Gifts of books are accepted without commitment regarding final disposition and with the. The foundation may sponsor events on library premises and collect funds for the foundation. The e book club program, which is among the first of its kind in public libraries, is made. May 19, 2020 all ac library locations are closed until further notice. Needed titles will be added to the library s collections. Thanks for your support and patience as we continue to evaluate and adjust our operations due to covid19. The pleasanton library is closed through sunday, may 31. Friends of the marin county free library we are a nonprofit 501c3 group of volunteers dedicated to making our library system and its programs the best they can be. We accomplish this mission by raising revenue in support of library programs, facilities and services that promote traditional and digital literacy, encourage. Due dates for checked out items have been extended to july 7th. On september 16, the alameda free library will be going fine free. The coretta scott king book awards donation grant round. Anyone who enjoys the pleasure of a good book or the myriad of benefits and services of the library should be a friend.
The reason is that while book donations are welcome by public libraries, they also create a cost. Friends of the library berkeley county library system. Friends of the brentwood library contra costa county. The friends of the public library s offices are located at 4193 park boulevard and are open for walkin donations on tuesday and thursday from 9 a. If youre feeling generous, donating your used books can be a great way to find them a loving home. Cheers of approval greeted this motion and the richmond public library club was formed. The alameda county library foundation aclf is the private fundraising arm of the alameda county public library. Alameda county library provides library service and onetoone volunteer literacy tutors to the more than 4,000 men and women held in the two county jails in dublin and oakland. Libraries usually accept donations and sell those books in a friends of the library fundraiser. Alameda county librarys dumping of books draws criticism the.
Read the alameda county shelter inplace order extended through may 31st. Our regular sales take place during the hayward farmers market, second and fourth saturdays of each month, 9am to 1pm. It is a nonprofit 501c3 organization registered with the irs and county of alameda. For large monetary donations or to donate a specific book you would like added to the collection, please contact administration. Remaining books are donated to deserving organizations and programs throughout alameda county. The letter will include an itemized list of donated materials and may be used to document tax deduction claims.
Online with a credit card by clicking the donate button on this page. Attorneys, law firms, community members and organizations can help the law library expand access to legal information and access to justice by making a taxdeductible donation the alameda county law library. Donated books are crucial to the success of programs supported by the friends of the alameda free library. Where to donate books friends of the alameda free library. By placing a donation check in a friends envelope at one of the library branches drop envelope in the book. Friends of the alameda free library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Apply to staff therapist, clinic manager, energy manager and more. Nonprofit organizations, such as the friends of the library or library foundations. No textbooks, library discards or books more than 15 years old. Donations to the friends of the berkeley county library are fully taxdeductible. People who use apple technologies have joined together in user groups all around the. To provide a variety of diverse and multicultural themed programming that enriches, educates, and entertains children, teens, and adults. Write to read, alameda county library s adult literacy program, is proud to announce the publication of several student and staff writings in the september 2007 issue of the change agent, a national adult education newspaper for social justice. Volunteer registration for volunteer income tax assistance program is now open for the 20192020 tax.
The castro valley library ebestseller book club is up and running. Book donation programs libguides at american library. Acgov cares is a showcase of how alameda county employees care for their community outside of their regular duties as county employees. Alameda county law library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and donations are taxdeductible.
If you miss heading to your local library and borrowing books, dont fret. The library does not accept books that smell of mold or mildew or are not in serviceable condition. Created by the american library association and celebrated annually by. Friends and foundation of fremont public library district. All donations to friends of hayward library are taxdeductible. In 2012, we celebrated our 40th anniversary of buying and selling books, music, movies and more by giving back. Donated books may be added to our collection or sold in our used book sale. Borrow lean on me to join the united states book club, together we read, running february 19 march 4. Gift of books or other library materials are welcome. Some books may be sent to the friends group for the book sale. Alameda county trashes library books fremont, ca patch. Donations are accepted anytime the library is open. The alameda county library foundation supports the alameda county library as a whole.
