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"Only those books come down which deserve to last. All the gilt edges, vellum and morocco, all the presentation copies to all the libraries will not preserve a book in circulation beyond its intrinsic date."

—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-82) American writer, philosopher, poet, essayist

 

Donation Guidelines

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Guidelines for materials accepted as donations to the library for use in used book sales and the collection. Donations are accepted at both library locations.

Items we cannot accept ...

  • Damaged, torn, soiled or mildewed items

  • Textbooks older than three (3) years

  • Reader's Digest Condensed Books

  • Computer manuals, including programming, computer languages, etc.

  • Travel guides older than seven (7) years

  • Encyclopedias or yearbooks

  • Books with highlighting or underlining

  • Magazines

  • All music & spoken word cassettes

  • VHS video tapes (adult and children)

  • Software

  • Bootleg or copied recordings

  • CD & DVD empty cases

We DO accept ...

  • Books

  • Audio Books on CD

  • DVDs

  • Music CDs

  • Video Games - Rated "E" and "T" & Exercise games.

Our book & media sale coordinator will determine the best use of these items. They may be placed in circulation for others to enjoy or sold to raise money for library operation.

Donation receipts are available for tax purposes.

Donations accepted during library open hours.

Due to space limitations, please call our book & media sale coordinator at EXT. 116 if you have a large quantity of items to donate.

Donations subject to approval.

Cedar Mill Community Library Association is a 501(c)3, tax-exempt corporation dedicated to providing  public library services. Tax ID #23-7438072
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