A public library board was established in january 1977 and the library moved out of centennial school and into two branches, ridgeway and cottonwood, in 1978. Coquitlam public library accepts donations of recently published books and audiovisual materials. Savers value village accepts donations of used goods on behalf of nonprofits, and purchases those goods from the nonprofit, providing them with unrestricted revenue. Coquitlam public library is a public library that serves coquitlam, british columbia. We welcome all donations as they help us to engage our diverse community through creativity, discovery and. Friends of the libraries adoptabook program donation forms are available in all library agencies and online. The library and the friends of the library appreciate donations of materials. How to download ebooks from your local library cnet. Donations are accepted in person at the information desk of your local burnaby public library branch. Victoria salvation army, 525 johnson st, 2503843755 times colonist book drive. While we regret having to cancel these activities, we are committed. Developmental disabilities association of british columbia call 180065431 or email. Big brothers big sisters of vancouver call 604 5262447 or email to schedule a vancouver donation pickup.
Volunteer, join a local friends chapter, donate materials or make a financial donation. Coquitlam library friends make good use of literacyfund grant. Book donation programs libguides at american library. I believe theres still a donation bin at the lougheed superstore in coquitlam. Some highlights include support for the library link and an esl tutor training program for community volunteers. If you have an organization and would like to be considered for a local book donation please fill out our local donations application. Limit of 4 x 100 lb banker boxes per individual or family. Book donations district of columbia public library. As the busiest library in british columbia, were not only a cornerstone for vancouvers neighbourhoods we connect people to each other and a world of information and literacy. We will continue to assess the situation and will reinstate public events once its been deemed safe to do so by local health authorities. You can help support the library even more by making a cash donation.
Securely shred your confidential documents with bonded professionals. Due to space limitations, central library is unable to accept donations of more than 10 boxes. The library also accepts monetary donations, either given directly to the library or through the friends of the libraries adoptabook program. We accept only items in excellent condition no loose bindings, marked pages or water damage and of current interest. Your donations are sold by the friends of the library at book sales throughout the year. Donate westbank libraries are always grateful for the generous contributions of this community. There are many ways to support the library you love. By collecting and redistributing used books, they support. Friends of the public library accepts gently used books for fundraising book sales. Coquitlam public library board charity profile donate. Charities like big brothers, spca thrift store, salvation army, or developmental disabilities will also receive your donations. The new book bus will feature over 3000 library books, publications and resources, and will be fully wheelchair accessible.
Your local library can provide acceptable donation guidelines. Our mission is to connect its diverse community to creativity, discovery and knowledge. If you would like a letter of acknowledgement for your donation of materials, either for yourself or on behalf of another, please complete a gift form and include it with your donation. Discover books places and maintains book collection bins in communities across british columbia. It also means a larger charitable tax receipt for you. Coquitlam centre cancelled until further notice due to the evolving situation surrounding covid19, we, unfortunately, will be canceling all planned public events until further notice. We accept items of popular interest that are in excellent. Learn the ways that you can donate to port moody public library. Little free libraries reinstalled the foothills at burke mountain. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. The library has been raising money to replace the book bus after a fire destroyed the original bus in 2014.
Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Drop off your preread books at any of the library branches. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities for adults. Like to donate, the following locations would be happy to hear from you. Include a note that the donation is for the the coquitlam foundation 125 legacy fund. Big brothers big sisters of victoria call 250 3857226 to schedule a victoria. After all, fines were initiated way back when to ensure books and. The library was first established within centennial secondary school in 1969. Your donation will help us continue to provide library service to neighbourhoods throughout coquitlam. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. You might also consider donating to a prison, retirement home, or public school library. Books and magazines not added to our collection are sold in our book sales.
Western sky books sells new and used books and hosts literary events in port. Sustainability need to find a book drop box near you. Current events random article donate to wikipedia wikipedia store. Coquitlam foundation now accepting grant and bursary. Coquitlam public library coquitlam, british columbia. Little free libraries are community book exchanges that allow people to freely exchange or donate books in the spirit of community sharing. Most public libraries in the united states accept gift books with the proviso that the library is free to decide whether to keep the book in the librarys collection, put it in a book sale to raise funds for the library, or discard it. Your security or mutual fund donation means a larger donation for the charities you support. The coquitlam public library is willing to forgive and forget, but its a. Items collected, includes books, ebooks and eaudiobooks, music, movies, video. These donations may be given as outright gifts or in honor or memory of someone. Do you have a library card, but dont have a password.
The library added two databases road to ielts and my canada to help newcomers improve their english skills and learn about canada coquitlam public library annual report 2018 5. Little free library has partnered with interstate books4school to make lowcost books available to little library stewards, patrons, and friends. With the overdrive media console, you can borrow library ebooks and audio books, downloading them onto your computer or mobile device. Camosun college, alan batey library media centre, 3100 foul bay rd, 2503823714 university of victoria, mcpherson library, 2507218244. The coquitlam foundation 125 legacy fund coquitlam. Judging by some recent conversations on our facebook page and twitter, we thought it might be worth mentioning our book drop box locator again. If you have unique materials of local interest that are not in the black studies center or washingtoniana special collections, and you would like to speak with a librarian about donating such items to the library, please contact collections services at 2027271117. To be eligible for a tax receipt, new book donations are first evaluated by collections services staff and must have the original sales receipt. Support your librarys daily operations, programs and services.
Donations are essential and help fund the many vital programs, services and spaces at the library. A donation of securities or mutual fund shares is the most efficient way to give charitably since the capital gains tax does not apply. Coquitlam borders burnaby and port moody to the west, new westminster to the southwest, and port coquitlam to the southeast. Burnaby public library accepts donations of books and other library materials.
The second way you can donate is through our online donation system, which is provided by canada helps, a nonprofit organization. Other items may be sold in the friends of the librarys booksale. Donated items are subject to the same selection and withdrawal criteria applied to purchased items. If youve got books that you need to get rid of, dont throw them away. On december 16, 1976, the municipality passed a bylaw to officially create the coquitlam public. These contributions will be used for library materials, programming or equipment. Proceeds from book sales supports library programs and. As port coquitlams oldest running business, we helped build this community. Throughout the year, the kings county library accepts donations of books, cds, dvds at every branch library location. Donations are accepted at central library year round.
The new book bus will feature over 3000 library books, publications and resources, and will be fully. For two decades now, the coquitlam foundation has fulfilled its philanthropic mandate by distributing monies from foundationdirected and donoradvised funds to eligible community organizations and individuals. While the library may not accept every donation offer, special. Public libraries accept donations, either to add to the library collection or to sell for profit. Annual report 2018 by coquitlam public library issuu. For over 100 years vancouver public library has played a key role in our community. Port coquitlam has several new little libraries, as a special project between the. On june 14, 1976 the municipality passed a bylaw to officially create the coquitlam public library under the provincial library act. Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome nonprofit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids, supporting families, building schools and filling libraries.
You can buy or donate items and materials like books, cds, dvds and even vinyl records. Coquitlam public library is expanding the route and purpose of its book bus, changing the name to library link, hooking it up to wifi and sending it to more neighborhoods when work on it is. The library does not accept donations of used books or media. Book donations fort vancouver regional library foundation. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718.
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