Friends of the library book sale returns this weekend. Ithaca genealogy in tompkins county, ny usa 1,060,369 new york 55,493 tompkins county 869 ithaca 331 note. Henry ward beecher donate dollars help keep our libraries a strong and vibrant part of life in west florida. Book sale tcplfoundation tompkins county public library. Donations friends of tompkins county public library book sale. We appreciate your support of the oviatt library in other ways. Proceeds benefit the tompkins county public library tcpl, the finger lakes library system flls and organizations working for literacy in tompkins county. If you have books to donate and live near one, they would appreciate your support. If you are cleaning out your book collection and think that ycl could stand to benefit, take a look at what ycl can take off your hands.
Tompkins county public library foundation lego donation form. Please let us know what youd like us to buy for the collection. Many other groups do the same thing we do send books to prisoners. Finger lakes reuse is now accepting book donations, and is actively working with local organizations to help with the effort to manage unsold books, including the lansing and tompkins county friends of the library programs.
A book is like a garden in the pocket chinese proverb we want to put more books in more hands, and we invite you to join us. 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. This project was fully paid for by the friends of lclc through grants and donations, giving the lansing community a debtfree, handicappedaccessible library building with a childrens room for reading and programming, a community meeting room, a periodical and reference room, administrative space, storage areas, and 25% more book space than. The tompkins county public library foundation serves as the fundraising arm for the public library. One of the largest events of its type in the united states, the booksale draws thousands to an esty street warehouse each year in search of books, records, cds and dvds provided through community donations. Book donation programs american library association. Members of the community individuals and families, foundations, businesses, trusts and organizations play a pivotal role in supporting tcpl through contributions to the foundation. Proceeds from friends of the tompkins county public library s biannual book sale go back to area libraries. The friends of the tompkins county public library book sale very much appreciate the enthusiastic help of students from ithaca college on their annual mlk day of service, saturday, january 25. Tompkins county public library foundation the tompkins county public library foundation serves as the fundraising arm for the public library. Ithacas booming book sale life in the finger lakes. Monetary donations consider making a monetary donation to the library. Books also regularly get unnecessarily disposed or recycled, despite existing alternatives at local resale outfits.
The money raised by the book sale goes towards libraries and literacy efforts in tompkins county. If you would like to send books to a prisoner in one of the states we dont support california, texas. In 1985, the old edgefield district genealogical society was chartered and began to add to the collection with donations from members and friends. May 05, 2016 first edition of game of thrones at ithaca book sale. Items are evaluated on the same basis as purchased materials and may be added to the librarys collection, donated to the friends book sale to benefit the library, or disposed of at the discretion of the library. With the rapidly evolving covid19 situation in tompkins county, we have taken this step to help protect the health of our volunteers and the community. Martin library is not accepting book donations at this time due to construction work and renovations. Throughout the year, the kings county library accepts donations of books, cds, dvds at every branch library location. Family reading partnership delivers programs and materials designed to empower families to playfully engage with their young children as a pathway to literacy in tompkins county, ny. Now, nearly 70 years later, it and the tompkins county library foundation cover the librarys entire acquisition budget. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. There is a one year moratorium ending june 20, 2020 on accepting book donations for the fol lobby book cart and an indefinite moratorium on accepting books for the librarys collection.
Exciting public programs, the latest digital resources, museumquality art exhibits, internet stations, wifi access, tools for developing early literacy skills and much more are free and accessible to community members of every age and every stage. Our purpose is to stimulate public interest in the library, purchase library materials, and support other cultural and educational programs in tompkins county. Donate a library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life. The fall portion of the biannual friends of the tompkins county public library book sale is underway. If you are seeking book donations, you may be eligible to apply for. You can also support our libraries by visiting any one of our branches and buying a book from one of our friends bookstores. Please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials. The friends book sale building is closed and we are not accepting book donations until further notice. Friends of the tompkins county public library book sale 509 esty st, ithaca, new york 14850 rated 4. The money raised at these events and with the inlibrary book sale directly supports the librarys operating budget. Items to be sold consist of donations made yearround, and include books. For the most up to date financial information, see more at 201stqtr dashboard financial fact sheet for more detailed information about community foundation grant making history, click here.
The friends of the tompkins county public library book sale is back this weekend, with 278,000 items for shoppers to peruse. Friends of the tompkins county public library book sale. All proceeds go directly to the friends of the library and directly benefit our library programming. Friends of the tompkins county public library book sale ithaca. The students helped us with a variety of jobs as we receive, organize, and sort donations to prepare for our spring sale in may. Twice per year the library holds book sales that last about one week in the melvin room. Take a look at community foundation 1q20 grants and the new community foundation quarterly dashboard financial fact sheet. Once we have space, we will gladly take donations again, but we are unable to at this time. Our libraries are happy to accept new or used books in good condition. In addition to assisting our library, the friends also donate to other organizations with reading. This guide provides information on some of the groups and organizations that do handle book donations including donations of used books. The friends of tcpl is a membership organization, dedicated to helping our public libraries and promoting literacy in our community.
