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How do I donate books and other items?: Donations are accepted during regular Library hours. There is a limit of up to four bags or two boxes. Please review guidelines prior to bringing in your items.

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Friends of the Lafayette Library

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1. What can I donate?

The Friends apppreciate your donations of new and gently used items! We can accept a maximum of two boxes, or four bags, of:

Hardback/paperback fiction and nonfiction
Children’s books
DVDs
Games and jigsaw puzzles

In order to take advantage of our space and maximize our ability to support Library programs, we are not able to accept:

Books that are dirty, missing pages, have writing in them, or have torn dust jackets
Study guides, home school materials, or company-specific materials (example: HR guides)
Magazines, pamphlets, brochures, binders
Music CDs

2. What can I do with items you do not accept?: If you have items that do not meet our donation guidelines, including older, damaged, or hard-to-recycle items, you may contact the Broomfield Recycling Center at 303-404-2839, or CHARM Recycle in Boulder at 303-444-6634 for information about recycling options.

3. Are my book donations tax-deductible?: Yes! If you need a receipt for tax filing purposes, please ask someone at the checkout desk to provide one.

4. How do I donate books and other items?: Donations are accepted during regular Library hours. There is a limit of up to four bags or two boxes. Please review guidelines prior to bringing in your items.