Donation of Items
The Friends encourages and accepts donations of books, compact discs,
phonograph records, audio and video cassette tapes, computer hardware and
software.
The Friends of the Arlington Public Library, Inc. accepts all print and non-print materials for the biannual book sales, with the understanding that all materials will be disposed of in the most profitable way possible. All donations to the Friends are tax deductible, but the value of same must be determined by the donor in accordance with I.R.S. rulings.
FAPL recommends that all materials be
delivered to a Library facility, so that the Library may select suitable
materials for the Library collections before passing the materials on to the
Friends. Donations can be delivered to our warehouse at 2205 W. Division,
Suite G-4 on Monday mornings from 9:00 am to noon or on the 1st and 3rd
Saturdays from 9:00 am to noon. Pick up of large boxed donations may be
arranged by telephone (817) 548-9768. Donations help make our book sales a
success.
After several years of experience the Friends have discovered that several
items cannot be resold and are best disposed of through a paper recycle
plan. These items include
Most magazines over one year old, and those magazines that are published
weekly;
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Reference items such as almanacs over three years old;
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Books in the following subject categories must be up to date and not over ten years old:
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Business, Medicine, Parenting, Psychology, and Science;
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Books in the following subject categories have different cut-off dates:
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Computers: No older than three years, except for titles in the Dummies series and titles related to Windows 98;
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Consumer Guides: No older than three years;
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Encyclopedias: No older than twenty years and no Yearbooks regardless of date;
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Law books: Current year only;
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Paperbacks: Condition is very important. Books that are soiled, torn, have covers
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Missing or contain loose pages are recycled;
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Reader’s Digest Condensed Books: No older than eight years;
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Income Tax Manuals: Current year only;
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Textbooks: No older than eight years;
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Travel Guides: No older than five years; and
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Vocational Study Guides: No older than four years.
Regardless of subject category, all materials must be in good or better condition. Records must be free of scratches. All sets (books, records, tapes, and videos) must be complete.
Other Ways You Can Help Raise Funds for the Library
Sturdy Bookbags are available for purchase at all the library locations. They are very convenient for all your trips to the library and they make excellent gifts. There are currently two style, each is $10.00
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Thank you for your support.
Make a Gift in Memory or in Honor of a
Loved One
Honor a living or deceased family member or friend with a book or books
purchased in their name, or in their memory, as a gift to the Arlington
Public Library System.
Such donations can be made through the Friends or directly at any branch of the Arlington Public Library.