Other items are considered for the u of t library holdings, and some are shared with local nonprofit organizations in toronto and ontario, as well as with schools and. Book donation programs libguides at american library. The book sale volunteers will not be able to accept any donations while the library is closed. In addition to enriching our holdings our donors have generously endowed four annual lectures, open to members of the friends of the thomas fisher rare book library. Check our library calendar for current operating hours, and please email in advance if the donation is larger than 5 books. For more information on changes to our services and.
A great library is a fundamental requirement for any city to achieve its full social and economic potential. Schools, workplace and community groups collect thousands of books all year long through book drives to donate to the childrens. If you have an organization and would like to be considered for a. We will not accept book donations until further notice. Toronto reference library 789 yonge street, toronto monday to friday, 9 am 3 pm saturday, please call 4163975948 to make arrangements. Each gift, great or small, enriches our collections and enhances our research and teaching mission. Little free library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and your monetary donation is tax deductible. Bookends store donations can be dropped off during store hours. Fopla gratefully accepts used book donations, but we can only sell used books and items that are in good condition. You can also donate inperson at your local vaughan public libraries branch or by mail via our book dedications program. Books donated to the tpl foundation are sold from library branches and book ends stores to raise money for tpls programs and services. Used book donations can also go to a school library or your local city or county library. Most libraries have a friends of the library society. Where to donate books you no longer need book riot book.
Small donations, two small boxes or less, can be dropped off at any branch of the ottawa public library except the rosemount temporary location or at any fopla bookstore. Books donated to the tpl foundation are sold from library branches and book ends stores to raise money for tpls. I popped in to the store too, of course, snagging myself a lightly used paperback of wuthering heights for a buck. Become a monthly donor and make an even bigger charitable impact. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. Call 6 5696948 to schedule an ottawa donation pick up. Typically, library societies accept likenew and gently used book donations. Store is located on the concourse level of the north york centre mall 5150 yonge street, toronto tuesday to saturdays, 10 am 4 pm. Friends of toronto public library, south chapter began raising funds for the toronto public library in 1997 through their used bookstore book ends, south and their special book sales. The book helps to complete an existing incomplete set i. The 44 libraries provide access to books, journals, newspapers, maps, data, variety of media movies, audio, etc. Welcome to the university of toronto libraries resources for friends and donors donate now every year, alumni, faculty and friends of the university of toronto libraries encourage us in our work on behalf of the u of t community and scholarship worldwide. Bookends store donations can be dropped off during. Benefits of membership along with the personal satisfaction gained from supporting the.
Your donation helps toronto public library in so many ways by funding programs that introduce children to the joy of reading, helping newcomer students succeed in school, teaching digital technologies to. Your local library branch can also take donations of good quality books and other materials. If you have an organization and would like to be considered for a local book donation please fill out our local donations application. You can buy or donate items and materials like books, cds, dvds and even vinyl records. Robarts library, 2nd floor in the student study area adjacent to the cafeteria. Local thrift stores local second hand thrift stores can use your donated books. Local libraries give us so many books for freelets give some back to them. Contact one of these organizations, and theyll tell you what you need to do. The thomas fisher rare book library welcomes both inkind gifts and monetary donations. We welcome visits from schools, daycares and summer. Why does the toronto public library accept book donations. Please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials.
Torontos library is vital to the city, and vital to support. These societies hold book sales and other fundraisers to benefit the libraries. Each book includes a bookmark and a flyer with information about tpls digital services. When you buy a book they donate a book to a partner organization, such as books for africa, to try and help spread literacy around the world. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick up your donation rain or shine. Habitat for humanity is one nonprofit which accepts donations of used books for its restore locations across the gta. Top places to donate used books home storage solutions 101. You can also drop off donations at the toronto reference library in the donation book bin pictured above. The u of t libraries has partnered with textbooks for change, a social venture that provides affordable and accessible educational material to students locally and abroad. Restores are social enterprises which sell new and gently used. Rare books the thomas fisher rare book library also accepts gifts. 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. Please join us in our mission to make books and reading accessible to all children. Toronto public library foundation accepts books in good condition at the toronto reference library location for their book ends stores.
Donate books to the library donated books are sold in most branches and at book ends bookstores, located at the toronto reference library and north york central library. The friends of the fisher library supports acquisitions and special programs at the fisher library, including the publication of our exhibition catalogues. Unfortunately, many torontoarea children dont know what it feels like to own a. How best to unload used books in toronto usedbooks. Home book donation programs libguides at american library. Book sale cancelled due to the persistence of the coronavirus and the uncertainly of plans for reopening the campus for full activities in september, the friends of the john m.
Thank you for your generous interest in donating to the university of toronto libraries. Restores are social enterprises which sell new and gently used furniture, appliances and other items at 30 per cent to 70 per cent of their original value. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. Indeed, the u of t libraries have been the fortunate beneficiaries of attentive donors since the devastating fire of 1890 destroyed the. Oct 06, 2016 for the same reason theyll gladly accept cash donations. It is true that they will likely not keep any or at least, not many of your books. However, there are ongoing book sales that are a helpful source of revenue for the library. Libraries usually accept donations and sell those books in a friends of the library fundraiser.
It is true that they will likely not keep any or at. We empower torontonians to thrive in the digital age and knowledge economy through easy access to technology, lifelong learning, and diverse cultural and leisure experiences, where when and how our. There is also a book ends at the north york central library concourse level that is associated with the friends of toronto public library north chapter who also support childrens literacy at the library through the leading to reading program. Schools, workplace and community groups collect thousands of books all year long through book drives to donate to the childrens book bank.
