| If you have books and materials to
donate, please consider giving them to the Easton Area Public Library.
The library will gratefully accept books and materials in good
condition.
The Library will
accept donations of the following: * Books - bestsellers, recent titles - both Fiction and Non-fiction
* Older Classics in any area
* Paperback Books in good condition
* Books on Tape - CDs - DVDs - Videos
* Books and materials of Local interest to be considered for the Marx Room of Local History: i.e., pertaining to the State of Pennsylvania,
Pennsylvania Counties, especially Northampton County, City of Easton and
surrounding towns AND the State of New Jersey, New Jersey New
Jersey Counties, especially Warren County, City of Phillipsburg and
surrounding towns * Coffee Table Books
* Rare, unusual, antiquarian books and materials
PLEASE DO NOT OFFER:
* Books in poor condition - dirty, missing pages, broken bindings, damp or musty smelling, etc.
* Textbooks older than 5 years
* Reader's Digest Condensed Books
* Items containing dated information
The Library will utilize donated materials in whatever way best
benefits our collections and services. All donated items become the
property of the Easton Area Public Library. Any materials may be added
or discarded without consulting the original donor.
If you wish a receipt for tax purposes, count the items you are
donating and categorize by type - hardback, paperback, CD, audio book.
Upon request, a formal letter acknowledging the donation will be sent to
the donor, but we cannot assess the value of the items. In accordance
with tax regulations, no dollar value will be stated in the letter of
receipt. The Library cannot evaluate any donation of materials for
estates, private individuals or businesses. A book dealer or other
professional should be hired to make such appraisals.
Donations are accepted during regular Library hours. Donations of
10 or less books may be left at the Circulation desk. Large donations
should be brought to the Library’s rear entrance from our parking lot.
Please contact us about your donation in advance before delivering the
materials. Generally the library does not pick up materials that are
being donated. Call Mary Ann at 610-258-2917 ext. 393 to schedule a
drop-off time and to arrange for assistance if necessary.
Easton Area Public Library 515 Church Street, Easton, Pennsylvania
18042-3587
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