The san francisco center for the book is a home for a diverse community of people to engage in learning the art and craft of the book. They are committed to improving literacy and a love of reading amongst children. Due to the covid19 crisis, we are not accepting book donations at this time. San francisco public library home san francisco public. You can contact the donation center at 415 5228600. A dramatic skylight crowns the soaring atrium, flooding every nook and cranny with natural light. Your contributions are essential to sustaining the organizations mission. Your donation is taxdeductible and provides critical support to library programs and collections. If you live outside of the boston area, we encourage you donate books to a books to prisoners group near you. Jan 27, 2020 while the san francisco public library will accept hardcover and paperback books in good condition on all subjectsdonations can be dropped off at the friends donation center at 1630 17th. Sf public library book donation center, san francisco recyclewhere.
Donate now friends of the san francisco public library. Donate books to charity free nationwide book donation pick up. Paul leonard library at san francisco state may take some textbooks and used magazines. Executive director, friends of san francisco library. Fill out our contribution form and mail or fax download foundation contribution form to. Discover the role of the main library in that prestigious award. Top 10 best book donations in san francisco, ca takeout. The san francisco public library system is dedicated to free and equal access to information, knowledge, independent learning and the joys of reading for our diverse community.
Sep 17, 2018 the friends of the san francisco public library accepts donations of materials which they sell to raise money for the library. Stunning architecture, a vast collection, wideranging services explore it all. Adoptabook the adoptabook program aims to fund the restoration of 150 books in uc san franciscos rare book collection. Donations can be brought to the main library circulation desk whenever the library is open. Book donation center sf station san franciscos city guide. Many neighborhoods also have their own libraries where neighbors are encouraged to give and. Materials not added to the librarys collections are offered to the friends of the san francisco public library for their book sales the proceeds of which are used to fund library programs, or may be shared with other appropriate institutions as part of the. Where to donate masks, gloves and supplies for san.
Sutro library san francisco california state library. Reviews on donate books in san francisco, ca friends of san francisco public library book donation center, green apple books, readers bookstore. Upon request, we can arrange for pickup of larger donations from san mateo, burlingame and hillsborough. Materials not added to the librarys collections are offered to the friends of the san francisco public library for their book sales the proceeds of. Learn more about how you can support your friends through volunteering or donating to their book sales and community events. Parents, providers and our community are welcome to loan items from our collection, curated for children 06 years old. The mechanics institute is a leading cultural center in the san francisco bay area that includes a vibrant library, a worldrenowned chess program, and a full calendar of engaging cultural events. Our unique online resources are utilized by students and practitioners around the world. Friends of the san francisco public library, a nonprofit organization that supports the public library, accepts book donations at its center at 438 treat ave. With your support, these unique materials will remain accessible to researchers and will be preserved for future generations. While some items are added to the collection, most donations go to the friends of the library book sales. The ucsf library is an invaluable resource for students and health care professionals all over the bay area.
Since san franciscos shelterinplace order was announced on march 16, the childrens book project has acted quickly to support the needs of our most vulnerable families. While the san francisco public library will accept hardcover and paperback books in good condition on all subjects donations can be dropped off at the friends donation center at 1630 17th. Sf public library book donation center, san francisco. As someone who is fortunate enough that most of my experience with the prison system has happened through netflix, i took that to mean simply that when youre in the same small space day after day, it gets boring. Please note that all donations are tax deductible as defined by law. Enter zip code to see what is accepted for reuse, recycling or disposal in the counties of alameda, contra costa, san francisco or the city of palo alto. Thoughtful donations to the library are appreciated. Some organizations focus on buying new books rather than accepting used. Click a button in the library search tool below to search for libraries nearby or around the world.
If you have a generous heart and some new or very gently used books, videos, or cds that you dont need, you should donate them to your local branchs friends of the library, who gratefully accept these items at donation bins in all library locations, except. Green apple books has partnered with to provide quality audiobooks at affordable prices. Gifts of money are the management responsibility of the library s finance office and the office of the city librarian. Where can i donate books to the san francisco public library. Each year we receive nearly a million donated books, which we in turn resell to the public through our friends bookstores and book sales. San francisco center for the book relies on the involvement and generosity of individual contributors combined with grants from foundations and government agencies to fund our educational initiatives, public programs and exhibitions. The friends of the san francisco public library is a notforprofit 501c3 organization. Please deposit donations in the wall donation book drop in the main library lobby during regular library service hours. You can also donate books and other items in the plps name to community thrift store on valencia st. Bankers boxes are highly desired but otherwise the boxes don.
So many of us have books piling up in corners, lining up along the floor, stacked in piles on desks, overflowing from our bookshelves. Each year we receive nearly a million donated books, which we in turn resell to the public through our friends bookstore and book sales. All book sales take place at the main library auditorium, 840 west orange avenue. Title a guide book to san francisco contributor names hittell, john s. Where in san francisco to donate your joyless items curbed sf. You must first enter search criteria and click the search button. Bound together books 69 haight st, san francisco, ca, 94117 hours are 11.
The sf public library was named 2018 library of the year by library journal magazine. The friends is pleased to accept donations of current. But its when you get inside that the real magic appears. San francisco public library accepts gifts of money to enhance library services through the provision of additional materials and services, as well as noncash gifts of books and other materials. Founded in 1854, the mechanics institute is one of the oldest institutions on the west coast of the united states.
