will be added to the library s collections. Materials that are not selected will be sent to the denver public library friends foundation for use in its semiannual book sales. Dont forget to check if your local library could use them. Telephone to renew by phone, including hours when the library is closed, telephone 3106182785 and select option 1 for the librarys automated features from a touchtone phone. April 17, 2020 as part of the city of torrance s continuing efforts to address the rapidly evolving conditions of covid19, the torrance public library will close book drops at all library locations on april 10, 2020, until further notice. Lending library south bay environmental services center. Other titles will be sold at branch book sales, with the proceeds benefiting the library. Telephone to renew by phone, including hours when the library is closed, telephone 3106182785 and select option 1 for the library s automated features from a touchtone phone. If you do not return the laptop to the kiosk on the same day you check it out, your library account will be charged the full replacement cost of the laptop. Book donations may be made through local little free library book sharing boxes. The collection consisted of 300 books donated by her.
Your donations are sold by the friends of the library at book sales throughout the year. The sbccog continues to accept donations of both adult and childrens books from its other partners as well as the general public. Books and other materials please check your library s donation guidelines before toting items to. Book, author, craft, virtual exploring activities, and homework help links selected by our librarians. Most of the book are sold at their annual book sales. When you check out a laptop from this kiosk, you agree to use it within the library only. We will send you a confirmation email immediately after you make your donation that will serve as your receipt for tax purposes. Its easy to give to your library, and each library has various ways to provide support. Donated books are sold in most branches and at book ends bookstores, located at the toronto reference library and north york central library. Drop off your preread books at any of the library branches. Little free library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and your monetary donation is tax deductible. Books may be dropped off in an outside donation box at the north end of the building on the patio.
In fact, a percentage of the net sale price of every book goes to these great causes. Donations are accepted at central library year round. I work at a regional nsw library and we get offered vast amounts of books. When you click the donate button below, you will have the choice of paying with a credit card or your paypal account. Detailed information for the next sale of the friends of the torrance library. This guide provides information on some of the groups and organizations that do handle book donations including donations of used books if you are seeking book donations, you may be eligible to apply for donations from the groups listedor one of. Medical library torrance memorial medical center in torrance. At this time, the friends are not accepting magazines, audiocassettes and encyclopedias. Book donations book sales if you would like to donate books, please call your local branch library to see if they are able to accept donations at this time. Donated over ten thousand new hardback books to literacy programs. When not reserved for departments of the city of redondo beach, the meeting room, conference room, and soundproof room on the main library s second floor may be rented according to the meeting room policy. Donations of new or gently used books may be incorporated into the library s circulating collection, or may be sold in a book sale.
The dock is located in the driveway between the library and the pool. Find the best nonprofit or charity in torrance, ca. In addition, donating new ereader tablets to literacy programs to public grammar schools who need an extra boost in reading. With recent cutbacks to their budgets, california school districts are struggling to provide the same level of service. If the library has a need for it, your donation may become part of its collection. The kern county library is a place where one can find inspiration, information, and can connect with the community. The library accepts donations of gently used paperback and hardcover books, movies, and music cds for the friends ongoing book sale in our small meeting room. Lending library south bay environmental services center sbesc. The little free library at the torrance police dept. Find your library hours by browsing through libraries in the city of torrance. Most donations become the property of the friends of the public library and are sold at book sales for the benefit of the albuquerque bernalillo county library.
I have a few books id like to donate to the library. After passage of the bond issue and appointment of russell west as city librarian and groundbreaking ceremonies for the new civic center library, the friends solicited donations to be used in the new library 1800 books were donated or sold at the first book sale february 2324, 1968 at the torrance recreation center to benefit the library. Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome nonprofit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids, supporting families, building schools and filling libraries. Please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials. 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. Throughout the year, the kings county library accepts donations of books, cds, dvds at every branch library location. All contributions to the denver public library friends foundation are taxdeductible to the extent allowed by the law. The laptop is due back in the kiosk before the library closes on the same day it is checked out.
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