If you have questions about obtaining a book, contact the library. Friends of the tompkins county public library nonprofit giving. Jan 23, 2017 made possible through public support of the tompkins county public library foundations 21st century library campaign, a new york state dormitory authority grant sponsored by assemblywoman. Experience the joy of reading, the power of information and the strength of community connections at the tompkins county public library. The friends of the tompkins county public library are just that friends, contributors, supporters of all that we do here at tcpl. The friends of jonathan trumbull library would like to thank everyone who donated books in 2019 for our annual book sale. The friends of the tompkins county public libra ry, founded in 1946, is a notforprofit membership organization for people interested in books and libraries. If you have books to donate, first contact your local public library. Exciting public programs, the latest digital resources, museumquality art exhibits, internet stations, wifi access, tools for developing early literacy skills and much more are free and accessible to community members of every age and every stage. We proudly offer free and equal access to information, education, and enriching experiences for community members at every age and every stage of life. The new york public library relies on the generosity of its donors to build its research and special collections. When you click on the logo here or on the homepage, a portion of any purchases you make through will be donated to the library gifts fund. This form denotes the number of items donated, not their value. The ranfurly library service of new york is an autonomous organization with basically the same goals as its british sister organization listed above, book aid international.
To prepare items for donation, please read the donation guidelines and tax receipt information given below. Friends of the tompkins county public library book sale, ithaca, ny. Anywhere subject title author series fiction nonfiction. Were considering options for having a sale in june or july or bringing books to the community in other ways. In order to get a valid tax receipt, please print and complete the online form before coming to 509 esty street. Friends of the tompkins county public library book sale. Libraries are increasingly interested in purchasing and lending ebooks to their patrons. Donations friends of tompkins county public library book. This group works in partnership with organizations to provide book support for education and literacy programmes in developing countries, mainly in africa. But before you drop off your used books and other items at the library, please keep in mind. The best library foundation a gift to benefit the entire. At each meeting, the following months book selection will be available for checkout a valid ct library card is required. Kindle book purchases can also be reimbursed for the library as a donation.
Albany public library foundation 161 washington avenue albany, ny 12210. The tompkins county public library is a community anchor building literacy, cultural awareness, community connections, and personal growth. The first sale rule says that once someone has purchased a ed work, like a book, they are free to distribute it through. Support the chapel hill public library by donating books, cds and dvds in good condition. Your library card number gives you access to the news bank resources through the herald citizen. Ithaca tompkins county public library closed please select your home library.
How do i donate to the library, and what items do you accept. Our purpose is to stimulate public interest in our public library, purchase library materials, and support other. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. The library is not accepting donations at this time please check back again in 2021. Check out friends of the tompkins county public library on givegab. If you are looking to donate your time, the friends of the library always appreciate new members and volunteers. Library staff members evaluate all materials to see if the materials. If interested in joining, contact marielaina tymula at the fairchild library to see if there is space available. The friends of albany public library is a memberbased organization that supports the librarys mission through programming and donations.
Donate books friends of the knox county public library. Friends of the tompkins county public library booksale in. Jul 15, 2017 tompkins county public library partnered up with browncoat cat rescue to hold a kitty cafe this past thursday afternoon, as part of the librarys summer reading program. Our purpose is to stimulate public interest in the library, purchase library materials, and support other cultural and educational programs in tompkins county.
The group meets monthly from september through may in the killingly public library community room exceptions are noted below. Kitty cafe at tompkins county public library youtube. Weve postponed the spring sale until further notice. Members of the community individuals and families, foundations, businesses, trusts and organizations play a pivotal role in supporting tcpl through contributions to the foundation. The friends of the tompkins county public library strives to place more books and library materials in more hands and to make the widest possible range of these materials available to the entire population of the community for its knowledge and delight. Were grateful for the books you donate to us at your favorite knox county public library location, and we love.
Thank you for joining the tomkins cove library community. Donate to help the new york public library provide free books, classes, and more to all. This library is affiliated with the library system that serves ithaca, ny. We accept donations of used books, audiobooks on cd, and dvds. The tompkins county public library foundation serves as the fundraising arm for the public library.
Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. This section taken from an article published in american libraries magazines website on 101712. Glenn norris, 1 book hamilton child, 1 book tompkins county n. The collection of the library contains 196,726 volumes. Well start taking donations again on saturday, nov 11. These societies hold book sales and other fundraisers to benefit the libraries. Support from the friends of the tompkins county public library is funded by the friends of the tompkins county public library booksale. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick. You may also donate to the librarys foundation online. Debs fundraiser for tompkins county public library foundation. Part of the campaign for a 21st century library is the lego library, which was led by peter and andrew mccracken. Onstreet parking is allowed on esty, court, and meadow streets. If you would like to make a monetary donation in memory of, or in honor of an individual, or a general donation towards library programming, please send a check to friends of the library, co treasurer, 99 clinton st. These items are processed by the friends of the library for sale at the whitney book corner or at the library book sales.
