Donating Books to FRIENDS of the Heights Libraries
The FRIENDS of the Heights Libraries take book donations from the community but please follow the rules below!
Books, CDs, DVDs and audio books donated to Friends of the Heights Libraries help supply the ongoing sales in the Harvey and FRIENDS Bookshop, the FRIENDS eBay Store and our Mega Book Sale held twice a year.
How to Donate
- Donations of up to 5 boxes of books (and DVDs, CDs and audio books) will be accepted from the public at the Lee Road loading dock between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm Monday – Saturday ONLY. Sunday drop-offs are not permitted.
- Have more than 5 boxes? Email info@heightslibraries.org or call 216-932-3600, x1234 to schedule an appointment to drop-off donations or arrange a pick-up. A member of the FRIENDS will call back and arrange a time to pick-up your donation or to accept the donation at the loading dock.
- Small donations (one bag or box) may be dropped off at the Lee Road circulation desk.
Please note: Bags/boxes will NOT be returned, so please do not give donations in bags or boxes you wish to keep.
Visit our eBay Store to view and purchase unique and valuable donations >>
We DO NOT accept the following:
- Textbooks, Law or Medical Books older than 2 years
- Computer and Technology books older than 3 years
- Reference books older than 3 years
- Travel books older than 3 years
- Books in poor condition or written in
- CD’s, DVD’s or VHS tapes that are homemade or are missing covers
We especially encourage donating any of the following:
- Coffee table books
- Antique or collectible books
- Arts books
- History books
- Cooking books
- Gardening books
- Craft and hobby books
- African American literature
- Children’s books
- Current textbooks (within last two years)
- Recent Reference books (within last three years)
- Fiction
- Classical literature
- DVD’s
- Books on tape or CD
- CD’s
Donations to the Friends are tax deductible – a receipt of donation will be provided upon request – but we are prohibited by the IRS to specify a dollar amount of the donation.
You can become a FRIENDS member for as little as $10 a year; like the famous card, membership has its benefits!
Friends by the Numbers
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Members
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in Grants Given
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Books Sold
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