The library encourages the donation of material with the understanding that they will be added to the collection only if they meet the same standards required of purchased materials. Donated materials not meeting those standards, those that are out of date, unneeded duplicates of items already owned, or those in a format unsuitable for library use, will be sold or discarded. All profits made by selling items at the Friends of the Library Book Sale are used to benefit the Library.
Donated items will be integrated into the regular library collection in normal sequence, available to all library patrons, and otherwise handled as any other material belonging to the library. If requested, a receipt will be given to the donor at the time the donation is made.
What Donations will we accept?
- Gently used Fiction and Nonfiction (Please do not bring in items that have been stored in a basement, attic or garage.)
- DVDs, CDs, Audiobooks, or Video Games
What donations won't we accept?
- Encyclopedias/Dictionaries
- Textbooks
- Magazines
- Series (i.e. Time Life)
- Any item that is musty or moldy
Please pack books in SMALL boxes/bags of 10 pounds or less. Limit of TWO boxes/bags at one time.
Memorials
Monetary gifts to purchase materials are a wonderful way to remember and honor a loved one. All efforts are made to acquire materials in keeping with the wishes of the donor. The library places a bookplate in the item noting the honoree and donor(s). If you are interested in making a donation, please fill out the Gift and Memorial Donation Form. This may be returned to the circulation desk at either campus or be mailed to the following address:
Oswego Public Library District
Attn: Business Office
1111 Reading Drive
Montgomery, IL 60538
If you have any questions, please email our Business Office at businessoffice@oswego.lib.il.us
Charitable Bequests
A charitable bequest to the library is a wonderful way to benefit one of your favorite organizations. Any bequest which is given with conditions or stipulations as to its use will be accepted only if the Board of Trustees can agree to all conditions and stipulations.
Contact the Library Director, Sarah Skilton, at (630) 978-1506 or sskilton@oswego.lib.il.us