Donate
Books must be in good physical condition:
Books with brittle pages, mildew damage, or torn and/or missing pages will not be added to the library collection.Textbooks:
Textbooks are not accepted unless they are recent publications of popular subjects.Encyclopedias:
Encyclopedia sets are not accepted unless they are historical or considered a collectible.Audio/video materials:
Yes, we want DVDs, music CDs and audiobooks. We do not accept VHS tapes, cassette tapes, or phonograph records.Does the Library want back issues of magazines?
Yes, if they are one year old or less. If the library does not need to replace missing issues of magazines to which we subscribe, current magazines will be placed on the free magazine shelf in the library.Antique books:
The Library welcomes donations of antique and collectible books most of which will be priced according to actual value and be sold by the Library or at the Friends of the Library's used book sale. Antique books of local interest will be kept in the library’s archival storage.Please remember that donated materials become the property of the Lavenia McCoy Public Library. If they are not selected by the staff for the collection, they may be sold by the library or at the Friends of Library book sale. A donation letter will be provided if requested.