The oakland public library regularly receives gifts of books and nonbook material from our patrons. Frederick county public libraries fcpl welcomes donated materials within the following guidelines. Donate now friends of the san francisco public library. The friends of montclair library foml will host a book sale from 10. Oct 04, 2016 the friends of montclair library foml will host a book sale from 10. Books should be less than 10 years old publication date and in very good condition and dvds should be less than 5 years of release date. Hauppauge public library no textbooks 601 veterans memorial highway, hauppauge, ny 11788 9791600 longwood public library 800 middle country road. We are pleased to share this list of recent events. It was funded by the andrew carnegie foundation, on land donated by alice benjamin. If you need other options for donating books, please call the store during open hours 5104440473. If you are interested in receiving donated books, click here donations must meet the same standard as purchased material.
Its what makes the difference between a good library and a great library. Borrow lean on me by national bestselling author, pat simmons, to join the u. For larger donations, please contact the bookmark bookstore, which is run by the friends of the oakland public library, at 5104440473 or branch libraries. Oaklands fundraising bookstore for oaklands public libraries. Home book donation programs libguides at american library. We will be discussing the luckiest girl alive by jessica knoll. Go to membership page for membership donation options. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Most libraries have a way to accept book donations, however, they do not want books with outdated content, so no travel books, tech books, or reference books. Schools and families buy books for fun and education. Thanks to funding from the friends of oakland foundation grant, the oakland public library can now offer online services like never before. The friends bookmark bookstore sells gentlyused books at the bookmark. Each branch has different needs in regards to donations. New ebook additions oakland public library overdrive.
The oakland public library regularly receives gifts of books and non book material from our patrons. We gratefully accept the following items, when they are both timely and in good condition. We accept donations of gently used hard cover and soft cover books, dvds and cds. If you are interested in donating books or other items, please click here. Donating books and other items oakland public library.
Construction of the oakland public library was started in 19 and completed in 1915. Oakland public library welcome to the bookmark bookstore. Thanks to donations received through the friends of the oakland public library, individuals in our community and beyond have purchased items for each of our branches, paid for reading incentives books. Members of friends of the oakland public library provide financial support for library projects and programs that enhance library services to the residents of oakland, piedmont, and emeryville. The west oakland branch library is hosting a free produce pickup every tuesday and thursday from 12 pm 2 pm. The friends of the berkeley public library, established in the 1950s, is a 501c3 memberships organization dedicated to enhancing the berkeley public library through fundraising and advocacy efforts. Instantly borrow free movies, ebooks, digital magazines, and music with your library card. We accept one box or bag of items per customer during regular business hours. Thank you for thinking of us, the library currently accepts small donations of book and video materials less than one box. Oakland public library foundation oakland, ca groupon. They will accept most hardcover and paperback books in good condition on all subjects.
The new friends of the oakland public library is a 501c3 organization. Visit their website to learn more about this 501c3 charitable organization and. To sign up for a library card, please complete an online application. The friends of the san francisco public library is a notforprofit 501c3 organization. Find bookmark bookstore friends of the oakland public library in oakland with address, phone number from yahoo us local.
Friends of the library berkeley county library system. Bookmark bookstore friends of the oakland public library. Reviews on book donation in oakland, ca bookmark bookstore friends of the oakland public library, prisoners literature project, friends of the berkeley. This action was taken as a precaution to help limit the spread of novel coronavirus covid19. Book donation programs libguides at american library. All of these fundraisers allow the new friends to not only continue programs that are already established but also add programs and purchases as the need arises. Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in general. The most empowering story line of a family tied together by the power of unconditional love. The oakland public library has been a part of the city of oakland since 1878. You can keep your car safe during your shopping visit when you opt to park at one of the nearby options. You can donate books to the public librarys bookstore the friends.
Bring donated items to either of the friends bookstores during the stores open hours. All oakland public library locations are closed until further notice. Donations may be taken to the friends donation center at 1630 17 th street between carolina and wisconsin streets. Donations are only accepted at burbank central library, 110 n. Money is raised through membership fees, donations, friends book sale shelves at each library, and special fundraising events. Please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials.
Book lovers should know that in oakland, oakland public library foundation is the best place to go for an endless supply of novels. Top 10 best book donation in oakland, ca updated covid19. Fcpl accepts donations of popular, lightlyused books and media. New friends of the oakland public library recent events. Shop on amazon and give to the friends of the oakland public library.
Donate friends of the oakland public school libraries. Book donations friends of the berkeley public library. Donate books and other materials frederick county public. Students, parents, and members of the public may present a. They sell them at fundraising sales to benefit the. Cycles of change fixes up old bikes at the bikery, a community bike shop in east oakland, and returns them to the community through its schoolbased bicycle education, job training, and community. Jan 24, 2019 a 501 c 3 public charity dedicated to bringing books, free of charge, to underresourced school libraries and public libraries across the united states. There is a book donation bin in the lobby of the downtown redwood city library. Download a tribute form, fill it in and attach your check made payable to the friends of the burbank public library. Donate to the friends of the oakland public library fopl today to support.
