Grassroot givers in front of book house of stuyvesant plaza 1475 western ave 5185421276 we are in front of the book house, on the sidewalk. Click here to see if a goodwill near you needs used books. For donors outside of this area, please contact the restore closest to you i. Donate materials and supplies or gently used furniture items to help provide home ownership opportunities in partnership with low income households. Africana librarians council alc book donations committee. The recycling center at the transfer station is free and open to anyone. Clearinghouse for troy agencies whose clients need furniture. Call first to get particulars before you transport possessions. Mario miele obituary colonie, ny albany times union. New york city alone is composed of five separate counties, which include manhattan, brooklyn, queens, the bronx and staten island. One of our dedicated booksellers will answer live and be able to fulfill your book requests for curbside pickup. Contacting the voluntary service office at the albany stratton vamc will provide you with more information on ongoing programs and projects that need your help. Book aid international is always in need of appropriate books and financial support. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale.
The friends of the schenectady county public library was organized in 1966 to enhance and support library programs through donations of both time and money. All proceeds from these sales are donated to the albany county public library to help purchase new materials. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of donated books helps fund albanys neighborhood libraries. Community service organizations accepting donations of used item. Albany, ny nonprofits and charities donate, volunteer. They also will take books in good condition and the bookshelf theyre on, if youre feeling minimalist. Donations in the form of a check or money order should be made payable to. The friends of the library accepts donations of books, dvds, cds, and audiobooks. Your donations of time, money, and books help us achieve the levels of service and programs that our community deserves. Book thug nation buys books in these subject areas. Mar 26, 2020 in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in bobs name may be made to the community hospice of schenectady, 445 new karner road, albany, ny, 12205 or to a.
Donations are accepted at the bookstore mondayfriday 10 am8 pm and saturdaysunday 10 am4 pm. The committee works with asa to advertise, solicit applications, and select proposals for the asa funded gretchen walsh book donation awards. New york based nonprofit pajama program donates new books and pajamas to kids living in group homes, shelters and temporary housing facilities. Donations are matched to an organization in their area, where individuals can drop off the donation to that organization. Donations friends of the albany county public library. If youre feeling generous, donating your used books can be a great way to find them a loving home. Albany public library foundation 161 washington avenue albany, ny 12210. Acla manual for international book and journal donations. In fact, a percentage of the net sale price of every book goes to these great causes. Theres a book drop box in the parking lot of the albany library delaware branch. The rye free reading room no longer hosts an annual book sale or an indoor book sale. Box 758517, topeka, ks, 666758517 or the elks major projects at the guilderland elks, 3867 carman rd, schenectady, ny.
The friends of albany public library is a memberbased organization that supports the librarys mission through programming and donations. Apr 25, 2020 book donations albany ny april 25, 2020 albany med auxiliary book s in upstate new york local libraries challenged by book albany ny area munity resources lbh grroot givers book drive the. Donating in addition to the above suggestions the aids council of northeastern new york does multiple used book sales throughout the year. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. We accept donations of beautiful, likenew books and put them back into the community through various programs, such as albany feedandread and little free library. How to donate used books in long island pen and the pad. We are continuing to give to individuals, agencies, schools and families in need and are excited to welcome all of you to our new. Other items needed are playing cards, backpacks, mens boots any size, and toiletries, such as shampoo, toothpaste and body wash. Donations by credit card can be charged to mastercard, visa or american express using our secure online donation web page or by telephone at 5182623322 donors may elect to designate their gift for a specific program or division.
Book project 1075 new scotland rd, albany ny 12208. Robert lawson obituary colonie, ny albany times union. Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in general. Donations are accepted at central library year round. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick up your donation rain or shine. Look for the bright green collection boxes in the parking lots of the main library off elk st. Dec 12, 2019 oddly enough, the new york public library doesnt encourage used book donations at most of its branches. Grassroot givers is a nonprofit in albany that accepts donations of clothes, books and home essentials, and gives them to lowincome individuals, free of charge. Books can be shipped to housing works at 126 crosby street, new york, ny 10012 attn. Where to donate books you no longer need or sell if you. Local libraries give us so many books for freelets give some back to them. Give help catholic charities of the diocese of albany. Long island, the 17th most populous island in the world, according to the 2000 census, offers a. Proceeds from their stores are used to fund adult rehabilitation centers, where those in the grip of addiction find help, hope, and a second chance at life.
Donating used books is one way to pass them onto committed readers while creating space for new books. Donations of cash and materials supplement the operating budget of the facility and provide for the increasing needs of the veterans we serve. Over 60 amazing volunteers help sort, price, and clean donations, stock the shelves, and run the shop which is open seven days a week for a total of 56 hours. Local libraries challenged by book donations the daily gazette. Any books we cant sell are either donated directly to one of our nonprofit partners or recycled. Making a gift to albany med albany medical college.
Other local thrift stores also will usually accept book donations. Veterans miracle center is a veterans resource in albany ny. All items should be in working order and in resalable condition. Since our inception in 2011, we have given out over 300,000 books to albany public schools, books for troops, albany county headstart and countless other organizations. Albany a schenectady attorney has won a prestigious award by. The ranfurly library service of new york is an autonomous organization with basically the same goals as its british sister organization listed above, book aid international. Albany med auxiliary book s in upstate new york local libraries challenged by book albany ny area munity resources lbh grroot givers book drive the. Vmc albany serves area veterans needs by providing no cost support for veterans. United states committee for refugees and immigrants, albany field office 518 4591790. If you have historically significant manuscripts, photographs, books, archival materials or other items that you believe would enhance the librarys research and special collections, please contact one of the librarys curators or, for general inquiries, please contact gifts.