If youre feeling generous, donating your used books can be a great way to find them a loving home. At many smaller branches in the toronto public library system, the hassle of taking your donations may outweight any benefit for the staff there. Donations are only accepted during branch open hours. Proceeds from their stores are used to fund adult rehabilitation centers, where those in the grip of addiction find help, hope, and a second chance at life. Appalachian prison book project va, wv, md, oh, tn,ky. I would like to donate a book to the university of toronto. Parkdalehigh park mpp seeking book donations for inmates. Dec 16, 2011 upon arrival at the library, my donations were deposited in a box outside the book ends south bookstore. The university of toronto library system is rated among the top 4 academic library systems in north america, containing over 15 million items.
The pros and sometimes pratfalls of giving your books to. Pj plus builds on the overwhelming success of pj library, using pj library books as a springboard to develop engaging and inspiring sessions to enhance the educational development of young children. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Kelly library have decided to cancel the annual st.
The toronto public library foundation helps to provide enhanced resources to the library that are not covered by municipal funding. All books are carefully examined by our trained volunteers and are sorted to go into either the uc book sale in october, the book shop, or placed on our internet listings. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand. Proceeds from book sales supports library programs and services. Larger donations, two boxes or more, require an appointment to be dropped off. Your donation helps toronto public library in so many ways by funding programs that introduce children to the joy of reading, helping newcomer students succeed in school, teaching digital technologies to jobseekers, bringing the library to housebound seniors, and so much more.
Oct, 2006 at many smaller branches in the toronto public library system, the hassle of taking your donations may outweight any benefit for the staff there. Donors must make delivery appointments for donations of more than 100 items. Some collect used books, some accept money to buy new books for prisons. The library book room accepts donations of books for fundraising purposes. West toronto residents are joining parkdalehigh park mpp bhutila karpoche in collecting. Jan 24, 2019 the local donation program of the international book project is always looking to expand and provide literacy to those in need. Beaverbrook branch library bookends book store 2500 campeau. We are not able to accept used book donations while branches are closed. Parkdalehigh park mpp seeking book donations for inmates initiative, led by toronto students, runs until feb. My bookshelves were weeded out and a giant bag of donations.
The salvation army is one of the worlds largest providers of social aid. Call 800 5055525 to schedule a toronto donation pickup. Donate used books to habitat for humanity restores in the gta. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. They even pay for you to ship your books to them when you register a donation on their website here. Toronto public library is providing free books for kids in. Or, uh, if you want to be sure they go to a good home, my address is. How best to unload used books in toronto usedbooks moving. While our locations and book drops are closed until further notice, you can still access our digital collections, and reach us by phone or email. Welcome to the university of toronto libraries resources for friends and donors donate now every year, alumni, faculty and friends of the university of toronto libraries encourage us in our work on behalf of. 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. Some collect used books, some accept money to buy new books for prisons, others are looking for volunteers. Jun 04, 2018 habitat for humanity is one nonprofit which accepts donations of used books for its restore locations across the gta. Upon arrival at the library, my donations were deposited in a box outside the book ends south bookstore.
Jan 21, 2012 your local library branch can also take donations of good quality books and other materials. It helps not to be entirely dependent on taxpayer dollars. Camh will absolutely take donations for their library located at the queen w campus. The toronto public library foundation believes that the character and quality of a city depends on the resources available to its people. I would like to donate a book to the university of toronto libraries. We will send you a confirmation email immediately after you make your donation that will serve as your.
A oneofakind place where children can browse and choose books of their own for free. New college students have access to all the materials in the university library system including departmental and other branch libraries across the campus. Value village accepts book donations at all their locations. Please check our website for updates about the reopening of the book ends used. The local donation program of the international book project is always looking to expand and provide literacy to those in need. Used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. For information on the current years activities please consult the events page. A great library is a fundamental requirement for any city to achieve. For the full list of materials accepted by fopla, please visit their website. Donations of physical items vaughan public libraries accepts donations from our customers on an ongoing basis. The friends also hosts four lectures each year, open to members only. Give the gift of the library toronto public library foundation. A bookstore for gently used books torontos best kept secret. Friends of the libraries adoptabook program donation forms are available in all library agencies and online.
Donations can still be brought down to the ej pratt library tuesdays and wednesdays between 12 3pm. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. Apr 22, 2020 toronto public library is the worlds busiest urban public library system, with more than 46 million annual visits to our branches and online. Some charities have developed literacy programs worldwide and will send your used book donations to help the less. Where to donate books you no longer need book riot. You can drop off donations at our csi regent park location listed above. Give the gift of the library toronto public library. Donations of physical items vaughan public libraries accepts donations from. You can drop off donations at our csi regent park location listed. Donations are accepted at library circulation desks until 30 minutes before the agency closing. Donated books are sold in most branches and at book ends bookstores, located at the toronto reference library and north york central library. Pretty much any school will take ageappropriate books for their library. The friends of the fisher library thomas fisher rare.
For the same reason theyll gladly accept cash donations. Donations are accepted at central library year round. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. The groups use donated books to stock library shelves or resell the books at fundraising events. For more information on changes to our services and current hours please see. The definition of noteworthy will be decided by the library committee. The friends of the fisher library thomas fisher rare book. The university of toronto has the 3rd largest library collection in north america with over 19 million physical items and over 5 million online holdings. There is also a book ends at the north york central library concourse level that is. Books donated to the toronto public library foundation support programs. The childrens book bank depends on donations of new and gentlyused childrens books from the community to support all of our programming both at our berkeley storefront and across toronto. Toronto public library foundation books donated to the tpl foundation are sold from library branches and book ends stores to raise money for tpls programs and services.
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