We have closed to all patrons and staff for the safety of all in the community. Donate to help the new york public library provide free books, classes, and more to all. Decisions on whether and how donated items will be added to the library s book donations madison public library. The rye free reading room no longer hosts an annual book sale or an indoor book sale. Frequently asked questions new rochelle public library. The rye brook sustainability committees local guide appliances large habitat for humanity restore 659 main street new rochelle, ny. Book dropoff bin in front of harrison public library. You can donate gently used books to albany public library through better world books at two branches. The groups use donated books to stock library shelves or resell the books at fundraising events. Typically, library societies accept like new and gently used book donations. There is, unfortunately, no room or sort or store donated books. But, in the heart of literary manhattan, a library thats been around for more than a century, the st. These items and others were donated to the library by eddie foy iii. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service.
Upcoming events about us event gallery donate now create your library legacy annual report. Madison public library accepts gifts of new or gentlyused books, magazines, dvds, and music or books on compact disc. It is a measure of new rochelle s success that when the library foundation, a local fundraising group, sought the public s help to win additional city aid for the library, 3,000 people signed. Merge onto i87 n via the ramp on the left toward albany.
Upcoming events about us event gallery donate now create your library. Most libraries have a friends of the library society. Were here to support, serve and enrich children from birth to 5th grade, and meet their reading and literary needs. Check out the friends of the eastchester public library upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. We may be physically closed, but we are always open online. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. Donations of books and other information materials to hong kong public libraries hkpl from individuals and organizations are welcome.
New rochelle public library foundation, new rochelle, ny. Chair dedication personalize a chair plaque in our iconic rose main reading room or newly renovated stavros niarchos foundation library. Friends book sale we raise money by selling donated books and media at new book store which is open on tuesdays, thursdays and saturdays from 10. If so, help ensure nypl remains a vital civic asset for future generations of new yorkers by making a planned gift. The friends of scarsdale public library annual book sale. All donations become the property of riverfront library. New rochelle public library foundation home facebook.
However, they are subject to the same selection process as those acquired through purchase, and acceptance generally depends on their conformity with the established selection criteria and ability to strengthen the library collection. Book dedication print a name and personalized message inside a new york public library circulating book. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. Donating westchester public library westchester public. The friends of the new rochelle public library is beginning our next 40 years by continuing support for quality children and adult programming, as well as assisting the library by contributing to various projects and improving service to the community. These societies hold book sales and other fundraisers to benefit the libraries. Residents may use a drivers license, new york state id, or photo id from a consulate or embassy. Grants to the new rochelle public library see schedule oduring the year ending june 30, 2017, the new rochelle library foundation. However, it is the responsibility of the donor to provide evidence of the tax value of their donation. We cannot accept more than 25 books in any single donation.
We will do our best to respond to your within 24 hours. Mailing address 1 library plaza new rochelle ny usa 10801. Before you toss an item in the trash, please check this list of organizations and businesses that will gladly accept your items for donation or recycling. You dont need to make a longterm commitment to make a lasting impact.
Please dont hesitate to let us know what we can do to achieve these goals together. Donation drop spot near you in new rochelle, ny 10804. The new rochelle public library foundation, a nonprofit organization, raises resources, and provides advocacy, to keep the new rochelle public library vibrant, up to date, and able to serve the diverse needs of the new rochelle community programs. Please call 708 5623573 and ask for a librarian for more information. Vietnam veterans of america picks up donations at homes. Nrpl foundation members believe the new rochelle public library is a centerpiece of our diverse community and plays a critical role in the future of our city and the overall quality of life. This december 31st annual bid family day event draws almost 1,000 parents and children to new roc for a familyfriendly, times square inspired countdown at 12 noon. Donate books to the queens library foundation, which accepts reading materials for use in its community libraries and. A as a general rule, we dont accept anything but gently used dvds and childrens books. Your donation to the friends of the town of pelham public library will help us support a wide range of library programs and vital services, from the biennial communitywide pelham reads. His lifelong dedication to his community included years of devoted service to temple israel of new rochelle and the new rochelle public library.
New rochelle public library westchester library system. New search advanced search browse the catalog basket actions view basket place holds print title details email title details add basket to saved list clear basket 0 records in basket. Saversvalue village is placing convenient donation drop spots in your community to make donating your used goods to a nonprofit easier than ever before. Merge onto ny 100central park ave via exit 5 toward white plains. The main new rochelle public library and the huguenot childrens library are now scheduled to reopen to the public on monday, may 18, 2020. Beginning february 1 and continuing to april 15, 2019, free income tax preparation will be available through aarp tax aide. Q i have some old books and other stuff id like to donate to the library. Riverfront library accepts your book, cd, dvd, and video game donations. Contact new rochelle public library foundation on messenger. Look for the bright green collection boxes in the parking lots of the main library off elk st. Does the library accept donations of books, dvds, etc. Neighbor news the friends of scarsdale public library annual book sale donation drive. Following the governors executive order closing nonessential businesses and 100% workforce reduction, the great neck library will be closed until further notice.
The new rochelle public library foundation is a 501c3 charitable entity. If you need a library card, please fill out our online form. Reducing the amount of waste we produce, and reusing things to their fullest, are our first lines of defense in conserving natural resources for example, take books. A receipt for tax purposes is available upon request. Donations are now being accepted through friday, august 22nd. Donations are accepted at central library year round. Donating reading material in queens, new york, is relatively easy, as many organizations and institutions are in need of new and gently used books. Oddly enough, the new york public library doesnt encourage used book donations at most of its branches. Places in nyc that accept book donations pocketsense.
Agnes library on amsterdam avenue and west 81st street, runs a twiceamonth used book sale in the basement that is a bibliophiles dream. Twenty locations throughout westchester county, including the mamaroneck public library and the new rochelle public library, have been established to make getting help convenient. Located at 77 quaker ridge road, new rochelle, ny, 10804, this location is available to take your used clothing, shoes, housewares and more. William handelman obituary new york, ny new york times. The new rochelle public library is a community resource that seeks to improve the life of every citizen in our city. Habitat for humanity restore, 659 main st, new rochelle. Donors may not specify the use to which donations are put. Space is so tight we pretty much have to discard something old everytime we add something new. It is dedicated to encouraging learning in all stages of life, to protecting intellectual freedom and to providing fair and equal access to information. Donations of used books and other materials westchester public library welcomes your donations of books, audio books. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718.
Our library is no longer just a repository for books. In july, books should be left inside the gray door at the side of the scarsdale library, and in august, in the library lobby, at 54 olmsted road at route 22, scarsdale, ny. Friends book sale exhibit holiday library closing board meeting services. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of donated books helps fund albanys neighborhood libraries. Appointments at where can i donate second hand goods. New rochelle, ny over the summer, residents brought thousands of gently used books to the friends of the new rochelle public library, whose dedicated volunteers have processed the donations and now have them ready to sell all at very affordable prices. A library plate acknowledging your gift is placed in or on each item added to the collection.
We offer various regular and seasonal for different ages, such as baby lap time, toddler story. New rochelle public library events follow us and other local school and community calendars on burbio to get notifications of upcoming events and to sync events right to your personal calendar. If you have any problems accessing any of our resources, please send us an email. Join us for the delightful desserts fundraiser on friday, february 28th, 2020 at 7. Riverfront library does not purchase private collections. Aarp free income tax preparation larchmont public library. New rochelle public library foundation, 1 library plz, new. The new rochelle public library foundation is made up of community volunteers with a shared belief that libraries have the power to change peoples lives. Each dollar you donate will go towards keeping our vast collections, educational programs, and community services free for all new yorkers.