Monetary Donations
Monetary donations are gratefully accepted at all times. We couldn't do what we do without generous donors. The library depends and appreciates private support. Your individual support enables the library to maintain a high level of quality of service to the community. Many employers will match your gift, making your donation go even further! You can donate by sending in a check, paying in cash at the front desk or online through our PayPal link.
We’re proud to be a Thrivent Choice®-enrolled organization. Through the Thrivent programs, we are eligible to receive grant dollars, fee-free donations, and support from Thrivent Action Team service projects. To learn more about Thrivent’s membership benefits and generosity programs visit thrivent.com/generosity.
Book/DVD Donations
We like book donations! Many donated items can be used to upgrade or expand the library's collection. If the donated item is not added to our shelves, the item will be sold at our ongoing book sale.
We are limited on space and often times have to take books that we can't sell to recycling so please help us by following these Guidelines for Donations.
Please do not place donated items in the book drops, near the book drops or near the building or library door; they can be brought to the front desk in the library during our open hours. Our staff will make sure they are acceptable items or direct you to the nearest recycling center.
**Items not meeting our guidelines and left at or in the book drop or building door will be placed in the dumpster.**
Items we accept (1 box or bag at a time if space allows)
Fiction hardcover and paperback books with copyright dates of 2018 and newer
Nonfiction hardcover or paperback books with copyright dates of 2018 an newer
DVDs
Items should be clean and free from:
Water spots
Marking
Bug infestations
Stains
Mutations
Odors
Mold or mildew
Yellowed, torn or missing pages
We do not accept:
Documents or papers, coloring books
VHS tapes
toys, tote bags or backpacks
Picture frames, painting or certificates
Home recordings
Items in poor condition
Textbooks, college prep books
Encyclopedias, dictionaries
Reader’s Digest Condensed Books
Magazines
Nearest Book Recycling drop offs:
Kutztown in the Giant parking lot near the gas pumps https://www.betterworldbooks.com/go/donate
Opportunity House Donation Bins:
- American Legion, 133 Centre Ave, Topton, 19562
- St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 50 Luther Drive, Mertztown 19539
If you think the book may have historical value some resources to check with
Abebooks.com (rare books value section) - https://www.abebooks.com/books/old-books-antique-appraising-pricing/book-values.shtml
Pennsylvania German cultural heritage center – 610-683-1589
Topton Borough Museum - 610-621-6680
Fleetwood Area Historical Society – 610-944-5800
Longswamp township Historical society – longswamphistory.org
We appreciate you following our guidelines and are grateful for your donations.
