Book Donations = Books for Sale = Support for more than 88% of Barrington Library programs!
Book donations will resume again on December 10
We are beyond grateful to this generous community!
Every book you donate helps support library programs, storytimes, museum passes, and more.
Book Donation Information
Book donations are a great way to support your library!
The Friends of Barrington Public Library accepts and maintains all book donations. Donations may be added to the Library’s collection or sold in a book sale. All donations become the property of the Friends and cannot be returned. If you need a receipt for tax purposes, the library will provide one. Federal regulations prohibit the library from giving estimates of the value of donated materials. Receipts are available at the reference desk upon request.
Donation Drop Off
When: We accept donations Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Where: Rear of Library Building, facing the Peck Center for Adult Enrichment (Senior Services).
Look for door, marked "BOOK DROP". There are steps with a railing, and a sign "Book Donation Drop-Off.
👉 Please note: Donations cannot be left in the library book return or outside the door.
Guidelines for Donations
We will accept the following materials:
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Hardcover and paperback books
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CDs & DVDs in original cases
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Audio books in original packaging
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Puzzles (no missing pieces)
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Dictionaries
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Textbooks
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Vinyl record albums
We will NOT accept the following:
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Any materials that have mold, stains, or odors
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Books without covers
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VHS or Audio Cassettes
Financial Donations
In addition to book donations, the Friends of the Barrington Public Library accepts monetary donations. You may donate by check, payable to the Friends of the Barrington Library and mail to Barrington Public Library, 281 County Road, Barrington, RI 02806, or donate below via Paypal.
For questions on Legacy, Memorial or Tribute gifts, please contact Chuck Van Sluyter, President, Friends of Barrington Library at friends @barringtonlibrary.org or
401-247-1920 x9.
