Book sale information friends of the seattle public library. Donors can establish or contribute to a fund to memorialize or honor a special friend or loved one. Books to prisoners will receive more than 12000 requests for books this year, and each. Tax credits for library donations expire at end of.
Many libraries prepare a list of area book sales, and refer wouldbe donors to them. Please consider selecting the sustaining friend option on the form below. Friends of the seattle public library nonprofit giving. This form denotes the number of items donated, not their value. By donating to the friends, youll help shape the future of learning and living in our community because its our goal to make new programs a reality at the orion township public library. Donate to washington state heritage center trust wa. All proceeds from the friends book sales are donated to the library in support of the librarys mission and programs, and to otherwise enhance the librarys. Btw, you dont get a tax return, you file a tax return. These items are processed by the friends of the library for sale at the whitney book corner or at the library book sales. The friends are committed to the preservation of books. Donate books friends of the knox county public library. Donating items to the library georgetown university library.
Book donations friends of the berkeley public library. The form also allows you to enter an inscription to honor or memorialize an individual. Third, many librarians noted that having an active friends group, or some other solid core. A library plate recognizing your gift will be placed in each item that is added to the library collection. Getting the most from donations public libraries online. Donor benefits the seattle public library foundation. Book donations friends of the uwmadison libraries uw. After youve gotten all your records, report the value of your donation on line 17 of schedule a. How to donate books practical tips many people ask us where and how to donate books. Do you have gently used books, dvds, cds, or games floating around. The friends of the seattle public library is a nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to promoting our library as an essential. Please read the follow policy for donating books for the annual book sale. Books that have the highest likelihood of being added to our collection or placed in our book sale are those that are clean, dry and generally in good condition. Bring donated items to either of the friends bookstores during the stores open hours.
You can obtain a tax credit form by asking staff for one when you make your donation. For donations larger than 4 boxes, please call ahead to check on available space. For more information on book donations, email gay wilson, planning and development coordinator, 417 6160560 to donate books for the library collection, please see the information on gift and memorial books. Check out friends of the seattle public library on givegab. Fed tax id 237292743 all donations are tax deductible. The first thursday of every month is customer appreciation day at the friendshop. Donations of fewer than 200 books about 10 boxes are the responsibility of the donor to deliver to the library. Friends of the seattle public library home facebook. Your donation may be taxdeductible to the extent allowed by law. Monetary donations the friends of the nevada county libraries organization supports our county libraries through our major monthly book sale, ongoing sales at library branches, and monetary donations which are used to support purchases of library materials, equipment and programming.
As a registered nonprofit, all donations to us are taxdeductible. Our volunteer members advocate for, educate about, and raise funds on behalf of the seattle public library. If you need a receipt for tax purposes, the library will provide one. Member benefits friends of hennepin county library. Visit our central library shop for literarythemed and pnw locallymade gifts. However, if you have at least one small box full of books, we encourage you to share them with a unique network known as better world books bwb.
Items not accepted for donation we accept most items for sale in our friends of the library book sales, but there are some items we simply cant accept. Donate now friends of the san francisco public library. Grants and support to the seattle public library for. Donations of 620 boxes will be accepted on monday evenings, from 7. Honor a family member, a friend, yourself, or a special event. Your support helps the friends advocate, educate, and raise funds on behalf of. However, because weve suspended all our volunteer activities at least through the end of march, we wont be able to accept additional donations until further notice. A tax return is the forms and supporting schedules that you file with the irs every year.
Friends of the seattle public library is a nonprofit, grassroots. The friends of the library are a qualifying nonprofit on the recipient list of the oregon cultural trust. Please give the books to a library employee so the donation does not get mixed up with returned books. Most libraries have a friends of the library society. Please do not bring more items than you can carry into the library. Friends of the library, montgomery county is a 501c3 notforprofit organization. If you only have a few, the best thing to do is put them in a neighborhood little library near you. Friends of the seattle public library, seattle, wa.
The friends of the seattle public library is a nonprofit, grassroots membership group. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. Our federal tax id number is 946085452 our federal tax id number is 946085452. Best places to find used books around the sound greater seattle.
Its a great way to donate books you no longer want to the local. I usually donate books to the seattle public library. Donate materials friends of multnomah county library. With the irs, no good deed can be claimed on your taxes without the proper records.
The friends are temporarily unable to accept donations. Typically, library societies accept likenew and gently used book donations. Library staff members cannot appraise gifts for the tax purposes of the donor. If the books are not used for their permanent collection, they are sold via friends of the seattle public library at semiannual book sales where all the proceeds go toward spl projects and act. Many libraries, or the friends of the library group, have regular book sales and. Fol is a 501c3 organization and is proud to be a member of the oregon cultural trust. If you prefer, you may also call 17156902488 or mail a check to us at 573 county road a, suite 106, hudson, wi 54016. To make a donation for the purchase of materials in memory or honor a loved one, contact the collection development office at 6022627360. Are book donations to little free libraries tax deductible. We are happy to accept hard cover and paperback books of all types, as well as music lps, cds, and dvds. These societies hold book sales and other fundraisers to benefit the libraries. Friends of the oregon city library 814 seventh street oregon city, or 97045.
