Charles e beatley jr central library alexandria library. The most empowering story line of a family tied together by the power of unconditional love. Feb 04, 2020 friends activities vary depending on the needs of the individual community. Please visit services during closure for updated information while the library is closed to the public the library accepts materials in good condition and prefers current titles by popular authors. A second food distribution site will be announced soon diapers and formula are also being distributed to parents who need them thanks to our partnership with the greater dc diaper bank.
The sheriffs office seeks donated books in very good condition that will last longer but because of security regulations at the jail, no hardback. Barrett 717 queen street, burke 4701 seminary road, or duncan 2501 commonwealth avenue. Friends of kingstowne library library fairfax county. The rust library has a small ongoing book sale and a large annual sale in early december.
The montgomeryfloyd regional library will be closed on monday, february 17th for george washington day. Visit the friends facebook page for more information about online book sales and more. Virginia beach public library is very interested in receiving donations of materials documenting virginia and virginia beach history. Frit properties that are now hosting the bins include locations in alexandria, springfield, falls church, fairfax, mclean and leesburg. Through a partnership with the alexandria city public library and the friends of the beatley central library, the sheriffs office has been able to obtain books for free, thanks to people who donate books to the library for charitable purposes. The majority of donated materials are sold in book sales, sponsored by the friends of the library, which raise funds to enhance library services. The groups use donated books to stock library shelves or resell the books at fundraising events. We accept donations yearround to help stock our biannual fourday donate books. Books for america, based in washington, dc, distributes donated books, movies, music and instructional cds, audiobooks, and more to organizations in the united states serving needy communities and individuals.
You might consider donating to a nonprofit organization such as a local library. Unlimited streaming music and five downloads per week. You can return your books to any of the nova campus bookstores or ship the book s to the. Liberia avenue 9769 liberia avenue manassas va 20110. You can become actively involved or simply have the. Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in general.
Its the alexandria library foundation helps to enhance the library s services through private donations. Id suggest for you to call the library where you plan to donate to see if they have any restrictions on donating books. Donate friends of the library alexandria library foundation volunteer opportunities. Volunteer alexandria partner friends of duncan library. Give to support inova childrens hospital falls church, va. Donated items may be placed in the librarys collection or provided to the friends of virginia beach public library, which supports vbpl and the community with proceeds from used book sales. The public library will accept the paperbooks and hard cover books. The library also offers 17 public internet computers and a collection of over 80,000 items including over 3,000 books in korean. Vbpls materials management unit determines whether donated items meet selection guidelines. The rose hill community continues to embrace the john marshall branch as a gathering place for its changing community.
Find out how your donation can make a difference here. The library cannot and does not appraise books, artwork, or any other items. Alexandria city public schools acps alexandria library. Friends of the library friends of the library research. Stop by anytime to drop off your gently used books. Chartered in 1998, the alexandria library foundation was formed to enhance the alexandria library s services through private donations. The alexandria main library said they accepted up to two boxes of books. Donations of books and popular magazine titles in good, saleable condition are welcome monday to saturday during library hours.
Friends of the library donations fairfax county public. The books they have left over they then donate to where ever will take them. Top 7 places to donate magazines when decluttering your home. Mary butler thousands of popular ebooks and eaudiobooks. On the 24th of july of that year a meeting of some of the prominent citizens of alexandria. This is the motto of the friends of the sherwood regional library. Call greendrop at 8889443767 to schedule your pickup, or stop by our donation center in alexandria, va, to get started. Download ebooks, eaudiobooks, music, movies and tv shows. Receipts for your donations are available at each branch.
If that doesnt work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see whats preventing the page from loading. Samuels public library bringing people, information and. Donate books with a free donation pickup pickup please. The friends will gladly accept your donations of gently used books, dvds, or audiobooks at any branch. The current collection relocation project for alderman renewal has made clear that the library has limited space for storing and processing collections during the library renovation project. The library welcomes citizens and organizations to support its service program through contributions of book or nonbook materials for library collections, contributions of appropriate gifts that will enhance the librarys physical environment, and bequests, trusts, or donations of monetary or other assets for library purposes. Alexandria book shelf literacy program helps lowincome children. Donate books to benefit the vietnam veterans of america by scheduling a free donation pickup with pick up please. Together we read is running until march 4 and connects readers in the u. Feb 26, 2019 the library is located at 2501 sherwood hall lane, alexandria, 22306. Frank vitalos obituary alexandria, va the washington post. One of my favorite places to donate both books and magazines is to my local library. The library has a large parking lot with 175 spaces. Individuals, groups and organizations can support the alexandria library by making a donation to the library foundation.
Aurora hills, central library, cherrydale, columbia pike, glen carlyn, shirlington, and westover. Please note that the friends have cancelled the march 2020 book sale and are currently not accepting book donations through april 15. The alexandria library is an educational, useroriented service institution providing free public access to recorded knowledge and ideas. Samuels library is a 501 c3 nonprofit organization. Even if the library does not need the magazines itself, for its patrons, many libraries hold a friend of the library sale where they can sell your used magazines to help with their own fundraising. Use your amazon purchase to support alexandria library. Instead of throwing out your old books or recycling them, donate them so they can be read and enjoyed again. Large donations can be brought to the library delivery door. Books and media that you donate to the library are sold at our book sales to. Lorton library serves the community of historic lorton, virginia, providing a collection of just under 50,000 items, twelve internet stations, a quiet study room with seating for six, free wifi access, and an 82 person capacity meeting room. The group is active in enhancing library services by supporting library programs, outreach, the volunteer program and the purchase of equipment for the branch. Then send a donation to the friends or, if you wish, include a donation with your dues check.
