How to Donate Books to Libraries in Raleigh, North Carolina
E-books may be all the rage, but they still haven't taken away the appeal of holding a book in your hands. Libraries continue to be an important provider of reading material for communities and readers of all ages. Throughout the year, you may come across many books you would like to donate to the library for others to enjoy. In the Raleigh area, several libraries accept donations, including the Durham County Library, North Carolina State University Libraries and Wake County Public Libraries.
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Instructions
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Durham County Library
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Load books into your mode of transport.
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Arrive at the Main Library garage at 300 N. Roxboro St. any time between 9 a.m. and noon on Tuesday mornings.
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Donate books.
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If it is not Tuesday, stop at the Main Library circulation desk to inform them of the large donation.
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Follow the security guard to the garage, and donate books.
NCSU Libraries
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Load books into your mode of transport.
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Drive to the D. H. Hill Library loading dock at 2 Broughton Drive.
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Unload the books with library staff assistance.
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Fill out the book sale donation form (this can be printed out online and filled in ahead of time as well).
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Ask for a gift receipt to be mailed to you if needed.
Wake County Public Libraries
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Load books into your mode of transport.
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Deliver books to the nearest Wake County Library Branch (see Resources) if you have a small donation. If it is large, skip this step, and proceed to Step 4.
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Receive a tax donation letter on-site after you are done loading the books.
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Deliver large donations to the Library Administration Building at 4020 Carya Drive between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call the Friends of the Library office first to arrange the donation.
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Receive a tax donation letter on-site after you are done loading the books.
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