Those making donations can park briefly in one of the loading zone spaces in the parking lot on the north side of the building. Santa monica public library 601 santa monica boulevard santa monica, california 90401 310. Donations may be added to our collection or sold by the friends of the phoenix public library. The library serves a population of 90,223 residents. Santa monica public library earned the first leadership in energy and environmental design leed gold rating, awarded from the u. This is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to build an endowment that will ensure a strong financial future for the benicia public library. Santa monica public library main branch 124 photos. Your donations are sold by the friends of the library at book sales throughout the year. Santa barbara public library co library administration, p. Donations may be taken to the friends donation center at 1630 17 th street between carolina and wisconsin streets. Donations can be brought to the customer services counter at the main library. This library is affiliated with santa monica public library. Santa monica public library removes nonresident library. All titles can be found in the young adult fiction section.
You can drop off materials at the civic center library, the mission branch library, or the friends of the library book sorting room, located at 602 civic center drive. The friends of the san francisco public library accepts donations of materials which they sell to raise money for the library. Reading is crucial to understanding the world and one another. They will accept most hardcover and paperback books in good condition on all subjects. Donations become property of the friends of the santa fe public library. We raise funds through membership dues, donations, a permanent book sale in the lobby of the library, and special events such as the yearly signed and rare books silent auction. The friends of the san francisco public library is a notforprofit 501c3 organization. Santa monica public library removes nonresident library card fee.
Throughout the year you can donate your good used books, cds, dvds, etc. 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. Try libby, our new app for enjoying ebooks and audiobooks. Donations are only accepted at burbank central library, 110 n. The santa monica public library welcomes gifts of books and audiovisual materials to enrich the librarys collections. Santa monicas citywide system is comprised of the main library downtown and branches in the fairview, montana, ocean park and pico neighborhoods.
Please submit the form, along with your check, to your local library. Donate now friends of the san francisco public library. Bookstore friends of the santa monica public library. We can also arrange special services for larger donations anywhere in california please call 877. Where can i donate books to the san francisco public library. A receipt for your gift is available from any library information desk. These spaces should only be occupied while making the actual donation.
Santa monica, california santa monica public library is pleased to announce the 14th annual santa monica reads book selection. Donated books are sold in most branches and at book ends bookstores, located at the toronto reference library and north york central library. Mccauley returns to cambridge to serve as director of libraries after building her library career at northeastern university, the somerville public library and the santa monica public library for over 17 years. The collection of the library contains 438,146 volumes. Materials not added to the library s collection are given to the friends of the santa monica public library for sale in the friends book store. Smpl is the first public library to offer dram to its patrons. Please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials. Receipts for gifts only indicate type and number of items donated, not monetary value. Proceeds from the friends bookstores and book sales go to support the santa fe public library, purchasing new books and other media, and supporting library programs. Search or browse for journal or newspaper titles available from the library, either in print or electronic format. The santa monica public library smpl is the public library serving residents of santa monica, california and surrounding areas. Total visits reached 764,608 in 2015, according to the librarys website. Donations of gentlyloved books, audio books, cds, dvds in saleable condition may be dropped off at customer service on the main. We provide a receipt for tax purposes, but appraisals for the value of donated materials are the.
Donate to the library books, magazines, videos, cds and dvds. Donations are only accepted during branch open hours. Santa monica reads is a community reading program that invites everyone in santa monica to read and discuss the same novel in free book discussions and events held throughout the city. Book donations to friends of santa barbara library. This nonprofit organization was started in 2005 and is currently developing programs for ongoing fundraising in the community. If theyre in good condition, we want your books, magazines, videos, cds and dvds. Santa monica public library summer reading blast off features. Santa monica public library friends of the santa monica. I love the santa monica public library because i always see friends and neighbors there. Green building council usgbc, for the city of santa monica. Library policy gifts and donations the santa monica public. The friends of the phoenix public library hope to reduce the number of elementaryage students struggling to read.
Santa monica public library announces santa monica reads. If that doesnt work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see whats preventing the page from loading. Book donation programs libguides at american library. Old catalog for testing and reference only test access to our old catalog. Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help. All classics in paperback and hardback in good condition. Click here to make a donation to the friends of the santa fe public library. I love the online reservations for books and no fees for kids. Our federal tax id number is 946085452 our federal tax id number is 946085452. Check out some great programs at our santa monica public library. Soundwaves new music at the santa monica public library. Most overdrive ebooks can now be read on the popular kindle device. Soundwaves is supported by the friends of smpl and organized by jeff schwartz. All santa monica public library locations will be closed until further notice.
I love the community of amazing librarians that want you to learn and are so encouraging. While there is no guarantee donated items will be added to the library collection, they may be sold by the friends to raise funds which will, in turn, support of library programs. Friends of the phoenix public library to donate 300k books. Borrow kindle ebooks from santa monica public library. The overdrive service also continues to work with many other widely used devices such as iphones, ipads, androids, nooks and more. New titles, recently rated, and recently tagged by the library community. The friends of the goleta valley library is a nonprofit 501c3, volunteer organization. In november 1890, the town trustees accepted a proposal from the womens christian temperance union to turn over wctu reading rooms collection of 800 books. If you want to become a member or renew a membership, please click here the friends of the santa fe public library is a nonprofit organization with 501c3 status. Komen for the cure, spca, santa monica malibu education foundation and the. On december 10, elfie mosse was appointed city librarian. The friends of the santa fe public library gratefully accept gifts of new or used books and media items cds and dvds only on behalf of the santa fe public library. 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. The library does not accept donations of magazines.
Drop off your preread books at any of the library branches. Lgbtq books for teens by teen staff a staffcreated list. You can contact the donation center at 415 5228600. The santa monica public library performs a vital role in creating, stimulating, and supporting.
Toy and book donations are for its holiday angels program, which takes. Top 10 best donate books in santa monica, ca updated covid. Santa monica public library started with a donation. All branches totaled 1,262,708 visitors in 20142015. Books and multimedia can be dropped off in the lobby of the john steinbeck public library theres a bin to the left of the front door at 350 lincoln avenue. Santa monica public library 2020 all you need to know. Friends of the san francisco public library, a nonprofit organization that supports the public library, accepts book donations at its center at 438 treat ave. All fiction hardbacks 1998 or newer in good condition. If you have 3 6 boxes to donate, please telephone the library first at 650 5227802 to coordinate with the friends of the library president before you bring any boxes into the library. All pocket size and larger paperback books in good condition. The santa monica public library is pleased to announce the arrival of amazon kindle compatibility with the librarys collection of overdrive ebooks. Smpl is directed by a city librarian, who reports to the santa monica city managers office and is overseen by a library board consisting of five members appointed by the santa monica city council. City of cambridge names new director of libraries 6212016. Santa monica public library santa monica public library.
Materials donations are accepted according to this criteria. To donate your time, see our volunteer opportunities, adult literacy or friends pages donate online with credit cards. Im a bibliophile so the thought of parting with books makes me a bit sad. Santa monica library holds annual book sale saturday. Friends of the phoenix public library to donate 300k books to schools. Please deposit donations in the wall donation book drop in the main library lobby during regular library service hours. Or, print and fill out our donation form for monetary gifts to the library. Financial donations can be made online on the secure black gold consortium portal here, or by check, addressed to. Library online catalog and services santa monica college. The friends of the burbank public library have sole discretion over donated materials. We are privileged to have received outstanding donations from the public enabling us to collect works that the library cannot use in their main. We are a 501c 3 nonprofit organization, which means your book donations are tax. Library administrative and technical services operations are in woodland.
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