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Contribute Materials

 

Donations of books and audiovisual materials are usually accepted at all library locations.  All donations are assessed by library staff to determine if they are needed for the Library’s collection.  Materials not kept for the Library are given to the Friends and Foundation of the Arlington Public Library.   

Donations are tax deductible. While we can't provide a monetary value for your gift, we're happy to write you a receipt for your taxes. Please ask for a donation receipt when making any donations.

Accepted Donations

We accept the following items in good, clean condition: 

  • Hardcover and paperback books in any language
  • Graphic novels and comic books
  • DVDs, CDs, Records and audio books
  • Rare, collectible books
  • Sets that are complete and current
  • Tax manuals, current year only
  • Magazines, current year only
  • Craft and cooking magazines of any age
  • Reader’s Digest condensed books less than 1 year old
  • Computer books less than 3 years old
  • Reference items (i.e. almanacs) less than 3 years old
  • Consumer Guides less than 3 years old 
  • Textbooks less than 3 years old
  • Encyclopedias less than 3 years old
  • Vocational Study Guides less than 4 years old
  • Travel Guides less than 5 years old
  • Business, Finance, Medicine & Psychology materials less than 5 years old
  • Yearbooks
  • Prints, post cards, games, jigsaw puzzles 

We do not accept:

  • Weekly magazines
  • National Geographic, single issues 
  • Law Books 
  • Decorative art
  • VCR or cassette tapes
  • Old computers and equipment

Love Your Library: Amazon Wishlist

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The Arlington Public Library has an Amazon Wishlist. The items in the list have been carefully selected by librarians to be added to the Library’s collection for our patrons to enjoy.  If you would like to purchase an item for the Library, please click on the link above and make a selection for purchase.  Unless otherwise instructed, Amazon will send the purchased items directly to the Library. 

If you'd like to be recognized on a bookplate, please leave the following information in the "Free Gift Note" field at check out:

  • Name
  • Email address or phone number
  • Message to be included on your bookplate