Give in person, securely online and to our endowment managed by the community foundation of tompkins county. All items collected are sold online through better world books. Neither the donations nor the shoppers seem to be affected by the growing popularity of ereaders. We proudly offer free and equal access to information, education, and enriching experiences for community members at.
When you choose to make a donation to lcl you share a gift with your entire community and enhance the lives of those around you. Although the friends accept book donations for most of the year, there is currently a. If you live in ithaca, one of the questions you will inevitably be asked is did you get to the book sale. Tompkins county public library foundation friendsbooksale. Support the library with books for the friends of the library book sales. Is it a donation to a local history organization or some other organization that manages archives.
Cornell free library, seneca and tioga streets, 1864 to 1960. Support from the friends of the tompkins county public library is funded by the friends of the tompkins county public library booksale. Throughout the year, the kings county library accepts donations of books, cds, dvds at every branch library location. Its easy to give to your library, and each library has various ways to provide support. Now, nearly 70 years later, it and the tompkins county library foundation cover the librarys entire acquisition. The tompkins county public library foundation serves as the fundraising arm for the public library.
Perhaps it was not a choice for the librarys collection due to cost andor limited demand. May assist in routine downloading of ebooks to devices. Used books, for example, may be added to the collection or may be included in friends of the library fundraising book sales. However, it is the responsibility of the donor to provide evidence of the tax value of their donation. Are you ready for the friends of the library book sale. Friends of the tompkins county public library book sale 509 esty st, ithaca, new york 14850 rated 4. The bright red bookshelf program recirculates gently used childrens books back into the. The friends of the tompkins county public library fosters a partnership between the organization and the tompkins county public library, other public libraries and library systems serving the county, and the community in order to advocate for and support quality library. Well start taking donations again on saturday, nov 11. Password default unless changed by user is the last 4 digits of your registered phone number. Books, audio books, cds, dvds, records, puzzles, and games are donated by the community and will be found at our sales. The friends of the tompkins county public library, founded in 1946, is a notforprofit membership organization for people interested in books and libraries. Ithacatompkins county public library closed dont have a library card.
Effective 316 the library will be closed due to our responsibility to the community in limiting the spread of the coronavirus in conjunction with tompkins county school closings. Gifts of materials are sometimes added to the librarys collection in accordance with its materials selection policy. The new york state library is a unit within the university of the state of new york new york state education department. Ever worried about returning a book late and having to pay fine for it. A receipt for tax purposes is available upon request. Home community announcements tompkins county library closing for renovations in february. Due dates of checked out library items will be extended until libraries reopen. Make a tax deductable donation to friends of the library of tampahillsborough county, a 501c3 organization. Donated books are sold in most branches and at book ends bookstores, located at the toronto reference library and north york central library. Donations friends of tompkins county public library book sale. Inkind gifts free library free library of philadelphia. That wont be the case anymore at tompkins county public library, which eliminated its.
Or, the item may be a high demand selection owned by the library for which there is a long waiting list. If replicating the bright red bookshelf, please acknowledge frp in any written information or publicity. Condition, processing requirements and space availability all contribute to decisions about the disposition of these donations. The friends of the tompkins county public libra ry, founded in 1946, is a notforprofit membership organization for people interested in books and libraries. Your local public library may have ebooks available through apps such as libby. The tompkins county office for the aging is once again sponsoring powerful tools for caregivers, a sixweek educational program designed to provide the tools needed to balance selfcare with caring for a parent, spouse or other loved one with a chronic illness. Books may be dropped off in an outside donation box at the north end of the building on the patio. In spring 2020, it will be on wednesday, may 20, 1. They should not be deposited in book drops or left outside the building. Montgomery county public libraries book donations and sales. Henry ward beecher donate dollars help keep our libraries a strong and vibrant part of life in west florida. The friends of the tompkins county public library are just that friends, contributors, supporters of all that we do here at tcpl.
All contributions to the denver public library friends foundation are taxdeductible to the extent allowed by the law. Tompkins trust company cayuga medical center wegmans tompkins county public library finger lakes library system. Memberships and other gifts are taxdeductible as allowed by law. The tompkins county public library has an excellent collection. Book sale donations the friends of the library accepts donations of books, dvds, cds, and audiobooks. Memorial or tribute gift money in honor of someone else make a contribution in honor of or in memory of a loved one using the denver public library friends foundation donation page or call 7208652049. Notforprofit day friends of tompkins county public. The friends of the tompkins county public library fosters a partnership between the organization and the tompkins county public library, other public libraries and library systems serving the county, and the community in order to advocate for and support quality library services for all.
Gift of family reading kids book fest love those letters read to me banners. Please see our donations page for more information about acceptable donation items and tax receipts. We proudly offer free and equal access to information, education, and enriching experiences for community members at every age and every stage of life. Profits from these sales help support collection development, library programming and staff development. Book donation programs american library association. Funds raised by the friends help the library purchase new books and support library programming. Consider a donation to the gaston county librarys give a book. Home support your library donate books to the library. Friends of the tompkins county public library book sale, 509. Donations of materials washington county library system. We will verify the number of items but will not place a. Friends of the tompkins county public library book sale. It is intended to benefit educational and nonprofit organizations working within tompkins county or with significant numbers of tompkins county residents, the clergy and homeschoolers.
