Vplf vancouver public library foundation v ancouver p ublic l ibrary. Our charitable registration number is 86888 6490 rr0001. Your book donations can also help stock the libraries in prisons and juvenile detention facilities. We accept only items in excellent condition no loose bindings, marked pages or water damage and of current interest. The library is unable to take donations of books and other materials at this time. Textbooks for change provides affordable and accessible educational material to students both locally and across the globe. The library and the friends of the library appreciate donations of materials. Friends of vancouver community library home facebook. The library reserves the right to decide what we do with the gifts we receive. One of our main fundraising efforts is our semiannual book sale. Yearround sale of gently used books newer, gently used fiction and nonfiction books are sold yearround at book mark, the library store in the central library, 350 w. Your donations are welcome at all of our branches during regular business hours.
All gifts become the property of the north vancouver district public library, and donations may be added to the collection at the library s discretion. Gains on listed shares donated to a charitable organization will no longer be taxable. You can buy or donate items and materials like books, cds, dvds and even vinyl records. Accepted donations may be sold in a library s book sale, with proceeds going to support the library. All gifts become the property of the north vancouver district public library, and donations may be added to the collection at the librarys discretion. Read, watch, listen vancouver island regional library. You can bring your materials to any vpl branch during regular hours or you if you have multiple boxes 10 max, you can drop them off to the central library s. The vancouver public library foundation is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for vancouver public library and its programs and services. If you dont have the interest to sell your books, many organizations will accept them. Please click here for a map of our most current locations. Thank you for supporting the west vancouver memorial library. Library group sees sharp drop in book donations vancouver.
Smaller donations may be left at book mark, the library store during regular store hours. All fort vancouver regional libraries locations and book returns are closed. If youre interested in contributing materials to the library, please identify and contact the appropriate subject librarian. Donations can also be dropped off at north york central library at the shipping and receiving department. We believe that postsecondary students should be able to learn from highquality material, regardless of their geographic or. Since we opened our doors in 1996, we have depended upon the generosity of donors to add classic works to the wsu vancouver library collection. The vancouver public library will take books that are in good condition and of current interest. You can also donate books and other materials such as dvds, cds, and cdroms directly to the library. Donate books friends of the richmond public library. What to do with your used books vancouver and lower mainland. Give the gift of literacy when you donate your used books to charity. In 2006, the federal government changed the income tax act to make it even more attractive for donors to contribute shares of listed marketable securities to charities such as the west vancouver memorial library foundation. The library is happy to consider donations of books, media, and other materials that fulfill the needs of the uw tacoma curriculum.
Gifts may take the form of cash donations, bequests, naming the library as beneficiary of a life insurance policy, or gifts of real property. Friends of the public library accepts gently used books for fundraising book sales. Sep 28, 2011 a volunteer with friends of the vancouver public library suspects the blue book bins scattered across the city are at least in part to blame for increasingly fewer donations to the nonprofit. Proceeds from book sales supports library programs and services. Donations are only accepted during branch open hours. Get involved with discover books discover books would love to put your books in motion. All gifts become the property of the vancouver public library. To protect our volunteers and the community we are not currently accepting any used books and we have closed bookmark.
They have collection bins all around vancouver, and even will arrange to pick them up from your place. Book donation programs american library association. The library welcomes inquiries from prospective donors wishing to donate materials to our special collections and rare books division. Donations are accepted at central library year round. Donated books are sold in most branches and at book ends bookstores, located at the toronto reference library and north york central library. 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. Fvrl foundation is unable to accept any book donations at this time due to the covid19 pandemicplease do not leave them at the door as disposing of them will put us at risk. Support the fvrl foundation and friends fort vancouver.