Please note that due to preparations for the 2020 spring book sale and cleanup afterward, the friends are not able to accept donations between march 1 and april 15. Carne, 2 books john frank stephens, 2 books steven j. Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help. Typically, library societies accept likenew and gently used book donations. Mar 28, 2020 1510 king street, alexandria va 703 8383620. These societies hold book sales and other fundraisers to benefit the libraries. It an open source project, this means that if you want and if you can, you can easily modify it as you desire.
Please contact the branch manager if you plan to donate 100 or more items. Barrett 717 queen street, burke 4701 seminary road, or duncan 2501. Each branch may have different guidelines for what they are able to accept, so please contact the friends group of your local branch for more details you may request a receipt of donations gift. Library services for inmates city of alexandria, va. This saturday and sunday look for specials in our childrens and special price room, and scattered around the second floor. Kenealy used to worry that the sites would be depleted, but in the three years since the program launched, all the bookshelves have remained fully stocked, thanks to a continuous flow of book donations in alexandria, as well as in 10 elementary schools in neighboring arlington, va. The library is located at 2501 sherwood hall lane, alexandria, 22306. Our students come from more than 80 different countries, speak more than 60 languages, and represent a myriad of ethnic and cultural groups. Munson, 2 books smith, william francis, 1 book virginia irene sullivan bruch, 1 book marjorie d. Friends of duncan library supporting our library and our. Friends of sherwood regional library library fairfax county. On behalf of the charities we support and the numerous people who benefit from your donations, we truly.
A fresh and easy way to borrow and read from your library. Sherwood regional library, located in alexandria near historic mount vernon and gum springs, has been serving the needs of its community since 1971. You may request a receipt of donations gift receipt for tax purposes. Friends of beatley central library alexandria, virginia. Starting february 1st, read one book or listen to one audiobook and you can be entered to win a gift card. Choose a colour combintion to give he most comfortable contrast. Chartered in 1998, the alexandria library foundation, inc. Please contact suzanne malush at central library, 757 3850190. Fairfax county, virginia the friends of the kingstowne library formed in june. Effective immediately the alexandria library is closed until further notice.
The alexandria library the library welcomes donations, including gifts of. Access to over 30,000 movies, kids shows and great courses. The library accepts materials in good condition and prefers current titles by popular authors. Book bank 1510 king street, alexandria va 703 8383620. In celebration of the rich culture and history of african americans, alexandria library has compiled the african american history subject guide.
Donate alexandria book library is a project born to be free, to be used by anyone without licensing costs. We accept donations yearround to help stock our biannual fourday book sales. Please refer to our material donations policy for details. In april of 1963 the county responded with a storefront location. The group is small, but actively dedicated to maintaining an ongoing book sale and. Alexandria book library is a joomla component that make you the ability to manage your personal book library or a public library. During that time, please donate your books and media to one of these alexandria libraries. This is the official page for alexandria library in alexandria, va.
Most friends groups hold book sales, and the proceeds are donated back to the library to help the library acquire books and equipment as well as sponsor programs and exhibits beyond the library s operating budget. A great library needs more than books and computers it needs friends. Where to donate books and materials the following branches all take book donations during library hours. Centreville, virginia sully station shopping center 5077 westfields blvd. Alexandria was one of the first areas to feel the effects of the civil war and this book graphically portrays the scenes of war and occupation. Friends of sherwood library bookstore to have sale on kids. The next meeting will be held at the christiansburg branch on wednesday, february.
Barrett 717 queen street, burke 4701 seminary road, or duncan. All alexandria libraries will be closed on monday, february 17 in observance of george washington day. Please contact the loudoun library foundation if you have a large donation. Vitalos age 80 died peacefully at his home in alexandria, virginia on wednesday, december 11, 2019, following a two and a half year battle with colon cancer. Each branch may have different guidelines for what they are able to accept, so please contact the friends group of your local branch for more details. I just took a stack of books to my library, and not only was i rewarded with a nice taxdeduction slip, but the volunteer. The friends of duncan library is a nonprofit 501c3 organization that supports the operations of the duncan branch library in del ray, alexandria. Books for america has placed a new book donation bin at the chesterbrook shopping center on the 6200 block of old dominion drive in mclean. The following branches all take book donations during library hours. Please dont we appreciate the thought, but we have limited space, and do not have time to try and find homes for books we cant use. The friends of duncan library is a volunteerrun 501c3 nonprofit that supports the operations of the duncan branch library, located in the heart of the del ray neighborhood of alexandria, va. The library provides several literary programs and offers home visit and talking book services for individuals with disabilities. The us census is hiring hundreds of people in montgomery and floyd counties.
The continued generosity of the community is needed for the alexandria library to provide the excellence in service and materials our residents deserve. Great service tax deduction receipts pickups within 24 hours in. It an open source project, this means that if you want and if you can, you can easily modify it. Membership donations and monies raised by the friends are used to help fund activities and purchase materials not covered through the city budget. Sherwood regional is the home of the local mount vernon farmers market on wednesday mornings from april into december. The library will accept other forms of monetary donations. Overview and purpose the alexandria library the library welcomes donations, including gifts of money, books and other materials, artwork, documents, photographs, or property of any kind that support and further the library s mission and goals.
Stay current with news from our libraries and find events and classes at your local branch. All rental books must be returned to the alexandria campus location. Support the work of inova childrens hospital falls church, va. Buying policy book bank 1510 king street, alexandria va. The rust library accepts donations of books, dvds and cds. Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the as. Most libraries have a friends of the library society. If you itemize on your taxes, you can claim the donation. The authors have compiled rare civil warera photos from both the library of congress and private collections.
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