Library Donations

Lois Nelson Public Library appreciates and accepts donation from individuals and groups at the discretion of the Library Director. But, there may be times when new material cannot be accommodates due to space restrictions. Once received the donations becomes that unconditional property of the Library and can be subject to disposition at the discretion of the Library Director and/or staff. We ask that all donations be made inside the library during business hours and not in the book-drop or outside the door.

Material Donations:

The following items will not be accepted:

• Nonfiction books that were published more than five years ago. This includes many reference, technical, tax, legal, medical, educational, and investment items.
• Encyclopedia sets unless they are published within three years of the current year.
• Items that are unusable: dusty, dirty, moldy, or smelly.
• Items that have been kept in storage.
• Items that have been ripped, torn, marked, or water-damaged.
• Condensed books.
• Newspapers.
• Phonographs or vinyl records.

Monetary Donations:

Monetary donations are quickly and easily used to supplement and provide additional library materials and services. Though the Library accepts cash designated for specific purposes, money can be more effectively used when funds are allocated to the areas of greatest need. Money designated for specific purposes must be approves by the Library Director before the Library can accept.