The kids are home, so is our staff, so were bringing the fun to you. You can chose to apply your donation to a specific donor fund. San lorenzo area residents provide additional support to the library through a utility users tax. Apr 16, 2020 to use this platform, the system writes one or more cookies in your browser. If you check out a cloudlibrary ebook through the catalog, you will need to read it in the browser at the cloudlibrary site, or install the cloudlibrary app on your ios or android device. To use this platform, the system writes one or more cookies in your browser. Now is your chance to clear your library fines while helping others by donating food to people in need during alameda free librarys food for fines program. Steps ac library is taking to respond to coronavirus. Donated books are crucial to the success of programs supported by the friends of the alameda free library. The library does not accept books that smell of mold or mildew or are not in serviceable condition. If you would like to contribute to the librarys effort in promoting reading, learning and community, the best method is to address your gift to the friends of the pleasanton library.
Alameda county law library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. At least 350 cartons of books will be available at each sale. Jul 18, 2019 overdue books may now benefit alameda food bank find a library book under the bed. Donated books may be added to our collection or sold in our used book sale. Oakland public library can accept up to two bags of donated books at the main branch. Donate to the friends of the oakland public library fopl today to support special programs and projects that enhance library services to the residents of oakland, piedmont, and emeryville.
In adherence with the state of california and the city of alameda s social distancing efforts we decided to make the difficult decision to close all three alameda free library locations to the public effective monday, march 16, 2020. Friends of the alameda library is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting the city of alameda s libraries through fundraising, volunteerism and advocacy. We accomplish this mission by raising revenue in support of library programs, facilities and services that promote traditional and digital literacy, encourage. Now is your chance to clear your library fines while helping others by donating food to people in need during alameda free library s food for fines program. These cookies are not shared with any third parties. You can also drop it off at the circulation desk in the main library. Make a purchase at amazonsmile support the friends of the alameda free library every time you shop on amazon. Your institution uses these statistics to gauge the use of library content, and the information is not shared with any third parties. Friends and foundation of fremont public library district.
City of albany information on city government, city council meetings and agendas, upcoming events, disaster preparedness and more. A donation receipt for income tax purposes is available at the foundation book. Extended hours, legal databases, books, or public programming. The library board and the library director work with two 501c3 nonprofit organizations that are chartered to support the libraries by developing and implementing donations of all types to provide supplemental funding to the library community. Close space availability events alameda county library. The library is unable to ascribe a fair market value to book donations. The alameda county library foundation aclf is the private fundraising arm of the alameda county public library. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Donations become the property of the alhambra civic center library. The friends appreciate cash donations of any amount.
Book donations law library alameda county, california. Library patrons, we appreciate your patience and flexibility during these rapidly changing times. Alameda free library offers food for fines amnesty. As an organization separate from the library, the foundation seeks private sector support for improvements and enhancements which cannot be funded through local government funding. Alameda county law library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and donations are taxdeductible. The mission of the alameda county library foundation is to provide critical support to public libraries in the alameda county library system resulting in all people in our communities having access to knowledge in all of its forms. Friends of the castro valley library is a nonprofit 501c3 organization serving our community and supporting the castro valley library by providing funds for library services, organizing fund raising and community activities, advocating at the local, state and national level for public support of libraries and developing an active and wellinformed membership.
Albany library events events alameda county library. Where to donate books friends of the alameda free library. You can also support fal by donating books for our twiceyearly used book sales. Library closed to prevent the spreading of covid19, the library will be closed beginning march 16th. The friends and foundation of fremont public library district is the main fundraising body and a 501c3 organization. As a member of this nationwide network of libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit agencies, the grant center, on the 2nd floor of the fremont main library, provides visitors with free public access to grantmaker directories, books on. To contact the library during the closure, please use the online chatemail. Because the library collection is actively used, no guarantee can be made that any gift will become a permanent addition. Go to membership page for membership donation options. These funds are used to support collections and programs at the denver public library. All of the above, plus commemorative bookplate placed in a library book to honor someone of your choice.
