Retail sales from your donated items allow us to continue empowering thousands of people through employment every year. Project read is the san mateo public librarys adult and family literacy program and is one of several core programs supported by the smplf. The community book program cbp is a green reuse program diverting 550 tons of books from landfill every year to higher and better uses in the community. Nov 09, 2015 san mateo county libraries waive overdue book fines for food donations november 9, 2015 at 11. As the second largest used book seller in the city of san francisco, we make sure your donations find new life in other peoples homes. Currently, all of our library buildings are closed. What i do enjoy doing at this library, however, includes. New titles, recently rated, and recently tagged by the library community. Foundation for san mateo county libraries is a registered 501c3 nonprofit. Beginning with the first book sale in 1985, the friends. Yes, the san mateo public library is handicap accessible. Access information on making donations to the library. Books and other items friends of the menlo park library. The san mateo public library foundation provides ongoing support for expansion of the librarys collections of books, dvds, newspapers, magazines and journals, and other resources.
Below is the general information about our book sales to the public. Click here to find the guidelines for donations of books and other media. Accepts book donations from the public and coordinates daily book sale at main library in. In an effort to save the san mateo county law library, the san mateo law library foundation was created in 2016 to assist and promote the law library through outreach, fundraising, advocacy and. Where can i donate books to the san francisco public library. Jose aponte, director of the san diego county library, told me, we encourage book donations from. The san francisco public library system is dedicated to free and equal access to information, knowledge, independent learning and the joys of reading for our diverse community.
The san mateo countys library system has a food for fines program in. Support the work of the san mateo county libraries. We will find your books appreciative new homes, and 100% of the funds raised will go to the san diego public library. Food for fines lets you get san mateo library fines waived.
Accepts book donations from the public and coordinates daily book sale at main library in coordination with the san mateo public library foundation. Choose to read the book on your kindle device, free reading app, or kindle cloud reader. Drop off your preread books at any of the library branches. Friends of the san francisco public library, a nonprofit organization that supports the public library, accepts book donations at its center at 438 treat ave. Friends of the san francisco public library is a membersupported, nonprofit organization that raises funds and advocates for a premier public library in san francisco. Donations can also be made to any of these participating libraries burlingame, college of san mateo, daly city, redwood city, san mateo and south san francisco during business hours, and. In an effort to save the san mateo county law library, the san mateo law library foundation was created in 2016 to assist and promote the law library through outreach, fundraising, advocacy and volunteerism. Donations of books, videos, cds and dvds in good condition will either be added to the librarys collection or given to the friends of the library for resale in the daily book sale at the main library.
Volumes covering the other counties of california can be found in a binder at the beginning of each countys book collection, general volumes contained in the california binders are also included in this index. The majority of our books are selected for this sale as they came in. One book, one san diego is our regions premier literary program, presented in partnership between kpbs and over 80 public libraries, service organizations and educational institutions. The csm library is currently open for virtual reference and online services with regular hours. Upon request, we can arrange for pickup of larger donations from san mateo, burlingame and hillsborough. Place donations on the book cart and take a goldcolored receipt for pickup, multiple boxes, or donations at other times, contact the friends of the library at 6503302521 library staff are not allowed to help you unload your vehicle. San mateo public library foundation guidestar profile. Drop off your books in the underground parking lot. Ways to donate san mateo county law library foundation. San mateo county libraries swap outstanding book fines for. Smcl, the mobile app for san mateo county libraries, lets you locate and search your library catalog wherever you are. We are the librarys investors, advocates and champions, ensuring long term funding and robust programming in libraries throughout the city.
Volumes covering the other counties of california can be found in a binder at the. When you clean out your bookshelves, consider donating your gently used books to the friends of the library for our bookshop and monthly book sales. Learn more about how you can support your friends through volunteering or donating to their book sales and community events. The san mateo county community colleges have moved to a new library catalog. There youll see a cage with a drop off spot for the friends of the library. Resource area for teaching, 101 twin dolphin drive, redwood city. This san mateo public library is located in san mateo, and are in the pst time zone. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand. Place donations on the book cart and take a goldcolored receipt for pickup, multiple boxes, or donations at other times, contact the friends of the library at 6503302521 library staff are not. The jan hammerstrom memorial fund enhances the educational experience of every park school student by providing books for the library at san mateo park school year after year. The san diego public library provides a number of regular, branch, monthly, and special book sales. Donations can be brought to the main library circulation desk whenever the library is open. You can contact the donation center at 415 5228600. All proceeds from the friends book sales support the san mateo public library foundation.
