Please visit services during closure for updated information while the library is closed to the public the library accepts materials in good condition and prefers current titles by popular authors. Friends of the arlington public library book sales. While the library may not accept every donation offer. The friends of the arlington public library is a nonprofit 501c3 organization dedicated to supporting the arlington public library system. More ways to sell, donate, dump or recycle household items. The library system includes nine locations that serve 214,373 people. Friends of the arlington public library book sales books and magazines and other materials donated at the library are sorted by the book donation team and prepared for sale. The following branches all take book donations during library hours. As we reach the midpoint in our school year, we want to. Friends of the library donations fairfax county public. The friends of the arlington library is a notforprofit, volunteer organization providing essential support to your local library by enhancing library services and facilities to promote literacy, education, cultural and intellectual interaction within the community in partnership with the snoisle.
If that doesnt work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see whats preventing the page from loading. Burdett, and the cherrydale library opened with support from the. Used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. Aurora hills branch, arlington public library october 30 at 11. Friends activities vary depending on the needs of the. Friends of the arlington public library arlington, virginia.
Connie morella library advisory committee lac 7400 arlington road. Wonder book in frederick, hagerstown and gaithersburg accepts book donations. Dallas public library 1515 young street dallas, tx 75201 214. While the library may not accept every donation offer, special. Home book donation programs libguides at american library. The arlington public library is a public library system located in arlington county, virginia. Powered by aspen discovery supported by bywater solutions v. Depending on a few factors such as condition and popularity, we may add your materials to our collection for. Where to donate books and materials the following branches all take book donations during library hours.
Mid continent public library allows you to look up the next book in a series or sequel. Complete your prereading and donation questions online with rapidpass. Books and other materials please check your librarys donation guidelines before toting items to the library. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact. The friends of the arlington public library foal is a volunteer organization established to support our public library system in arlington, virginia. To commemorate the 2020 centennial of the renaming of arlington county, va. Get a free library card if you live, work, or attend school in arlington or if you live in one of the participating reciprocal jurisdictions. Discover blood facts and statistics, and what happens to donated blood. Arlington public schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, andor disability. Library branches of the fairfax county public library are aided by their friends group.
A midyear message from the school board and interim superintendent. Holds on physical items have been disabled in the catalog and library app until further notice. Donations are accepted at central library year round. Borrow lean on me to join the united states book club, together we read, running february 19 march 4.
Instead of throwing out your old books or recycling them, donate them so they can be read and enjoyed again. Robbins library the friends of the robbins library maintain an ongoing book sale. Each branch may have different guidelines for what they are able to accept, so please contact the friends group of your local branch for more details you may request a receipt of. Friends of the arlington public library accepts book donations for two annual sales to benefit the librarys.
Learn more about the eligibility requirements for donating blood. Our mission is to enable a strong, vibrant, engaged community using our libraries as a place to read, learn, work, create, congregate, and share ideas. Originally, there were two nonprofit support organizations the friends of the arlington public library established in 1986 and the arlington public library foundation established in 1993. Project daps is culled from the holdings of the arlington public librarys community archives in the center for local history. The enormous volume and choice of books you can find both online and on the high street these days is both fantastic and daunting. Hoopla borrow digital movies, music, ebooks and more via app or website with your library card video streaming service featuring over 30,000 movies, documentaries, foreign films, early cinema. A webbased video service which provides courses for learning the latest commercial. The arlington public library and the friends and foundation of the arlington public library gratefully accept donations of books and audiovisual materials in good condition. Includes free workshops, author talks and a job fair.
Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Friends of the library friends of the library fairfax county. The mission of the ohio county public library is to provide free and equal access to resources that assist our community in the pursuit of knowledge, information, education, research, and recreation which promotes an enlightened citizenry, encourages lifelong learning, and enriches the quality of life. In addition, many branches always have a few shelves of donated used books for sale. Books and magazines and other materials donated at the library are sorted by the book donation team and prepared for sale. We accept donations yearround to help stock our biannual fourday book sales. Depending on a few factors such as condition and popularity, we may add your materials to our collection for check out. App users can search the catalog, manage their accounts, book meeting rooms and access library information and operating hours. Books, dirty books, old book, childrens book, bks, textbooks. The friends of the arlington public library sponsor semiannual book sales in the parking garage at central library. Visit the friends of the library guide for more information. Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in general. Please visit services during closure for updated information while the library is closed to the public with the exception of art prints, fairfax county public library materials may be returned to any branch or deposited in the book drop at any library branch for more information, please visit the my library account guide in the librarys research center.