The group friends of the alameda free library will hold its twiceyearly used book sale may 35 with tens of thousands of books, and some cds and dvds thrown in, sold at amazingly low prices. Contributions to the foundation say yes to supporting the library and investing in your community. Please contact your local library to make sure that your donations can be accommodated and when it is the best time to bring donations. If you can hold on to these donations, we would be happy to accept them when we reopen our doors.
Alameda county law library accepts donations of law books in good condition. We are asking library members to hold onto library materials until we have reopened. All proceeds from the sale of used books support the law library. The library s friendly staff is always ready to help you find books, movies, music, computer assistance, and more. Friends of the alameda free library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Friends of the castro valley library coronavirus announcement.
Most libraries have a way to accept book donations, however, they do not want books with outdated content, so no travel books, tech books, or reference books. Gifts of books are accepted without commitment regarding final disposition and with the. Most book donations shall be given to the friends of the alameda free library for use in library fundraising projects such as the semiannual sale. Our friends of the fremont library also sells books and other material both donated to us and discards from our collection three times a year, and when we do not add a donation to the library, we often give it to the friends to sell. Drop off your preread books at any of the library branches. How and what to donate to the library denver public library. San lorenzo library is the original branch of the alameda county library, established in 1910. Most book donations shall be given to the friends of the alameda free library for use in library fundraising. All contributions to the denver public library friends foundation are taxdeductible to the extent allowed by the law.
Infinite possibilities for all to connect, share, succeed, thrive. Alameda county trashes library books east bay express. Alameda county library serves the alameda county area with 11 locations. Alameda county library is a public library system with 10 libraries and a variety of mobile and outreach services that span the county. Friends of the library book sale events alameda county.
Please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials. Book donation programs american library association. Drop off locations look for our donation bins at these locations. Donations not added to the library collection become the property of the friends of the alhambra civic center library. Donated books are sold in most branches and at book ends bookstores, located at the toronto reference library and north york central library. Thank you to our members and bookmark bookstore customers, volunteers and book donors for making these grants possible. The library was established in 1910 and provides services through a staff of over 270 employees. 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. Materials may be added or discarded without consulting the original donor. The coretta scott king book awards donation grant round.
College of alameda library guide to websites guide to websites. Donations of materials will be accepted by the library within the following guidelines. Donated books are sold at the foundation book store located inside the library and at fundraising book sales. Your student id number can be found underneath the barcode on your student id. College of alameda library library handouts library handouts. Gift of books or other library materials are welcome. The enki library is a shared open source ebook network that allows california libraries to own and store ebooks for access by library patrons.
The alameda free library subscribes to a host of digital books, magazines, movies, and more. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. In addition, your ip address and browser information is stored in server logs and used to generate anonymized usage statistics. The alameda free library is offering a fine amnesty period from thursday, june 8, hrough saturday, july 8. To prevent the spreading of covid19, the library will be closed beginning march 16th. Used book sale in alameda to support our public libraries. As a result, he said there are noticeable gaps in subject matter. Home library foundation guides at alameda county library.
Sample language for a bequest to the pleasanton public library. As thankful as we are for the communitys generous donations to our library, we will not be accepting any donated materials at this time, out of abundance of caution for public health and safety. Our friends of the fremont library also sells books and other material both donated to us and discards from our collection three times a year. Donations can be made at the library during business hours and are greatly appreciated. No textbooks, library discards or books more than 15 years old. Alameda free library offers food for fines amnesty program. College of alameda library free online textbooks free online textbooks in response to widespread college closures, several companies that license online textbooks are temporarily providing free access to their textbook platforms through the end of may. In keeping with our founder ken gjemres saying that books should fill our lives, not our land, half price books launched its million book donation project and pledged to donate at least a million books each year. If you have overdue books, please wait to return them until the library reopens. In accordance with the new shelter in place order issued by alameda county, our libraries will remain closed through its end on may 3rd. Donations are accepted with the understanding that the library has the right to determine the disposition of gift items. The alameda free library is currently closed as a precautionary measure due to covid19, so we cannot accept.
