Book Donations

Chester County Library and District Center

The Chester County Library accepts books and audio visual items that are in good condition. The Library does not accept textbooks, outdated encyclopedias, Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, or magazines.

Gifts of materials are sometimes added to the Library’s collection in accordance with its Materials Selection Policy. However, most of them are sold by the Friends of the Chester County Library during their semi-annual book sales. The proceeds from these sales help support the library.

There is a drop-off box located behind the Chester County Library. If you would like a receipt for tax purposes, you can leave the materials in the back lobby during open hours and take a blue form for your records. The Library will not place a value on the materials donated.

Henrietta Hankin Branch

The Friends of the Hankin Branch Library accept donations on designated “Donation Days.” Donation Days for 2024 will be the first Friday/Saturday in February, April, and June. The final Donation Days in 2024 will be Friday, October 18 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) and Saturday, October 19 (10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.). On designated Fridays carts will be available to leave donations; on designated Saturdays, donations will be accepted from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the library’s Community Room.

Visit their website for more information and scheduled events.

The Henrietta Hankin Branch accepts books and audio visual items that are in good condition. The Library does not accept textbooks, outdated encyclopedias, or Reader’s Digest Condensed Books.

Gifts of materials are sometimes added to the Library’s collection in accordance with its Materials Selection Policy. However, most of them are sold by the Friends of the Henrietta Hankin Branch in the Book Nook or during their semi-annual book sales. The proceeds from these sales help support the library.

Donations may be left on the yellow carts in the lobby. Your donation is tax deductible as permitted by the IRS, however the library cannot place a value on the materials donated. Donation Forms are available for you to fill out and keep for tax purposes.