Donated materials may be added to the collection, sold in the book sale, or recycled at the library s sole discretion. Regional libraries appreciate your donations of money, time, and used books. You can give to the library in several different ways, including giving a gift, giving to our endowment fund, or leaving a gift in your will. Bring book donations to the monthly red tent events at the yurt in courtenay, or email lori to arrange a dropoff in comox. Drive down the ramp and place donations on the left hand loading dock. To be eligible for a tax receipt, new book donations are first evaluated by collections services staff and must have the original sales receipt. Virls charitable registration number is 10816 7248 rr 0001. Tax deductible donations can be made to the following organizations. Does fvrl accept donations of books, dvds, cds, and other library materials. Use the form below to find the collection box nearest you, or click here to learn about our curbside pickup option for donations of five or more boxes of books you can also call your local library to confirm if they are receiving donations. If you have many books to donate, please come during normal booknook hours so we can help you unload your car. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Book donations since we opened our doors in 1996, we have depended upon the generosity of donors to add classic works to the wsu vancouver library collection. Bookends store donations can be dropped off at toronto reference library in the drop box located at front of the book store during branch hours.
Home book donation programs libguides at american library. Donate books to charity free nationwide book donation pick up. For more information on making a donation or planned gift to the library, contact the vpl foundation today. Tax receipts are not provided for donated materials. Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome nonprofit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids, supporting families, building schools and filling libraries. Fort vancouver regional libraries appreciate your donations of money, time, and used books. We continue to accept academic book donations, but we do so. All funds from our sales of donated books are used to help support library programs and purchase items for the library. Gifts of library materials have significantly enhanced our collections. From now until march 8, donate your books and more. Nonprofit organizations, such as the friends of the library or library foundations. Local vancouver or british columbian publications not owned by the library.
New items or items in excellent condition may be considered for inclusion in the library collection. Used books friends of the vancouver public library. In fact, a percentage of the net sale price of every book goes to these great causes. News and events fort vancouver regional library foundation. Monday to saturday, 9 am 4 pm saturday, please call 4163955810 to make arrangements. I bring some books to the book sale of the local library they have their own used book shop, and i clip off our address label and donate kids magazines highlights, ranger rick, etc. For more information about the library s response to covid19, see our message from our executive director. How to contribute fort vancouver regional library foundation.
Its easy to give to your library, and each library has various ways to provide support. While the library may not accept every donation offer, special. Donating materials north vancouver district public library. With the spread of covid19, remember that your health and the health of those in your community is whats most important. If you dont live near a drop box and would still like to d. Donated materials may be added to the collection, sold in the book sale, or recycled at the librarys sole discretion. This guide provides information on some of the groups and organizations that do handle book donations including donations of used books. Please contact your local library to ask about what they may accept. Books donated to the fovcl are sold in the booknook bookstore, as well as online, and special book sales. Vancouver public library will take your books, magazines, dvds and cds that are in good condition and are fairly current ie. Donated items are subject to the same selection and withdrawal criteria applied to purchased items. For more information on current changes to our services. Donated books are offered for sale either in our small book store, at one of our large book sales, or online, and the funds generated from the sale of these books are used to help support fort vancouver regional library programs and services.
Used book donations can also go to a school library or your local city or county library. Consider donating to one of the following organizations after you purge your dvd and video game collection. The remainder is received from gifts, endowments and trusts, nearly all of which are set up for a very specific purpose. All donated material is considered according to the same selection criteria applied to purchased materials. Yearround sale of gently used books newer, gently used fiction and nonfiction books are sold yearround at bookmark, the library store in the central library, 350 w. So many of us have books piling up in corners, lining up along the floor, stacked in piles on desks, overflowing from our bookshelves.
All programs are cancelled and late fees are currently suspended, due dates and renewals are extended, and there is no charge for nonpickup of holds. Donations books donated to the fovcl are sold in the booknook bookstore, as well as online, and special book sales. Jan 24, 2019 please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials. Burnaby public library is a registered charity and donors receive a charitable tax receipt for all donations. Please nominate yourself or another registered steward by filling out this form by april 20. Items should be in good condition and of current interest. Donating to the library north vancouver district public library. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. The library does not accept donations of used books or media.