Donations by credit card can be charged to mastercard, visa or american express using our secure online donation web page or by telephone at 5182623322. Veterans miracle center veterans resource albany ny. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. Book donations committee of alcasa the book donations committee meets twice a year at the spring and fall meetings of the africana librarians council. Places in nyc that accept book donations pocketsense. Where you can donate your nolongerused childrens books. A nonprofit in albany that accepts donations of clothes, books. Dress for success is an international notforprofit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. If you have damaged, dirty, or moldy books, or magazines, and wish to discard them, they can be taken to the clifton park transfer station, 217 vischer ferry road, rexford. Please call 3716669 for more information on the transfer stations single stream recycling bins. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. Capital district habitat for humanity restore donations phone number.
New york is practically synonymous with new york city, which has not only the largest population of any city in the united states, but is also one of its most popular tourist destinations. How to make a gift toy donations albany medical college. Reading reflections, co eden schneck, 2500 nesconset highway, 17b, stony brook, ny 11790. We serve albany, rensselaer, and saratoga counties. The africana librarians council book donations committee reads grant proposals and makes recommendations to asa. Donate books with a free donation pickup pickup please. Jun 20, 2016 donations are accepted at the bookstore mondayfriday 10 am8 pm and saturdaysunday 10 am4 pm.
Oddly enough, the new york public library doesnt encourage used book donations at most of its branches. We accept donations by appointment only at the center building at 628 madison avenue. But, in the heart of literary manhattan, a library thats been around for more than a century, the st. Long island, the 17th most populous island in the world, according to the 2000 census, offers a number of institutions that accept donations. The albany medical center foundation po box 8928 albany, ny 12208. Profits from these sales help support collection development, library programming and staff development. Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome nonprofit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids, supporting families, building schools and filling libraries. Community service organizations accepting donations of.
Reading reflections, co eden schneck, 800 woodbury road, suite k, woodbury, ny 11797. Mar 15, 2020 in lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the, p. You may also donate to the librarys foundation online. Where you can donate your nolongerused childrens books kristi. Find 2 listings related to book donation in albany on. These items are processed by the friends of the library for sale at the whitney book corner or at the library book sales. If for some reason your local restore is unable to accommodate your donation, or if you live in an area that is not clearly serviced by another restore i. Agnes library on amsterdam avenue and west 81st street, runs a twiceamonth used book sale in the basement that is a bibliophiles dream. The new york public library relies on the generosity of its donors to build its research and special collections. Donate used textbooks, like law books or medical books, so that students in a tight financial situation can keep up with their studies. Addictions care center of albany contacted aoa to let us know that it no longer accepts furniture donations. But there are other organizations and institutions who are happy to receive your used in good condition books. You can donate gently used books to albany public library through better world books at two branches.
In 2014, pajama program distributed over 250,000 books and over 250,000 pajama sets to children across the u. Sep 02, 2014 you can donate gently used books to albany public library through better world books at two branches. Donate to the restore habitat for humanity capital district. The albany medical center foundation at 518 2623322. Make a donation to reading reflections long island new york. Where to donate books you no longer need book riot. We accept donations of beautiful, likenew books and put them back into the community through various programs, such as albany feedandread and little. Ranfurly library service of new york book aid international. Donations are critical to our success in supporting the library, and your donation is sincerely appreciated. Subreddit dedicated to the capital of new york state, albany.
No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. Grassroot givers 1075 new scotland rd, albany ny 12208. Donation programs, international leads, 83 1994,69. As founder and executive director genevieve piturro wrote in a huffington post blog post. Alice reed sorts through donated books at the schenectady county public. By becoming a friend of the library, your annual membership contribution will help fund a variety of free public programs, and will also support staff training and workshops. There is, unfortunately, no room or sort or store donated books. The african studies association asa offers an annual grant program to assist book donation projects with shipping costs to send book donations to african libraries and schools. In 2018 the friends gave away over 400 boxes of books. Accepts donations of new pajamas and new books for children via website. About friends of the library we hold 34 large book sales each year, in addition to books sold on amazon and in the book nook. Book sale donations the friends of the library accepts donations of books, dvds, cds, and audiobooks. Albany public library 161 washington ave 5184274367. Some organizations may provide pick up service, so be sure to ask.
Recently, we moved to 522 washington avenue, at the corner of quail street and washington ave. Directory of book donation programs university at albany. For nyc donations, please contact us and we will be happy to provide information on our manhattan dropoff location. The friends book shop saratoga springs public library. Make a donation to reading reflections long island new. Our donations hours are mondaythursday 10am to 2pm or by appointment. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the, p. The salvation army is one of the worlds largest providers of social aid. Welcome to the book house of stuyvesant plaza the book. Libraries usually accept donations and sell those books in a friends of the library fundraiser. Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in. Guidelines for donations friends of the clifton park. The friends of the library gives books to many community members and organizations. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in bobs name may be made to the community hospice of schenectady, 445 new karner road, albany, ny, 12205 or to a.