Donation of Materials
Answer
The Library is happy to accept donations from patrons and community members and will use the following criteria to ensure the efficient use of donated materials.
Guidelines and Procedures
The Library will accept the following materials:
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- Fiction Books (paperbacks and hardcovers)
- Non-Fiction Books that have been purchased in the last 5 years.
- Children’s Books
- Gently used DVD’s
- Audio Books on CD
The Library will not accept the following materials:
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- Encyclopedia sets
- Textbooks
- Specialized journals
- Magazines
- Materials in poor condition (i.e. - yellowed, worn, dusty, damp, moldy, torn, or smelly items).
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- Cassettes, VHS, vinyl records,
- Computer software or games.
- Reader’s Digest abridged/condensed books.
- Comic Books
- Burned or sample CDs or DVDs
Upon donation, all materials become the sole property of the Library. The Library Manager will determine which materials may be added to the Library collection and which materials be sold at the Library Book Sale. Any funds generated will be used to enhance library services. Charitable receipts cannot be issued for donated material.