San diego public library foundation po box 120391 san diego, ca 92112 fax. Book donation center events, things to do in san francisco. Adolph sutros heirs donated his collection to the california state library in 19 with the requirement that the collection stay within the city of san francisco. Internet archive book donations 300 funston avenue san francisco, ca 94118. The book club of california is deeply grateful for the support of our donors. Donations may be taken to the friends donation center at 1630 17 th street between carolina and wisconsin streets. Only a portion of book club membership dues are deductible, please inquire if you have questions. Mar 26, 2020 the internet archive gratefully accepts book donations small and large from patrons and partners. Donate books out of an abundance of caution, we are closing are the donation center and the friends bookstores today through the weekend. Friends of san francisco public library book donation center. Give the gift of literacy when you donate your used books to charity.
Through public programs, exhibitions, and classes the center promotes knowledge of the traditional book arts and exploration of experimental book forms. A dramatic skylight crowns the soaring atrium, flooded with natural light. Our lending library is free of charge and open to all. Books can be dropped off at our office directions during volunteer hours. The map does not automatically display any little free library locations. Read on for additional ways to support the library. You can find out more about the gift of reading book drive. While the library is closed, please join us online for storytimes, book clubs and other virtual events. Call 415 77777 for drop off hours at the book donation center at fort mason.
Donate to the friends of the oakland public library fopl today to support special programs and projects that enhance library services to the residents of oakland, piedmont, and emeryville. Green apple books on the park 1231 9th avenue, sf ca 94122. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad. We are the librarys investors, advocates and champions, ensuring long term funding and robust programming in libraries throughout the city. You can still mail books, but please make sure they fit our guidelines below. Prison book program relies on the support of people like you. The mechanics institute is the first chamber in the beating heart of san franciscos literary scene. Donate books friends of the san francisco public library. See 6 photos and 1 tip from 112 visitors to friends of the san francisco public library donation center. To donate to the foundation via paypal, click here. They will accept most hardcover and paperback books in good condition on all subjects. Book program friends of the san francisco public library.
After operating in various locations for nearly a century, the sutro library moved to a permanent home at san francisco state university in 2012. The friends of the san francisco public library accepts donations of materials which they sell to raise money for the library. Friends of the library city of south san francisco. Sep 03, 2015 organizations that donate used books need help with postage and supplies. The adoptabook program aims to fund the restoration of 150 books in uc san franciscos rare book collection. Even if you have nothing to spare, you can volunteer. Due to the current pandemic and our temporary closures, we are currently not accepting book donations at any location. The sutro library the state librarys san francisco branch holds the original collection of adolph sutro 18301898, california businessman and san francisco mayor.
Friends of the san francisco public library donation center. Its easy to admire the main library of san francisco from afar, its stately rectangular body spanning an entire block. When you research how to donate your books to prisons, the same phrase comes up over and over again. For a limited time, they are offering new members two audiobooks for the price of one with 100% of the proceeds going to green apple. While the san francisco public library will accept hardcover and paperback books in. Donors may mail or dropoff books to our san francisco headquarters. Within 3 days, we distributed over 3,000 free books to children at sf emergency childcare centers for front line responders and sfusd food distribution centers. Jan 07, 2004 friends of the san francisco public library. Reviews on book donations in san francisco, ca friends of san francisco public library book donation center, friends of the sf public library annual big. Filled with books, history, rich programming and writers and readers of all walks, youll be bathed in inspiration here, as i was on the many days i spent composing chapters of the orphan masters son, in the institutes comfy, leather chairs adam johnson, pulitzer prizewinning author.
Donated books are resold to the public at our bookstore and online. Childrens book project is a san francisco based nonprofit that collects and distributes gently used childrens books for youth of all ages. Mechanics institute library a san francisco bay area. Childrens council san francisco toybook lending library. Call 415 5574257 for pickup and general information. The san francisco center for the book is a 501c3 nonprofit educational organization. Where to donate masks, gloves and supplies for san francisco. The friends of the redwood city public library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that operates a resale bookstore located in the lobby of the downtown library. To donate books to the bcc library, please click here. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The internet archive gratefully accepts book donations small and large from patrons and partners donors may mail or dropoff books to our san francisco headquarters. San francisco center for the book donate, volunteer, and. In addition, the library seeks donations of materials related to south san francisco history, such as school yearbooks, for inclusion in the history collection. You can donate in person in the san francisco area or by shipping your books to them.
What not to donate when you donate your books to prisons. Where in san francisco to donate your joyless items. Please help us by donating books to be scanned or with financial support for the scanning process. The san francisco public library regularly accepts donations. If you have 3 6 boxes to donate, please telephone the library first at 650 5227802 to coordinate with the friends of the library president before you bring any boxes into the library. The library has a large collection of publications and items dating from the th to the 21st centuries as well as one of the largest genealogy collections in the u. We will find your books appreciative new homes, and 100% of the funds raised will go to the san diego public library. Friends of the san francisco public library is a membersupported, nonprofit organization that raises funds and advocates for a premier public library in san francisco. Donations to the book club of california are fully taxdeductible in accordance with the internal revenue code. Go to membership page for membership donation options. Top 10 best donate books in san francisco, ca updated covid. Though oaklands libraries are closed, the main library is repurposing its book return. Your donation is taxdeductible and helps to provide critical support to the san francisco public library. Because shipping books can be expensive, we strongly encourage you to consider donating.