Donation Policy
The Library receives donated books on behalf of the Friends of the Louisville Free Public Library. The Friends of the Library in turn allow the Library to select any titles it needs to add to the collections at the branch and main libraries. Books not selected for the Library’s collection are then sold by the Friends at public book sales twice a year.
Proceeds from the sale of used books support special Library activities including the pre-school reading program for toddlers, parents and caregivers, reading packets for mothers of newborns at University Hospital, and scholarships for library employees.
To join the Friends of the Library, call 574-1648 or ask for membership information at any library.
You can drop donations off at any of our locations. If you would like a tax deduction slip, just ask one of the staff and they can assist you.
We accept the following donations
- Adult and Children's non-fiction published within the last 5 years
- Unabridged Books on Cassette
- Current Adult Fiction
- Current Paperbacks
- New and Classic Children's fiction
All books must be in good condition.
If you have any questions feel free to contact us at 574-1611.
