Fairfax county, virginia the library offers free access to ebooks and eaudiobooks, which are digital books that you can read or listen to on a computer or a portable device. The paper explained that the book sales are at risk of ending due to an ongoing disagreement between fairfax county and the various friends of the library groups that fund and sponsor many library. Please find more information on the county s covid19 webpage or the emergency blog. One of the busiest branches in the fairfax county public library system, reston regional library circulates more than 500,000 items a year and has a. We are anchored by the following values which guide us in our vision and the fulfillment of our mission. Whats your policy on book donations, what kinds do you take, etc can you provide a tax write off receipt. One on one english conversationpractice speaking english with a volunteer. Consider purchasing a book from the foundations wish list, helping to fill the shelves of the 23 branches of fairfax county public library with the books the library staff knows we need the most. Your standard deduction varies depending on your filing status and the standard changes each year to account for inflation. All fairfax county public library fullservices locations are closed indefinitely. Hi, my wife and i have boxes of paperback books, hardcover books and college text books. Please note dates have been modified to remain consistent with the current status. This program is a way to make a tangible difference for your library.
Click here to view a list of friends of the library groups. Donations of books and magazines at lorton library are received in the donation bin inside the librarys front door. Library events fairfax library calendar library home. The fairfax library foundation is a private, nonprofit corporation established in 1994 and dedicated to providing supplementary support to the 23branch library system in fairfax county and the city of fairfax. You can become actively involved or simply have the satisfaction of supporting a worthwhile cause. Your library catalog library fairfax county, virginia. Availability can change throughout the month based on the library s budget. With your help, the library will continue to flourish. Many branch friends of the library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Only pre1985 high school yearbooks will be digitized at this time. For more information on making suggestions for the library to purchase, please visit the suggest a title page of the find your next book guide. Library staff members evaluate all materials to see if the materials. Donate books and other materials frederick county public.
The library accepts materials in good condition and prefers current titles by popular authors. Group accepts library s food for fines donations fairfax city, va fairfax county s 22 library branches collected about 9,000 items of nonperishable food from residents during the month of. The reston regional library is located in the heart of reston and is vital to a community that lives, works and plays in reston. Any proceeds the book cellar earns from the sale of donated materials is funneled back into the friends of the san antonio public library. If the book you want is checked out, simply place a hold and youll get an email when its ready for borrow. Thank you for your interest in donating books to the fairfax library foundation. You too can join our elite corps of dedicated volunteers. Fairfax county library revamps system, discards books. Frederick county public libraries fcpl welcomes donated materials within the following guidelines. The library cannot and does not appraise books, artwork, or any other items. 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. Books and materials, ready to read early literacy outreach, changing lives through literature, scholarships.
English for speakers of other languages esol fine arts art and general music family life education fle health and physical education. We regret that we cannot accept more than two bagsone box of donations at the wheaton bookstore. The library retains unconditional ownership of donated materials. Detailed instructions and help can be found on the overdrive help page. Although donations may not be added to our collection, they. But before you drop off your used books and other items at the library, please keep in mind. Library home library fairfax county public library. Books for america, based in washington, dc, distributes donated books, movies, music and instructional cds, audiobooks, and more to organizations in the united states serving needy communities and individuals. Free wifi all library locations have limited wireless internet access. Your gifts to fairfax library foundation make a substantial impact to those who live, work, and study in fairfax county and the city of fairfax.
But as sam clay, fairfax s longtime library director, launched a plan to revamp the county system, no books were given to the friends of the library. All kitsap regional library locations and book drops are closed until at least may 4. Bring donations into the library building to the checkout desk. The library does not accept furniture for public use, office furniture. Most friends groups hold book sales, and the proceeds are donated back to the library to help the library acquire books and equipment as well as sponsor programs and exhibits beyond the librarys operating budget. Friends of chantilly regional library fairfax county. I returned a fairfax county book to a different library. The foundation supports fairfax county s network of 23 public libraries, providing essential funding for programs and services that benefit more than 1 million residents.
We welcome donations in good enough condition to resell. Choose gently used books for children for yourself or as gifts. The donate now button below opens a secure online portal where you can make a donation to support all fcps students and educators. Volunteering at fcpl annually, individual and corporate volunteers donate more than 100,000 hours of work to the library. To become a friend of the centreville regional library, please come to the library at noon on tuesdays and join the fun scanning and sorting donated books. We accept all such items, excluding encyclopedias, textbooks, magazines, vhs tapes, cassettes, or records. Through gifts made from our generous donors, the fairfax library foundation is able to help fund library programs and services for people of all ages, making the library a valuable resource for our. Fairfax county public library and friends of the library. Select help at the upperright corner of the screen. Unfortunately, we do not have the capability of processing book donations, however many friends of the library groups, do. City of fairfax library friends spring childrens book sale join the friends of the city of fairfax regional library for the spring childrens book sale. Please watch our page for any further news about loudoun library foundations fundraising efforts.
