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