Toy/Book Donation Policy

1. Acceptance Criteria:

• Donations must be in good condition—no broken, damaged, or heavily worn items.
• Books should be relevant, age-appropriate, and free from significant markings or tears.
• Toys should be clean, safe, and suitable for the age group served by the library.

2. Donation Process:

• Donors should contact the library in advance to discuss the donation.
• Donations can be dropped off at designated times and locations.
• Large donations should be scheduled in advance.

3. Evaluation:

• All items will be reviewed by library staff to ensure they meet quality and relevance standards.
• The library reserves the right to accept or decline any donation based on current needs and space availability.

4. Acknowledgment:

• A receipt will be provided upon request for tax purposes, listing the number of items donated.
• No valuation of donated items will be provided by the library.

5. Usage:

• Donated items may be added to the library's collection, used in programs, or sold in library fundraisers.
• The library reserves the right to distribute or dispose of items as it sees fit.

6. Restrictions:

• The library does not accept textbooks, encyclopedias, VHS tapes, or items containing outdated or inappropriate content.
• Toys with small parts unsuitable for children under three years old or that do not meet safety standards will not be accepted.

7. Disposal of Unaccepted Items:

• Items not meeting the library's criteria may be donated to other organizations or responsibly recycled.

8. Confidentiality:

• Personal information of donors will be kept confidential and used solely for acknowledgment purposes.