To send a physical check, please see our address, below. Borrow lean on me to join the united states book club, together we read, running february 19 march 4. You can help by donating your used books in very good or better. Read on for additional ways to support the library.
Friends of the oakland public library 721 washington street oakland, ca 94607. Oakland, california 94607 or via telephone 5108794281. Check out our accounts at amazon, discogs cds, ebay and. Book donations it is strongly suggested that you first contact the organization before bringing a donation. Monetary support through gifts, grants, bequests, and other fundraising efforts see donate and the bookmark join. Jan 05, 2017 thanks to funding from the friends of oakland foundation grant, the oakland public library can now offer online services like never before. Donations are accepted at central library year round.
Friends of the burbank public library, po box 702, burbank, ca 91503. The friends of the orange county library system support and cooperate with the library in enhancing resources, innovations, and services for the public. Your support helps the friends advocate, educate, and raise funds on behalf of the seattle public library. Log into your amazon account, select change your charity and enter the friends of the oakland public library or 942553734 as your charity. While our locations are closed, we are offering oneonone assistance remotely. While public funding supports basic library operations, support from the friends allows the library to do more for their customers. Avenue branch library reaching out to the community to advocate for our and other oakland libraries. Book club update monday night book club discussion will be monday february 27th at 5.
Donations to the friends of the oakland public library may be made online through network for good. Reviews on donate books in oakland, ca bookmark bookstore friends of the oakland public library, east bay childrens book project, friends of san. Text, business, computer or reference books older than 5 years. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. Donation policy bookmark bookstore oakland public library. The new friends of the oakland public library has been raising funds to support the programs you and your family enjoy at our library. The bookmark bookstore accepts most books in very good or better condition which help raise funds for the oakland public library. With just your library card number and a password, any library patron may access their library account through our online card catalog. Oakland public library can accept up to two bags of donated books at the main branch. Bike donation drive with cycles of change and the oakland. The friends of the burbank public library have sole discretion over donated materials. The friends of the san francisco public library accepts donations of materials which they sell to raise money for the library. For donations larger than 4 boxes, please call ahead to check on available space.
There are no eligibility requirements for residents to qualify. They sell donated books to help fund the oakland library. We accept all such items, excluding encyclopedias, textbooks, magazines, vhs tapes, cassettes, or records. Visit their website to learn more about this 501c3 charitable organization and for more details. The friends of the library participate in raising funds through events and donations. Book sale in october friday evening, october 30th from 5. Where to donate books friends of the alameda free library. Great service tax deduction receipts pickups within 24 hours in. Suite 150, oakland, california 94607 or via telephone. Top 10 best donate books in oakland, ca updated covid19. 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. One of the main ways foml raises money for the library is through our ongoing book.
Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. Oakland public library oakland maine oakland public library. Friends of the redwood city public library donatevolunteer membership support. Friends of the oakland public school libraries is a 501c3 nonprofit. The original building was built to house 4,000 volumes, and by 1996 the building had over 16,000 books. Library cardholders can download digital content any time, to a computer or a mobile device. Public records search city hall 3650 ne 12th avenue oakland park, fl 33334 ph. Please support the new friends of the oakland public library by clicking the donate button below to make a tax deductible donation through paypal.
Proceeds from book sales are distributed in the form of grants to the oakland public library. So purchase some new books from oakland public library foundation in oakland today and add another great read to your bookshelf. Public domain recordings of public domain literature. Main library, oak street side of the building, 125 14th street, oakland, ca 94612 donate your old bicycle to cycles of change and help support sustainable communities. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. Booklovers find uncommon, delightful and engaging titles not found in any typical book store. Donated books are crucial to the success of programs supported by the friends of the alameda free library. The friends operate two affordable used bookstores. To advance the role of the oakland public library as a vital community resource. Thank you to our members and bookmark bookstore customers, volunteers and book donors for making these grants possible. The library accepts certain book donations for use in our bookstore and book sales to help fund new library materials for our collections as well as programs such as our summer reading initiatives. Download to your own device using pdfs, html, epub, mobipocket and more. 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.
The orange county library system is a 501c3 organization and your donations may be tax deductable. Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help. Celebrating 100 years of library services 19182018. All bags of produce are donated by the alameda county food bank. We accept donations of books in italian at bambini ciao in oakland. If you are interested in donating money, please click here. The oakland public library offers a variety of e books and downloadable audiobooks.
Staff can provide you with a list of other places that accept donations. They accept most books in very good or better condition but especially welcome hard cover books that are rare, vintage, brand new, authorsigned, first editions, classics, popular titles or on. Used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. Donate to the friends of the oakland public library fopl today to support special programs and projects that enhance library services to the residents of oakland, piedmont, and emeryville. Instead of throwing out your old books or recycling them, donate them so they can be read and enjoyed again. While there is no guarantee donated items will be added to the.
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