Profits from these sales help support collection development, library programming and staff development. We are able to accomplish many of our goals by the distribution of funds. May pick up and deliver books and other library materials to reading centers. Due to the covid19 virus, the friends book sale building is closed and we are not accepting book donations until further notice. With your library card number you can access the tumblebook library to explore animated books for children. The groups use donated books to stock library shelves or resell the books at fundraising events. Books, audio books, cds, dvds, records, puzzles, and games are items found at the book sales. Our friends of the library group holds an annual book sale. We support the tompkins county public library and the finger lakes library system with funds raised during our. The spring 2020 memberonly presale was held on tuesday, april 28, from 6. The friends of the tompkins county public library book sale very much appreciate the enthusiastic help of students from ithaca college on their annual mlk day of service, saturday, january 25.
The friends of the library resell books and media to the public in their book sales, with proceeds going to support the librarys programs. Used booksale donations cuyahoga county public library. The port hood library became a branch of eastern counties regional library in 20. Saugerties public library donating ebooks to the library. January 21st, 2020 the lost roses, by martha hall kelly. Books on local history, architecture, builders catalogs, urban design, preservation howto, and more. Friends of the tompkins county public library spring book. Lionel pincus and princess firyal map division, the new york public library. Friends of tompkins county public library book sale donations. Donate to their cause, or help them through volunteering. Donate your books today to help contribute to our library. The number of items available for each sale usually exceeds 250,000. Friends of the tompkins county public library spring book sale starts on saturday, may 2 from 8.
The friends of the tompkins county public library, founded in 1946, is a notforprofit membership organization for people interested in books and libraries. Free museum passes as part of new tompkins county library program. The library welcomes your gift of new or gently used books, recorded books, dvds and other materials. Tompkins county public library is a public library. Longrunning friends of the library book sale benefits. We accept most items for sale in our friends of the library book. There is no additional charge to you while you help support the library. May 04, 2019 our special partners in this are tompkins county public library tcpl and the finger lakes library system flls.
Founded in 1939, the putnam county library system consists of the main library in cookeville, with branches in baxter, algood and monterey, tn. Be sure to give the total number of books you are donating in each category. Book sale donations the friends of the library accepts donations of books, dvds, cds, and audiobooks. We are not able to accept used book donations while branches are closed. The friends of the library book sale has been taking place since october 1947, with the latest fall sale taking place oct. After meeting book sale expenses, we give money to the tompkins county public library and finger lakes library system. Port hood library eastern counties regional library. Friends of tompkins county public library book sale. However we do have people at the book sale site who can help you unload your car once you arrive.
Directory of book donation programs university at albany. Tompkins county public library foundation friendsbooksale. Whether its a story time for your toddler, the latest best seller, a dvd for family movie night, reference materials for student projects, or a downloadable e. You dont need to make a longterm commitment to make a lasting impact. The funds we raise by selling donated books and other materials support various programs at the napa county library. We also give money to notforprofit organizations in tompkins county for readingrelated materials, give educational grants to residents of tompkins county pursuing library degrees, and contribute to staff development and continuing education of library personnel. Nov 23, 2016 the library access program will be made available to all 33 libraries in the finger lakes library system, as well as four tompkins county college and university libraries. Any proceeds the book cellar earns from the sale of donated materials is funneled back into the friends of the san antonio public library. Donations friends of tompkins county public library book sale. We gladly accept your taxdeductible donation of the following types of materials to our library of the built environment.
Tompkins county library closing for renovations in february. The library serves a population of 101,564 residents. Friends of the tompkins county public library book sale 509 esty st, ithaca, new york 14850 rated 4. What you will need to receive a library card putnam county. See the friends of the library page for more information. Small numbers of books and other donations may be put through the selfservice drop slot at any time, except when the sale is actually in progress. Limited parking is available in the small lot across from the book sale building. Please check our website for updates about the reopening.
Our location friends of tompkins county public library book. These members will be eligible to attend the memberonly presales in spring and fall of the same year. Most libraries have a friends of the library society. The garfield county public library district accepts books, cds and dvds in good condition. When your books, magazines, dvds, and cds are donated to the library they are put to good use. The students helped us with a variety of jobs as we receive, organize, and sort donations to prepare for our spring sale in may. Memberonly presale friends of the tompkins public library. Each dollar you donate will go towards keeping our vast collections, educational programs, and community services free for all new yorkers.
Please call the library director at 9785689644 if you are interested in making a donation. It features a 6 by 6 model of the library postrenovation. Home book donation programs libguides at american library. The library also will hold book discussion groups, which are free and open to the public. Typically, library societies accept likenew and gently used book donations. Dieckmann, 2 books carol kammen, 2 books bell, barbara, 1 book frances bertha haight noxon, 1 book john h. May assist in routine downloading of ebooks to devices. Book donations due to the temporary library closure, the library can not accept any book donations at this time. If you have historically significant manuscripts, photographs, books, archival materials or other items that you believe would enhance the librarys research and special collections, please contact one of the librarys curators or, for general inquiries, please contact gifts. Many libraries, or the friends of the library group. Book sale proceeds support the librarys collections, programs and. Since their founding in 1946, the friends have played an integral role in generating awareness for the resources and programs that tcpl provides.