All library branches, including driveup service, and the library express west are currently closed to the public in keeping with safety orders from city and county government and health officials. Book donation programs libguides at american library. The book rack located in arlington center next to the regent theatre. These weekend sales usually take place in april and october. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. Please keep library items at home until we can resume library operations. The closest metro stops are ballston and virginia square on the orange line members only night is always the thursday night of the book sale and sundays are always half price days. Montgomery county public libraries book donations and sales. Friends and foundation of the arlington public library. The team behind yournextread love to read but do not always have lots of time to search for their next book. The most empowering story line of a family tied together by the power of unconditional love. All library locations are closed until further notice. The friends hold two mammoth book sales annually in spring and fall in the parking garage of the central library.
The arlington public library provides free access to. Please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials. Walk into the library, find a surprise copy of a popular new book on your hold list, and check it out right away. Funds are raised for special library purposes and programs through semiannual book sales and book and author luncheons. Aerial photo of clarendon circle, facing west, soon after 1920. Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help. Book sales at our libraries are sponsored by friends of the library chapters at individual libraries, and proceeds support the libraries and our programming. Help enrich your community by becoming a friend of the fairfax county public library.
Proceeds from these sales support library programming. It began as a library in the glencarlyn community in the late 1800s. Responsibilities would include sorting materials, attaching labels to books. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. Connie morella library montgomery county, maryland. The mission of the crystal city public library is to provide all citizens of the community, from preschool through adulthood, access to a balanced collection in print and in electronic formats which will enhance their educational, cultural and recreational needs. The arlington libraries foundation, the friends of the robbins library and friends of the fox organizations play a major role in promoting and supporting library services in our community. Donations are accepted at the reference desk on the first floor. Arlington library home page arlington library home page. Book sales friends of the arlington public library. The library gratefully accepts donations from individuals and organizations, and there are a variety of ways to help. Oct 29, 20 the library brings in thousands of dollars in fines each week, golkin said, but if residents dont have a library book or movie overdue, they can still bring food donations to the library for afac. Donating blood makes a big difference in the lives of others.
The friends of the arlington library is a notforprofit, volunteer organization providing essential support to your local library by enhancing library services and facilities to promote literacy, education, cultural and intellectual interaction within the community in partnership with the snoisle libraries. These individual groups support, assist and promote library activities for the local community. Schools and families buy books for fun and education. The library does not accept donations of used books or media. You may request a receipt of donations gift receipt for tax purposes.
Great service tax deduction receipts pickups within 24 hours in. Depending on a few factors such as condition and popularity, we may add your materials to our collection for check. Learn more about how you can host a blood drive in your area. Donations of books and other information materials to hong kong public libraries hkpl from individuals and organizations are welcome.
Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. Jan 24, 2019 a 501 c 3 public charity dedicated to bringing books, free of charge, to underresourced school libraries and public libraries across the united states. The ffapl collects all other donations to sell in the sun club sustainability shop at the downtown library and in twiceyearly book sales. Yes, please read about giving opportunities sponsored by the friends of the library. We hold two large used book sales a year in the parking lot underneath central library at 1015 n. Donate blood find a local blood drive american red cross.
Feb 04, 2020 library branches of the fairfax county public library are aided by their friends group. Donations are sold by the friends of the library at book sales throughout the year, providing funds to benefit the library. Books are also accepted in your blue recycling cart but we encourage you to find reuse options first. Arlington public library is seeking teen volunteers to work on mondays, 3. Its easy to give to your library, and each library has various ways to provide support. The crystal city public library has been providing the community with library service since 1916. Images of arlington county 1920 arlington historical society. During the month of september, the arlington public library, the arlington employment center and the alexandriaarlington regional workforce council are hosting an employment and financial literacy series focused on experienced workers, culminating.
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. The arlington public library provides free access to information, creates connections among people. New app puts arlington public library at your fingertips. Arlington county s newest free app puts the public library within reach of iphone and android users wherever they may be. Learn more about donating to the library foundation of washington county, which supports the washington county cooperative library services and the washington county oregon law library. During the month of september, the arlington public library, the arlington employment center and the alexandriaarlington regional workforce council are hosting an employment and financial literacy series focused on. 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. Every friends group makes valuable contributions to the entire library, as well as their own branch. Arlington public library began in the late 1800s with a book collection stored for the glencarlyn community at carlin hall that was run by the young peoples library association. Please limit your contributions to one bagbox per visit. Bring items to any arlington public library location to donate. Donate used books to friends of the arlington public library biannual book sale or other charitable organizations. Top places to donate used books home storage solutions 101.
Receipts for your donations are available at each branch. Book donations district of columbia public library. Donating books to the library springfieldgreene county. Borrow lean on me by national bestselling author, pat simmons, to join the u. May i make a contribution to commemorate a loved one who always enjoyed the library. Databases search numerous external databases and websites on a wide variety of subjects. They also can browse featured events, news and popular booklists. The friends of the arlington public library are unable to accept donations at any library location until further notice.
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