Library Materials Donations

Donations Always Welcome

  • Book donations are always welcome at the library; please inquire at the circulation desk.
  • The library gratefully welcomes your no-longer-needed quality books, DVDs, and CDs. Jigsaw puzzles and sheet music are also accepted.
  • Unfortunately the library CANNOT accept textbooks, encyclopedias, magazines, outdated computer or travel books, VHS tapes, or moldy oldies.
  • Proceeds support McBride Library Services.
  • Tax deduction receipts are available upon request.
  • Donation Receipt

Library Materials Donation Policy

  • The library appreciates the generosity of the donors of books and other materials.
  • The library reserves the right to make disposition of all materials received. The staff will use its best professional judgment, taking into consideration the same standards which apply to purchased materials.
  • If donated material is added to the library collection, the library reserves the right to classify and arrange the materials in whatever fashion is most in keeping with the library’s needs. The donor may not restrict access to, use of, or placement of donated materials.
  • Donated material, once added to the collection, will be subject to regular retention procedures.
  • The library does not provide an appraisal service, suggest value, recommend professional appraisers, nor provide lists of donated materials.