BOOK DONATION GUIDELINES

What We’re Looking for
Friends of the Library can accept all kinds of clean, attractive books and audio-visual materials.

Books, Audio Books or A/V Materials on These Themes:

Our Most Wanted List
•    Art
•    Biographies
•    Children’s
•    Cooking   
•    Crafts
•    Decorating
•    Gardening
•    History
•    Sheet Music   
•    Home Improvement
•    Military
•    Photography
•    Travel

Donations We Can’t Accept

•    Magazines
•    Old text books
•    Legal books that are out of date
•    Reader’s Digest Condensed Books
•    Encyclopedias older than 5 years
•    Anything in poor condition—no damaged, dirty, mildewed items, please

For any items Friends do not accept, try used book stores or donating them to local schools, retirement communities, clinics, or medical offices or to a recycling company. 

How to Donate

Bring boxes marked “Friends of the Library” to any Columbus Metropolitan Library branch or to the Library Store at the Main Library. To donate a large quantity, call the Friends of the Library at 849-1056 or email skinsey@columbuslibrary.org to make arrangements.