The library will gratefully accept lightly used books in excellent condition. Selected items may be added to the library's collection.
Welcome Materials Donations
Materials that are most welcome include:
- Recent fiction/nonfiction books in excellent condition, that have been published in that last 10 years
- Children's books in excellent condition, that have been published in the last 10 years
- Books on CD, as well as DVDs and BluRay Movie Discs in excellent condition
- Puzzles in excellent condition
Excluded Items
Due to space and storage limitations, the library cannot accept the following types of materials:
- Magazines
- Textbooks
- Old encyclopedia sets
- Reader's Digest Condensed Books
- Books that are more than ten years old (except local history)
- Books previously discarded from libraries
- Items that are tattered, yellowed, musty, and/or stained
- Items that are highlighted, written in, or that have loose pages
- Paperbacks that are obviously worn
- Computer software and computer manuals
- DVDs that have been viewed more than a few times
- VHS Movies, cassette tapes, 8-tracks, or vinyl
Your items will be accepted at the Checkout Desk. Receipts are available for donated items, though staff cannot place a monetary value on them.
Donations
Making a monetary donation to the library is also an excellent means of honoring or remembering a loved one. Monetary gifts to the library can serve as unique gift or a long-lasting memorial. You may designate the person to be honored or the family member to be notified, if the gift is a memorial. Brodhead Memorial Public Library can also be included in planned giving through bequests and legacies.
Contact/Questions
If you have questions regarding donating items or funds, please contact the Library Director at (608) 897-4070.