Fairfax county public library missionwe build community and promote literacies through programming, community spaces, technologies, and collections of educational and recreational resources. Thank you for your support of public education through this donation offer. Donations of any gifts not specified in this policy will be considered on an individual basis. The virginia room holds a collection of over 500 fairfax county school yearbooks which are listed below. Hear our students questions and thoughts on her books by watching the. The friends accept gently used fiction and nonfiction hardback and paperback books, as well as dvds and cds in their original cases. The community has responded enthusiastically and the group has grown to dozens of members. The friends of the reston regional library is an independent 501c3 nonprofit organization, driven by an active team of volunteers who support the library through blood, sweat, and book sales. Welcome to fairfax county public schools fcps online donation website. In celebration of the rich culture and history of african americans, alexandria library has compiled the african american history subject guide. Our collection currently includes over 7,000,000 books, magazines, dvds, audiobooks. Volunteering research center guides at fairfax county.
Book donations want to donate a book to the library. The integrated library system ils or simply catalog is the hub of everything we dothe library s brain, essentially. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation. Montgomery county public libraries book donations and sales. These individual groups support, assist and promote library activities for the local community. Every friends group makes valuable contributions to the entire library, as well as their own branch. 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. Monetary donations to fcps the foundation for fcps is the 501c3 philanthropic arm of the school system and accepts monetary gifts from the community on behalf of fcps. What you need to know library services during closure. Your generosity encourages positive growth in the fairfax community by helping to expand library programs and services, including our key funding areas.
As all branches of fairfax county public library, including reston regional library, have been closed to the public, our spring book sale has been canceled, and we are not currently accepting book donations. The fairfax library foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit charitable and educational organization committed to providing supplementary support to the fairfax county public library, the largest public library system in the commonwealth of virginia. If you have a kindle fire, your book will be in your carousel. The foundation for fcps is the 501c3 philanthropic arm of the school system and accepts monetary gifts from the community on behalf of fcps. Celebrate childrens book week and learn what books your friendly library staff loved when they were kids and teens. Please refer to irs publication 561 for more information. Raising funds through used book sales on line and semiannually, as well as two sales dedicated to childrens materials. Home book donation programs libguides at american library. Today, while public funding dwindles, organizations like fairfax library foundation make all the difference. Ask the library ask the library fairfax county, virginia. The library accepts small donations a box or bag of gently used books throughout the year. Friends of the library donations fairfax county public. Top places to donate used books when youre ready to donate used books as part of the decluttering process, heres the top places to consider, with suggestions for textbooks, kids books, novels, and more. Consider donating your used books to the library for sale during friends book.
Help enrich your community by becoming a friend of the fairfax county public library. Friends of city of fairfax regional library library. We will not be accepting donations at either donation location until further notice. They should not be deposited in book drops or left outside the building. If student needs to cancel the session, please cancel via. Donated items become the property of the friends of the chantilly regional library and may be placed in the ongoing or semiannual book sale unless they are selected for inclusion in the librarys collection. Books and materials, ready to read early literacy outreach, changing lives through literature, scholarships, and presentations. Friends of burke centre library library fairfax county. View the video on youtube and check out our past storytimes on the fairfax county public library s youtube channel. To get a receipt for tax purposes, please tell a library staff member, at the time of the donation, how many and what types of items you have donated. With this contribution option, you can even be the first to read the book through our first. Through the charitable donations of individuals, businesses, and other organizations, the fairfax library foundation sponsors programs. The garfield county public library district accepts books, cds and dvds in good condition. If your donation isnt very large, unless you have other.
Reston regional library is a busy public library located in fairfax county va, serving the residents of reston, herndon, and surrounding communities. Due dates have been extended until we reopen, so please keep your library. Go to fcpl wish list and search for fairfax county public library. Where can i donate or recycle these items near fairfax. While the coronavirus will undoubtedly affect the giant used book sale in some way, no final decisions have been made concerning the sale. Fcpl accepts donations of popular, lightlyused books and media. Donation policy thank you for your interest in donating to the friends of the burke centre library. Fairfax county, virginia the friends of the chantilly regional library were founded in april 1996. If you have books to donate, first contact your local public library. Consider donating copies of needed items by using the fairfax library foundations amazon wish list. Do you accept donations of books or other materials. We welcome yearbook donations to add to our collection.
You can make a big difference in the quality of library service in your community by sharing your time and talent. You can still place a hold on the title, and your hold will be automatically filled as soon as the title is available again. To claim your book donation deduction, or any other itemized deduction, you have to give up your standard deduction. You may request a receipt of donations gift receipt for tax purposes. November 06, 2019 belvedere students participated in a virtual visit with author, hena khan, through the fairfax network meet the author series. Assistance is also available on fairfax county public library s overdrive and rbdigital pages. Thank you for your support in helping the fairfax library foundation continue to enhance the fairfax county public library. Please note that the book donation center is closed during the follow holidays. Many libraries, or the friends of the library group. Library branches of the fairfax county public library are aided by their friends group. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the fairfax county public library digital collection. In addition to the annual drives, the county library also appreciates book and material donations. First grade program of studies pos visit the following pages for an overview of any of the below programs.