Book Donations

The Norman Williams Public Library welcomes donations of books from private libraries, both hardcover and paperback, anytime we are open. Schools and other organizations with a large quantity of books to pass along should check with the director before dropping them off.

Some donations will be used to replace damaged materials. Others will be added to the collection. Most will be sold in the library’s book sales including the rare book sale and the ongoing foyer book sale to raise money for programs, add new books to the collection, and fund the overall upkeep of the library.

We accept all types of books, new or old, though we discourage the donation of out-of-date textbooks, magazines, encyclopedias, atlases before 1990, and Reader’s Digest books. We accept vinyl records but are not currently accepting DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, or cassettes.

Like all charitable donations, you may be able to write off the value of your donation from your income tax. All you need to do is ask the main desk librarian for the form that we will initial with the number of books delivered. Please be aware that librarians are not licensed appraisers for tax purposes. We suggest you consult a book appraiser if you need a specific valuation.

To keep the weight manageable for you and for us, wine or liquor boxes are the ideal size to pack up the books. There are more details on our Policies page. If you have any questions feel free to email or call 802.457.2295.