Beryl barrs voice, with its distinctive new zealand accent, has welcomed shoppers to the friends of the tompkins county public library fotl book sale for the past dozen or so years. First edition of game of thrones at ithaca book sale. Make a tax deductable donation to friends of the library of tampahillsborough county, a 501c3 organization. So, gather those donations and keep them safe for now. Although we are not affiliated with any of these, we wholeheartedly support their work. Tompkins county public library foundation about us old. Well start taking donations again on saturday, nov 11. The tompkins county public library foundation serves as a bridge between the community and the library, making it possible for donors like you to show your support. The guidelines for gifts and donations are available here also pdf version. Donating books and materials to the library is a great way to pass along your used reading or electronic media items so others may enjoy them.
About us friends of tompkins county public library book sale. Memorial endowments the book endowment fund exists to stabilize the librarys book budget and to honor people who are important to the donor or to the community. Longrunning friends of the library book sale benefits. With the rapidly evolving covid19 situation in tompkins. Due dates of checked out library items will be extended until libraries reopen. One of the large donations came from the johnson museum at cornell. Were considering options for having a sale in june or july or bringing books to the community in other ways.
Exciting public programs, the latest digital resources, museumquality art exhibits, internet stations, wifi access, tools for developing early literacy skills and much more are free and accessible to community members of every age and. Friends of tompkins county public library book sale. Proceeds from friends of the tompkins county public librarys biannual book sale go back to area libraries. Aug 05, 2015 friends expand tompkins booksale donation hours at 509 esty. Ithaca genealogy in tompkins county, ny usa 1,060,369 new york 55,493 tompkins county 869 ithaca 331. The friends of the tompkins county public library, founded in 1946, is a. The friends of the tompkins county public library will expand their hours for accepting community donations for august and.
All items collected are sold online through better world books. Are you ready for the friends of the library book sale. The coming together of the community for the book sale has been a tradition since 1945. Every dollar raised helps to buy books and other materials our community so desperately needs. If you live in ithaca, one of the questions you will inevitably be asked is did you get to the book sale. Help united way, catholic charities and others give back. Friends expand tompkins booksale donation hours at 509 esty. Contributions help the library serve and respond in light of growing usage, evolving needs, changing demographics, and major shifts in technology and publishing.
She maintained the tompkins library as a genealogical and historical research library with focus on old edgefield district for many years. Exhibit hall, cornell local history research library, thalerhowell archives 2nd floor. Residents of the community may donate to the library in a variety of ways. Books, audio books, cds, dvds, records, puzzles, and games are donated by the community and will be found at our sales. Since last falls sale, 180 volunteers have been working on handling donations. Home book donation programs libguides at american library.
It originated to help raise funds to purchase books for the library. Please see our donations page for more information about acceptable donation items and tax receipts. Because of your generosity and the decision to postpone book sales until further notice, we have run out of room. Experience the joy of reading, the power of information and the strength of community connections at the tompkins county public library. Currently the friends of the library are not accepting book donations. Support from the friends of the tompkins county public library is funded by the friends of the tompkins county public library booksale. Mar 18, 2020 we appreciate all the support we have received for book sales.
Friends of the tompkins county public library book sale, 509. The friends of the tompkins county public library fosters a partnership between the organization and the tompkins county public library, other public libraries and library systems serving the county, and the community in order to advocate for and support quality library. The friends of the tompkins county public libra ry, founded in 1946, is a notforprofit membership organization for people interested in books and libraries. Nonprofit organizations, such as the friends of the library or library foundations. The friends of the tompkins county public library fosters a partnership between the organization and the tompkins county public library, other public libraries and library systems serving the county, and the community in order to advocate for and support quality library services for all. Were still closed for donations until later this spring. Donations friends of tompkins county public library book. The sale boasts used books in over 70 categories, as well books in 93 different languages. The information on this page will be updated as the situation changes. The library gratefully accepts donations of books for all book sales. Dec 11, 2018 donations can be mailed or dropped off at arctic league.
Visit our service closures due to covid19 page for library news and updates. Donations can be mailed or dropped off at arctic league. We gladly accept your taxdeductible donation of the following types of materials to our. Jan 24, 2019 please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials. Readathon tompkins county public library foundation. Donate your books today to help contribute to our library. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Book donations are accepted with the understanding that the library may make whatever use of the material it feels appropriate. Much of the money goes to our public library, but money also goes towards the finger lakes library system, local literacyrelated nonprofits, and grants for those who study the library sciences.
Our library has always relied upon a partnership of private and public funds, from its earliest days as the cornell free library founded nearly 150 years ago by. All madison public library buildings and book drops are closed. Alert carver county library locations closed beginning march 18, 2020, click. Games, cds, records, dvds and more will also be sold. Please contact the library director for more information. Much of the money goes to our public library, but money also goes towards the finger lakes library system, local literacyrelated nonprofits, and grants for. The book endowment fund exists to stabilize the librarys book. The number of items available for each sale exceeds 250,000. In total, theyve put in about,000 hours organizing, shelving. Ithacatompkins county public library closed dont have a library card.
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