Donation Policy

Central to our mission, the Friends gratefully accepts donations of books on most subjects and for all ages, maps, computer software, and audio-visual items within the following guidelines.  We also accept direct donations of money at the bookstore, by mail, and designated contributions through the United Way.

Guidelines for Donation of Materials:

FORL accepts donations of books, DVDs, CDs, and puzzles in good condition.

• Donations should be clean, dry, free from mildew and pests.
• Donation bins are located in the library lobby. You can also bring your donations into the bookstore. Receipts are provided upon request. Do NOT leave donations outside.
• For large donations, over 5 boxes, please call 509-942-7656 before dropping off to ensure we have adequate storage space and/or someone to assist you.

FORL does NOT accept donations of:

• Items in poor condition or unhealthy to handle
• Magazine collections
• Household items
• Statute or regulation books
• VHS or cassette tapes
• Encyclopedias
• Readers Digest Condensed Books

Other Considerations:

• We would prefer that you use a marking pen if you wish to mark out personal information on your donation rather than tearing or cutting. Our volunteers will mark out the information if you do not have a marking pen.
• We reserve the right to recycle, discard, or give away donated materials that we deem to not be sellable.
• For audio-visual/computer software items, we only accept items that have a cover or case and are in useable condition. Please do not donate any item that is not complete. CDs or DVDs that are listed on the cover or case must be present.