Library Donations!
In the middle of a mystery bundle give away post on Facebook the other day, I included a side comment about books for libraries or other charities. The response was overwhelming. (Thanks, all!) So I’m making this post the Official Library Donation Spot.
I would be delighted to see all my author copies flutter away to libraries, hospices, and shelters since it’s silly for them to be mouldering on shelves when they could be read and enjoyed. The only caveat is that all of these places tend to have their own collection and donation policies. So:
— If you’re a librarian or work at one of these organizations and would like a book donation, email away! If you let me know where to send them (and if there are any particular needs), I’ll bundle up some books for you.
— If you think your library/organization might want them but you don’t work or volunteer there, it would be a great help if you could check with the relevant librarian/coordinator and have them contact me if they’re interested. As much as I’d love to send books to everyone, I need to make sure they’re really wanted and who the correct contact is before I can put them in the mail.
Here is the list I have so far (in no particular order):
— FMWR Fort Lee Community Library
— Hurricane Branch Library
— Opelousas Public Library
— Cleveland Bradley County Public Library
— Dayton Valley Branch Library
— Manna House and Safe Harbor, Brunswick, GA
— Rourk Branch Library
— Oak Park Public Library
— Bath Twp Library
— Sterling Municipal Library
— Lincolnville Community Library
Is there anyone I’ve left out? If you don’t see your library or organization here, just let me know!
Camden Public Library, Camden Maine 04843 http://www.librarycamden.org/using-the-library/about-the-library/ My friend, Ken Gross, runs the programs…Ken Gross
Lincolnville Community Library… Lincolnville didn’t even have a library until recently, when a group of dedicated volunteers got the library rolling! (Literally!)Check out the little movie at the bottom of the page! My husband, Paul Cartwright helped coordinate the moving of the donated building, the old schoolhouse, across the street to some donated land! http://www.lincolnvillelibrary.org/about.html#history
They are both extraordinary libraries, with wonderful community programs for everyone! Thanks so much Lauren, for these opportunities. I could bring the books there, or contact the folks there on the website? Thanks so much, Susan Shaw
Thanks, Susan! I’ll send some books your way for them!
Thank you, Lauren, for donating your books to libraries. I received a bundle of your books last year for my library, the Helen Kate Furness Free Library in Wallingford, PA, and it’s now rare that I see them on the shelves – they’ve been checked out since I received them. Thank you, again!
That makes me so happy to hear! Thanks, Jennifer!
Lauren, that is very generous of you.
Hello Lauren, Security Public Library would love some books, it is a small library. I called them and they said they would love to have some of your books. Thank You so much, Deb Deguchi
Att. Barbra Janssen (she is the head Librarian)
Security Public Library
715 Aspen Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
719-391-3191
Thanks so much, Deb! I’ve added it to the list!
Hi Lauren-
I am a member of Friends of Tuzzy Library at the Top of the World in Barrow. We would be honoured to have copies of your books in our collection.
The mailing address is:
Tuzzy Consortium Library
attn Erin Hollingsworth
PO Box 749
Barrow, AK (AL is the abbreviation for Alabama!!)
99723
Thank you so much!
Thanks, Laura! I’ll add Tuzzy Library to the list…. The books will probably make their way into the mail later this week or early next week as I continue to make my way through the list.