However, if the library provides you with special benefits not available to other patrons in exchange for the book donation, you must reduce the deductible amount by. Materials may be dropped off at the lake street dock of memorial library weekdays between 7. We serve as an important link between the library and the public. The library will provide a list of appraisers, should the donor desire. The friends offer memberships to library supporters, thereby enabling individuals to join and work with others who wish to. Or, click here for donation form to fill in and mail. Library staff will consult with you to choose an appropriate item. Throughout the year, the kings county library accepts donations of books, cds, dvds at every branch library location. March 15, 2020 huge book sale at seattle center exhibition hall.
Thank you for donating to the friends of the library. Donations may be tax deductible on your federal or state tax return, but it is the. Library staff cannot assist you in transporting books from your vehicle. If the host group is a nonprofit organization, your donations may be taxdeductibleso be. Your donation will be considered for friends of the library book sales. Donation of books andor materials may be delivered to the book corner, located directly behind the main building at the intersection of n. Your donations are gratefully received by the library and are tax deductible. Please call the friends book sorting room at 5039886191.
If you are unable to deliver your donation or have a very large donation, please call the friends at 503. Most donations to a library that obtains funding from local governments are organizations that qualify you to take a deduction. We cannot, however, assign a dollar value to your donation. Individuals may reduce their michigan income tax with a credit of 50 percent of the amount contributed to a public library or to the librarys endowment fund. To recycle books and magazines that cant be donated to the library, call midwest fiber sales corporation, 911 north farm road 123, at 417 8621976. Profits from these sales help support collection development, library programming and staff development. The new online library donation form includes fields for the author, title, and description of the book or item that you wish to donate so that our acquisitions staff can determine that the book meets our collection development requirements. Donations of gently used books hardbacks and paperbacks, childrens books, dvds, cds and recent textbooks are gladly received all year round. Generally, you can deduct an amount that does not exceed 30 percent of your adjusted gross income for that tax year. All gifts are taxdeductible to the extent allowed by law. If your total charitable contributions for the year exceed the 30 percent limitation. If you prefer to make a monetary donation to support the library, you can donate online using a credit card.
The fund can provide support to any given subject area or program the donor, in consultation with the library director, feels is appropriate. Information about how to donate books to needy libraries. Mail your check, payable to friends of the library, to 1020 sw taylor street, suite 439, portland, or 97205. The service is not available for business tax returns. The proceeds help support the multnomah county library. Please call 2155670527 for hours, to schedule an appointment, or more information. Home book donation programs libguides at american library. Donate to their cause, or help them through volunteering. Forget about arranging a garage sale, give your used materials new life and recycle them with the friends.
Used booksale donations cuyahoga county public library. Ways to give the seattle public library foundation. The groups use donated books to stock library shelves or resell the books at fundraising events. The friends of the south pasadena public library is a nonprofit, tax exempt 501c3 organization. Download and print the donation form and send it with your check or credit card information to. The friends of the san francisco public library is a notforprofit 501c3 organization.
Additional donation locations include the edmonds goodwill or the discover books donation bin in the south end of the westgate pcc parking lot. This means that your donation to the friends qualifies as a matching donation for purposes of a tax credit through this program. Trained volunteers will answer questions and help prepare personal tax returns. We gratefully accept debit credit card donations via paypal, or through mail using the address below. Were grateful for the books you donate to us at your favorite knox county public library location, and we love receiving all those purple bags filled with your generous donations. Friends of the sammamish library is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization. The library adheres to the provisions and implications of current u.
The friends of the library accepts donations of books, dvds, cds, and audiobooks. When you do, you become one of our most valued donors, providing reliable funds to help us strengthen. Ongoing book sale carts at king county library system branches help benefit library programs and services. Your donations are tax deductible and donation receipts are available. A 15% discount is given on all items, excluding used books and service items. Donations of 5 boxes or fewer may be dropped off at the library, during regular business hours.
Donations are welcome throughout the year and are taxdeductible. The seattle public library, united way of king county and aarp are collaborating to offer free tax preparation service january through midapril at 12 locations of the seattle public library. The friends support library programs for adults and children, as well as offering funds for ongoing technical and staff needs. To make a donation using paypal or your credit card click the donate button below. The friends of the seattle public library is a nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to promoting our library as an essential institution of society and supporting its mission and vision.
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