Thank you for your interest in donating items to the Friends of the Blue Hill Public Library’s used book sale! Proceeds from book sales help support programs and events for adults and children, as well as other library needs.

We welcome donations of books and other materials that can be sold in the Book Nook or added to the library collection if appropriate.

All items donated must be clean and in good condition or better.  We understand that it is difficult to throw out a book, but items that are in poor, unsellable condition or for which there is no market, create a hardship for our volunteers and a financial burden for the library.

Donations may include:

• Hardcover, paperback, and audio books (fiction and non-fiction) for children and adults.
• Undamaged/unscratched CDs and DVDs, complete working sets of DVDs, and LP records.
• Antique books and antique or classic magazine editions.

Please do NOT bring:

• Books with physical damage including mold, mildew, musty smell, water damage, stains, brown pages, broken or badly creased spines, torn pages, or writing or highlighting.
• Used coloring, puzzle books or games.
• Encyclopedia or other multi volume sets (Time Life series, etc.).
• Textbooks, health or medical books, computer technology or other reference books more than 3 years old.
• Old calendars.
• Computer software.
• Travel guides more than two years old.

Donation Process:

• Please pack donations in sturdy cardboard boxes with lids closed, handled shopping bags, or our reusable book totes: which can be requested and checked out at the main circulation desk.
• All donations should be dropped off at the circulation desk only.

Large Donations:

Although we welcome large donations, we cannot pack or pick up donations from private residences or businesses due to limited volunteer capacity. However, we are happy to assist with unloading donations at the library.

To arrange for a large donation or inquire about exceptions, please email folvolunteers@bhpl.net or call the library at 374-5515 to arrange a large drop-off.