Due to space restrictions at the library, we ask you to limit your donations to one bag or one box per week.
(No loose books-we are unable to return your bag or box)

The Dobbs Ferry Public Library welcomes your donation of used books and other materials. All donations are reviewed according to the library's collection and development policy. Books not accepted for the collection may be given to the Friend's book sale.

We welcome the following:

* Fiction Hardcover - current or former bestsellers.
* Nonfiction Hardcover - on topics appealing to the general reader.
* Paperbacks - bestseller fiction and nonfiction in mint condition.
* Classics - paperback or hardcover in good condition.
* Children's Books - hardcover or paperback in good condition.
* DVDs - purchased (not copied) videos with covers.
* Audio Books - abridged or unabridged.
* CDs - not scratched.

We do not need:

* Extra issues or old runs of magazines.
* Textbooks
* Reader's Digest Condensed Books
* Dated computer books
* Water damaged or mildewed books
* Books with missing covers
* Promotional videos or pamphlets
* Old encyclopedia sets

You may recycle unwanted books on your regular pickup day.
If you have larger donations, please call the library to make arrangements before dropping off books.

Please check through your books before donating them.
Staff and volunteers will not remove inscriptions, names, or other identifying material from donated books.

Library Staff cannot provide assistance in bringing donations into the Library.

Please do not leave books outside of the library, as they will be subject to the weather.