What are book donation days?
Those are days that the public may donate their gently used books to the Friends.
When do the Friends hold book donation days?
A full schedule is available in the lobby of the Library or on the Library website under Friends. The Friends regularly posts the days on the Facebook,
Where do I bring my books I wish to donate?
The drop off location is in the rear of the Library at the garage door.
May I bring donated books to the Library Circulation desk?
No. The Friends is a group of citizens SEPARATE from the library who volunteer their time to help financially support the AUBURN PUBLIC LIBRARY (APL). Please do NOT bring book donations to the Library circulation desk. Book Donations and Book Sales are a project of the Friends of the APL, not the Library. Book Donations are only on certain days and times when the volunteers are present to accept the books. These days and times are published monthly on social media.
How many books may I donate?
Please limit your donation to (2) small bags or (2) small boxes per visit due to space limitations.
Are there guidelines for the type of book donation the Friends accepts?
The Friends accepts clean, GENTLY used hardcover and softcover books for both adults and children. Please, no books that are heavily marked up/highlighted, missing pages or otherwise torn, damaged or dirty. The books will be offered for sale and should be in good condition.
Do the Friends accept other media besides books?
Not at this time. The Friends does not accept magazines, textbooks, dictionaries, religious books, encyclopedia sets, puzzles, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes or LP records.
Where do I buy books from the Friends?
The Friends offers books for sale in the lobby of the Auburn Public Library. Prices are posted in the lobby. Also, the Friends holds a BIG Book Sale at the Library several times a year. Look for our flyers, and postings in the Lobby, on our Facebook group page and on the Library website under Friends for dates and times.
How do I make a monetary donation to the Friends?
Fill out the donation form in the Friends brochure. Mail your donation as directed in the brochure. The brochure is available in the lobby of the Library or on the Library website under Friends.
Is my donation tax deductible?
The Friends is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. You can claim a deduction for the full value of your gift as allowed by law. The Friends will mail you a receipt for your monetary donation noting our tax exempt status. Receipts may be requested for book donations at the time of the donation.
How do I become a member of the Friends?
Our brochure is available in the Library lobby and on the Friends tab of the Auburn Public Library website. Fill out the information section and follow the instructions for payment.
What do I do if I have additional questions?
- Please email friendsoftheauburnplibrary@gmail.com.
- Visit the Friends tab on the Auburn Public Library website.
- Visit our Facebook group page