If you are a library card holder in and of the san mateo county. Nov 10, 2015 san mateo county libraries swap outstanding book fines for food donations by bay city news published november 10, 2015 updated on november 10, 2015 at 1. The san mateo county collection can be found at 979. San mateo county libraries swap outstanding book fines for food donations by bay city news published november 10, 2015 updated on november 10, 2015 at 1. You will then be directed to to redeem your public library loan. Each friends group supports a specific san jose public library branch with book sales and other activities. The friends of the redwood city public library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that operates a resale bookstore located in the lobby of the downtown library. Dec 07, 2012 morgan hill library, 660 west main ave. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. Patrons can search the new catalog and place holds on college items using the new system, onesearch. Now in its th year, the purpose is to bring our community closer together through the shared experience of reading and discussing the same book.
San mateo libraries waive overdue book fines for food donations. You may be required to login to your account or create a new account if youre not already logged in. Building 9, san mateo ca 94402 650 5746100 phone 650 574. The community book program cbp is a green reuse program. Donations are accepted at central library year round. San mateo county libraries waive fines for food donations. Foundation for san mateo county libraries 125 lessingia court san mateo, ca 94402.
For more information on books 4 hope donations please visit society of st. Kgo if you have an overdue library book, you can help feed the hungry this holiday season. Donated books are resold to the public at our bookstore and online. Library book sales public library city of san diego. For information about recycling items that we do not accept and you are unable to donate elsewhere, you may find the following websites useful. Friends of the san diego public library host a monthly book sale. Book donations san mateo, ca official website city of san mateo. Nov 07, 2017 donations can also be made to any of these participating libraries burlingame, college of san mateo, daly city, redwood city, san mateo and south san francisco during business hours, and library. Library, overdue books, san mateo county, second harvest food bank. Promoting the communitys living room and its resources, expanding the foundation of. The friends of san jose public libraries are wonderful volunteers that support, advocate and raise funds for a library.
What i do enjoy doing at this library, however, includes working on my laptop in all kinds of table spaces and environments, eating great snacks at the upstairs 3 bees cafe, stretching and breathing fresh san mateo county air on the. The proceeds from sales go to support the san diego public library. Provides books and other educational materials that are essential for education but too costly for most schools or scholars to afford in china. Our history san mateo county law library foundation. These sales are held at the university heights branch library, lower level, 4193 park blvd. Drop off your books in the underground parking lot of the san carlos library. San mateo county libraries waive overdue book fines for. With help from the pta, we sponsor one scholastic book fair each school year. We gratefully accept everything from clothing, shoes and accessories to small household appliances and furniture, electronics, books, fine china, jewelry, art, and other collectibles in good or gently used condition. Your gift will help maintain the libraries commitment to excellence by providing. Please note that all donations are tax deductible as defined by law. Recent activity san mateo public library bibliocommons. We are a 501c3 organization that can accept donations on behalf of the san mateo law library. Your generous donations of new or gently used books, dvds.
You may also drop your gift off at your neighborhood san mateo county libraries location. Your donation is taxdeductible and provides critical support to library programs and collections. Friends of the san mateo public library smcconnect. San mateo county libraries serves the diverse communities of atherton, belmont. The san bruno public library and the friends of the san bruno library are pleased to accept donations of usable items in very good condition, including books, cds and dvds.
Donate san mateo public library foundation united states. Click here to learn more about our innovative online services, or reach out via our new texting service to get in touch with. The san mateo public library is such a great place. A gift that is meaningful to you will be meaningful to your community. Library information san mateo county genealogical society. San mateo county libraries waive overdue book fines for food donations november 9, 2015 at 11. For twentyfive years, the san mateo public library foundation has advocated for equal access to literacy, education, technology, and essential community resources through the san mateo public library. Supports library services by providing supplemental funds for extra library needs and activities. Project read provides free, confidential and goaldirected basic. The physical library building will remain closed for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester. The san mateo county law library is in need of immediate support to maintain and restore its legal resources and services for local attorneys and the general public.
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