The alameda county arts commission announces the 2020 artsfund grants program for alameda county. Book donations law library alameda county, california. Books and other materials please check your library s donation guidelines before toting items to the library. Please contact your local library to make sure that your donations can be accommodated and when it is the best time to bring donations. Accepts donations of gently used, resaleable hardcover and paperback books and videos. According to 20052006 statistics, the total service area represents a population of about 522,000, and annual circulation is. All of the above, plus commemorative bookplate placed in a library book to honor someone of your choice. All ac library locations are closed until further notice.
Alameda county library foundation aclf, established in 1996, is the fundraising arm of the alameda county library. The alameda county library, in alameda county, california, is a public library system that provides services from ten branch libraries in the cities of albany, dublin, fremont, newark and union city and the unincorporated communities of castro valley and san lorenzo. 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. We also accept donations of gently used books and media, which we use to raise tens of thousands of dollars annually through our popular book sales. Top 10 best book donation in fremont, ca updated covid19. Alameda county library foundation aclf provides critical support to public libraries in the alameda county library system, so that every person in our communities can have access to knowledge in all of its forms. Borrow lean on me by national bestselling author, pat simmons, to join the u. In keeping with our founder ken gjemres saying that books should fill our lives, not our land, half price books launched our million book. He has worked at that branch for four years and has been an employee of alameda county library for fourteen years. Library book savers members say those books instead should be preserved and donated to schools, nonprofit groups, other libraries and other. Do not accept magazines, old textbooks or readers digest condensed books. The little library, called the richmond public library, opened for business on november 10, 1907. 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. Please enter your library card number without spaces.
The homework help center is a free afterschool location where students in grades k 6 can get help with their homework questions. Get remote access to the ancestry library edition, including approximately 4,000 databases including key collections such as u. Alameda county library acl serves approximately 564,695 residents with information resources in all media. The bookstore shall be used for the sale of used books and other literacy related items. If you go to the denver library book donation website, youll notice that the first thing that is emphasized are cash donations. The coretta scott king book awards committee believes childrens lives must be saturated with books and reading. Where to donate books you no longer need book riot.
Friends of the library city of hayward official website. 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. 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. 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. Working for the county, we do a lot of service work as part of our daytoday, but there are many who go above and beyond with different initiatives to help others in their community and beyond. You will receive a receipt listing the number and type of books donated. All bags of produce are donated by the alameda county food bank. Donating books to the library springfieldgreene county. Alameda county law library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Used book sale friends of the alameda free library. Emails and phone calls will be answered during the hours of 9 a. All proceeds from the sale of used books support the law library. The foundation director, and other staff assigned by the county librarian, are authorized to handle donations to the foundation. Federal census images and indexes from 1790 to 1930. The library will acknowledge receipt of donated items with a letter of acknowledgment addressed to the donor. Used book sale in alameda to support our public libraries. Please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials. Book donations book sales if you would like to donate books, please call your local branch library to see if they are able to accept donations at this time.
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. All of the above, plus invitation to a private breakfast with county librarian and a special gift book from the county librarian. To donate books, drop them off at any branch of the springfieldgreene county library during regular library hours. Please call first for large donations or if a pickup is needed. In the meantime, check out our virtual library and recreation center. Alameda county library foundation aclf, established in 1996, is the. Please provide your 10 digit phone number xxxxxxxxxx library barcode number.
Alameda county trashes library books east bay express. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Infinite possibilies serving alameda county for over 100 years. Other titles will be sold at branch book sales, with the proceeds benefiting the library. It is staffed by an adult coordinator and high school students, who are the. Our library buildings are closed until further notice. 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. As a result, he said there are noticeable gaps in subject matter. Our goal with acgov cares is to highlight our peers, as well as. There are no eligibility requirements for residents to qualify.
Bennett room in partnership with alameda county library, the city of dublin has renovated space in the dublin library to create a multipurpose learning center where the library can offer digital story time, gaming, coding classes, music and movement, arts programs, and classes for all ages. Its easy to give to your library, and each library has various ways to provide support. The most empowering story line of a family tied together by the power of unconditional love. The alameda free library is currently closed as a precautionary measure due to covid19, so we cannot accept book donations at this time. While our buildings are closed, were still here for you with online resources, virtual events, and a new no contact pickup. A program that offers free and lowcost passes to local museums and cultural institutions. A showcase of how alameda county employees care for their. The monies from the sales of these items are donated to the library.
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