Douglas County Libraries Donation Guideline

Douglas County Libraries are pleased to accept donations of new and used books, music CD's, CD-ROMs, and audiovisual items. These donations will be given to our Friends of the Library at the various branches for ongoing and special book sales. The money the Friends of the Library earn through these sales is given to the Douglas County Libraries Foundation to enhance programs and services.

We are not able to quote a value for the items you give us, but upon request a staff member will give you a receipt for the number of items donated and the date of donation.

Please do not make donations of:

• Items in poor condition -- yellow pages, highlighted text, mildew odor
• Textbooks
• Encyclopedias older than 5 years
• Back issues or runs of magazines
• Condensed books
• Computer books older than 5 years

From experience we know that people won't buy these items at the book sales We understand that it is difficult to throw away items that you have found useful in the past, but they have served their purpose. Please check with your local recycling agency to see if these items can be recycled.

Thank you for thinking of us.

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