Jefferson County Library Foundation welcomes donations of books, CDs, VHS tapes, and DVDs in good condition!
We’re open Monday – Friday (excluding holidays and special events) from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. to accept donations. It’s always best to call first to make sure someone is available to help you – call 303-403-5075 with your questions!
Even if you have a love for collecting books, chances are you have at least a few sitting on your shelf you’ll likely never pick up and read again.
But that doesn’t mean they have to sit there and collect dust either. If you’re looking for things you can do with your used books, take a look at the following ideas to consider!
There are dozens of unique and fun craft ideas to try with your used books these days, especially for books that are torn or unusable. From folding the pages to form a word when the book stands up to cutting pieces out in various shapes for wall art, the options are nearly endless.
Check out this list of most creative craft ideas using old books to get you started. You can even try many of these with your family this summer while school is out of session!
What better way to pass on great pieces of literature than to gift them to others you know who may love them, too? Scan through your collection a couple of times a year to see which ones may make for great birthday, holiday or “just because” gifts others will love!
Last, but definitely not least, our local Jeffco libraries accept up to one box of good quality used books. If you have more than one box, bring them on by to our warehouse for Jefferson County Library Foundation!
When you donate good quality used books to us, we use those to re-sell online and at our book sales throughout the year. And proceeds help support our public library programs, such as continuing education, literacy, and multi-cultural events!
This means that you not only get to free up some shelf space in your home (say, for more new books to read!), but you help support your local community at the same time!
Learn more about donating books (and other items!) online here.
Even in today’s high-tech world, traditional hard copy books still have the amazing ability to offer inspiration, insight and education. And sometimes, there’s just nothing better than holding a book in your hand, rather than a cell phone or a tablet.
But what if you have too many books that you no longer need? Then it may be time to let them find new owners!
Below are some fantastic reasons why you should donate good quality used books to the Jefferson County Library Foundation!
Yes, even those you cherish so much and would have a hard time parting with!
When you donate your books, you allow the opportunity to let those texts have new life. Whether they end up in the hands of a young teen looking for an exciting new story to read, or they become part of a collection on someone else’s shelf, donating your books expands their purpose and influence in a fascinating way.
If you donate good books to JCLF, you are — in effect — supporting all of our public libraries in Jefferson County, Colorado!
We collect these books (and good quality CDs, DVDs and vinyl records!) for our book sales, which helps raise money in support of early childhood literacy, technology, education and other programs held at various libraries in our system. And for those that are rare collectibles or vintage books, we are happy to sell them online via our JCLF storefront — Jeffco Friends — to increase the monies we raise in support of Jefferson County Public Library!
Have a few (or a bunch) of great books sitting on a shelf? Clear out the space by bringing in books by the box-load at our donation center in Wheat Ridge!
Or if you’re downsizing into a new home, consider going through your book cases to see which ones you think others will love reading as much as you did.
PLUS, your contributions are tax deductible, and we will give you a receipt for your tax purposes!
It’s a win-win for everyone.
At the Jefferson County Library Foundation, our goal is to support and enrich the resources and services our library system provides to the community. Help us continue to achieve our mission by donating your good quality used books, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records! (Sorry, we do not accept VHS tapes, cassettes or magazines!) We will accept donations Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at:
10790 W. 50th Avenue, Suite 200
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033