A majority of the donations we receive are passed on to the friends of the library for their book sales, or kept for our in house book sales with proceeds going to the library. Contact the friends of vpl for more information on how to get involved. You can also help individuals in difficult circumstances such as deployed soldiers or hospitalized children to pass the time more pleasantly. If you would like to donate books to the foundation, you can bring them directly to our office at 1007 e. Donation form print this form and mail or drop off your donation. Your donations of gently used books and other media will increase the amount of the gift that we make to the. Other items may be sold in the friends of the library s booksale. The friends of vancouver public library is a nonprofit volunteer organization to support vancouver public library. Burnaby public library accepts donations of books and. One charity that takes any type of book, including textbooks, is reading tree. Out of an abundance of caution, some little free library volunteer stewards are choosing to temporarily close their libraries. If you have unique materials of local interest that are not in the black studies center or washingtoniana special collections, and you would like to speak with a librarian about donating such items to the library, please contact collections services at 2027271117. All gifts become the property of the north vancouver district public library, and donations.
The friends is a support group for the vancouver community library. Library group sees sharp drop in book donations vancouver courier. Search our library catalogue our library services borrow and renew books, get a library card, request copies, fees and staff assistance im a lawyer in bc, where do i start. Generally over 96% of the collections budget is derived from the general operating budget. The friends hold book sales with the proceeds going to purchase needed items for the library. Books and magazines not added to our collection are sold in our book sales. The library does not guarantee the permanence of a gift in the collection or at a specific branch. Get involved discover books book donation programs. Focvl booknook friends of vancouver community library. Fvrl may accept book donations, depending on space and capacity at our libraries.
Vplf vancouver public library foundation v ancouver p ublic l ibrary foundation. For many families, buying childrens books just isnt possible. Please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials. The friends of vancouver community library fovcl is committed to supporting the library with various book sales. Most donations go to the friends of the library for inclusion in the book sales, the proceeds of which support library collections, programs, and services. Your donations of gently used books and other media will increase the amount of the gift that we make to the richmond public library each spring, and your gift is taxdeductible. Book donations district of columbia public library. Bol awards for outstanding achievement recognizing five exceptional little free library stewards for their dedication to little free librarys mission.
Book donations fort vancouver regional library foundation. Drop off large quantity donations on weekdays 104 at the central library s shipping dock at the north end of 700 block hamilton. Accepted donations may be sold in a librarys book sale, with proceeds going to support the library. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. Friends of the vancouver public library gratefully accept your gently used books for our fundraising book sales. Vancouver public library vpl is the public library system for the city of vancouver, british columbia. A volunteer with friends of the vancouver public library suspects the blue book bins scattered across the city are at least in part to blame for increasingly fewer donations to the nonprofit. Karen cannon, a volunteer for the friends of the vancouver public library, says book donations have decreased as charity book bins have. Library donations can be dropped off at any library branch during branch hours.
Feel free to drop off books at the booknook donation slot during library hours. What to do with your used books out of chaos professional. Mill plain blvd, vancouver where vancouver community library used to be. To help limit the spread of covid19 virus, the vancouver public library has closed all locations effective march 16th until further notice. Textbooks for change donate used textbooks to create an. Some charities have developed literacy programs worldwide and will send your used book donations to help the less fortunate in every corner of globe. Your generous gift will be managed through the west vancouver memorial library foundation. Find out how to contribute to the foundationor donate now. Books and other materials please check your library s donation guidelines before toting items to. Donate to the foundation west vancouver memorial library. Material that is not needed for the collection may be sold for the benefit of the library.
The vancouver public library foundation was set up in 1997 to raise funds to enhance vancouver public library programs and services. Your donation to vancouver island regional library can make the difference between a good and a great public library system. The library and the friends of the library appreciate. Burnaby public library accepts donations of books and other library materials. While the librarians have continuously purchased important new works for our faculty and students, donors supplement those selections with hard to find, out of print books. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. Nvcl book donation policy north vancouver city library. The library welcomes donations of books and other library materials. Donate dvds and video games to charity and help raise money for a cause you care about.
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