Other titles will be sold at branch book sales, with the proceeds benefiting the 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. All donations to lcl are tax deductible and are used to support the library in a variety of ways. Our purpose is to stimulate public interest in the library, purchase library materials, and support other cultural and educational programs in tompkins county. Tompkins county library closing for renovations in. 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. Tompkins county library closing for renovations in february. The lcl established an endowment fund managed by the community foundation of tompkins county in 2011. Ithacatompkins county public library finger lakes library system. Donors who wish to help build the collections are encouraged to consult with library staff about titles that are needed and desired. If you are making a large donation, please call ahead to your library. That wont be the case anymore at tompkins county public library, which eliminated its fine on late items starting jan.
Join the suns opinion section columns editorials letters from. Part of the campaign for a 21st century library is the lego library, which was led by peter and andrew mccracken. Since their founding in 1946, the friends have played an integral role in generating awareness for the resources and programs that tcpl provides. View tompkins county book donation sites and bookshelf sites. Youll need to apply for a card through the simplye app. The friends book sale building is closed and we are not accepting book donations until further notice. Tompkins county public library foundation lego donation form. The library has one branch which is located in ithaca, new york. Donating books and materials to the library is a great way to pass along your used reading or electronic media items so others may enjoy them. You can donate your time by volunteering at the library. Donations friends of tompkins county public library book.
Bring donations into the library building to the checkout desk. The bright red bookshelf was created by the family reading partnership in ithaca, ny in 1997. Donate a library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life. The friends of the sisters library book corner is now closed and the friends are not taking donations at this time. You may include an additional donation with your membership, on top of your membership dues. With the rapidly evolving covid19 situation in tompkins county, we have taken this step to help protect the health of our volunteers and the community. Capital program amended to add library renovation project. Friends of the tompkins county public library nonprofit. The tompkins county public library is a community anchor building literacy, cultural awareness, community connections, and personal growth. Anywhere subject title author series fiction nonfiction. We are a bookstoprisoners program dedicated to providing free books to those who are incarcerated all over the united. The number of items available for each sale exceeds 250,000. Membership payment and donation friends of the tompkins. How and what to donate to the library denver public.
Proceeds benefit the tompkins county public library tcpl, the finger lakes library system flls and organizations working for literacy in tompkins county. Visit our service closures due to covid19 page for library news and updates. The library does not accept textbooks, outdated encyclopedias, readers digest condensed books, or magazines. Items that meet the criteria for addition to our collection will be added through the collection development dept those that do not may be donated to the friends of the library for future sale to the public at one. You can still access many online resources at we will continue to work with the county to complete the 2020 us census. Attend a book sale to get a great deal, and support the library. Tompkins county public library eliminates late fines the. Volunteers play a significant role at the san bernardino county library system by providing valuable assistance to. Gifts of materials are sometimes added to the library s collection in accordance with its materials selection policy.
Books and other materials please check your librarys donation guidelines before toting items to the library contact your library below to learn more. It features a 6 by 6 model of the library postrenovation. The library does not assign monetary value to your donation. The friends of the tompkins county public library, founded in 1946, is a notforprofit membership organization for people interested in. The library welcomes donations of books, other materials and historical documents. Please enter your username or patron barcode numberinclude the d, no spaces, 11 characters. Experience the joy of reading, the power of information and the strength of community connections at the tompkins county public library. May pick up and deliver books and other library materials to reading centers. To get a receipt for tax purposes, please tell a library staff member, at the time of the donation, how many and what types of items you have donated. Nonprofit organizations, such as the friends of the library or library foundations. If you have questions, or want to learn more about donating books to york county libraries, please contact mary beth long at 717 8496945, or via email at email protected. The friends of the tompkins county public library is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization.
Finger lakes library system new york state library. Your local library can provide acceptable donation guidelines. Ithacas booming book sale life in the finger lakes. Friends of the tompkins county public library hosts online fundraising and volunteer opportunities on givegab. If youre a new york state resident, you can check out ebooks from the new york public library. Most public libraries in the united states accept gift books with the proviso that the library is free to decide whether to keep the book in the librarys collection, put it in a book sale to. Friends of the tompkins county public library nonprofit giving. On behalf of siletz valley friends of the library, i would like to thank the siletz tribal charitable contribution fund for your generous gift. We believe that each book a child owns is an appetizer to library use. Do a browse search by title, typing just the first few letters of the title. Books and other materials please check your librarys donation guidelines before toting items to the library. If you wish, you can receive a donated book list to complete that staff will attach to the gift information form, for tax documentation purposes. Every baby born at our local hospital, cayuga medical center, receives a new sturdy board book at birth and information about reading to babies tucked into a red canvas book bag. About us friends of tompkins county public library book sale.
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