Read on for additional ways to support the library. Join the oakland public library for online programs. The library will acknowledge receipt of donated items with a letter of acknowledgment addressed to the donor. If you would like to contribute to the library s effort in promoting reading, learning and community, the best method is to address your gift to the friends of the pleasanton library. The coretta scott king book awards donation grant was created to help build collections and bring books into the lives of children in preschool programs, faithbased reading projects, homeless shelters, charter schools, underfunded libraries, and other community organizations. Digital gallery new york public library s database of images hathitrust digital library find books oclc worldcat project gutenberg free books online current events libraryspot. Friends of the san ramon library contra costa county. The friends of the pleasanton library online book sales are possible because of the generous donation of books and media from the pleasanton community.
Library staff will evaluate donations for inclusion in the collection in accordance with the library collection development policy. In 2012, we celebrated our 40th anniversary of buying and selling books, music, movies and more by giving back. To help reduce the risk of spreading covid19 among the high number of people who use the library on a daily basis, and to adhere by the social distancing guidelines recommended by the alameda county public health department, the oakland public library will be closed until further notice. Search these databases from offcampus with a username your last name and password student id number. Books and other items in good condition are welcomed. Sales includes our usual large selection of fiction and mystery books, many categories of nonfiction, and antiquarian and special price books.
By request, donated books are evaluated by the subject area specialist for consideration as additions to the library collection. Bring your young one three times per week on our facebook page and youtube page for some fun from wherever. Hayward residents have been enjoying their new, stateoftheart library since its opening in september. Some cloudlibrary titles are currently available for check out through the library s new catalog, but they cannot be downloaded or read from the catalog.
Donations are accepted at central library year round. If you cant make it in to the center during the business hours for whatever reason, you can visit our convenient drop off bins, located at. The alameda free library board encourages and appreciates donations of all kinds. The alameda county library foundation aclf is the private fundraising arm of the alameda county public library system. With public meeting rooms, a coffee shop, computer labs, and more the library is an amazing new public space. The alameda free library is currently closed as a precautionary measure due to covid19, so we cannot accept book donations at this time. In accordance with the new shelter in place order issued by alameda county, our libraries will remain closed through its end on may 3rd during this closure, our book drops will be closed. Friends of the castro valley library book sales support the many wonderful library programs and events for all ages. Your donations are sold by the friends of the library at book sales throughout the year. If you are interested in receiving donated books, click here. The fremont main library is a funding information network partner of the foundation center. All food collected will be donated to the alameda food bank. Starting next month, alameda library s new food for fines program will help alamedans in need and also erase those fines.
For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. Sep 05, 2018 oakland public library accepts book donations. Donations are only accepted during branch open hours. It is a nonprofit 501c3 organization registered with the irs and county of alameda. The friends and foundation believe that a good public library is vital to the intellectual, cultural and social growth of our community. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. The library instills the love of reading and learning starting with preschool storytimes and continues to engage people of all ages and diverse walks of life to build an informed and thriving community. Drop off locations east bay childrens book project. The friends of the pleasanton library is a nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to promoting our library as an essential institution of society and supporting its mission and vision. Any fines for overdue books will be waived on return.
Few donated books are added to the library collection. Friends of the albany library information about the friends, including volunteer opportunities, ways to donate materials, book sales, and events. Donations must meet the same standard as purchased material. The letter will include an itemized list of donated materials and may be used to document tax deduction claims. The college of alameda library is located on the first floor of the lbuilding.
Some books may be sent to the friends group for the book sale. Find the law online law library alameda county, california. Starting next month, alameda librarys new food for fines program will help alamedans in need and also erase those fines. Bring your nonperishable canned food to the check out desk of the alameda free library between august 1 and september 15, 2019 and your library fines will be forgiven. Overdue books may now benefit alameda food bank find a library book under the bed.
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