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How to Donate Books to the Friends of the Library

Book Lady

Too many books?
We’d love your donations!

Public donations are the source of books which allow the Friends of the Library (FOL) to host quarterly book sales, maintain an eBay store and donate to the community. We receive discarded books from our public library, schools, churches and individual collections. Regardless of the source, it is essential that we protect the health and safety of our volunteers and patrons and maintain the quality of the books we sell.

We request our donors comply with the following guidelines:

  • We accept books in good condition. Books that are water damaged, smell of tobacco, mold, or mildew will not be accepted. Nor books missing pages or covers.
  • Books should be placed in the labeled donation bins at the rear of the library, or if the bins are full, with a staff member at the circulation check-in counter.
  • Donations of fewer than 200 books (about 10 boxes) are the responsibility of the donor to deliver to the library. Contact us for collections of over 200 books. A volunteer will come to you to assess the condition and desirability of the books to be donated. If acceptable, a mutually convenient time will be established for pickup and delivery of the books to the library.
  • Collections will not be picked up during holidays, when the library is closed or during inclement weather.
  • If you have additional questions or if you want to contact us about picking up a large collection of books, please use our Contact form.

BCFOL eBay Store

The eBay Inc. logo is a trademark of eBay Inc. Used with permission.Find unique books at the BCFOL eBay Store. This sale is always on, with over 3,700 books of all types for gifts or your own collection.

Next Book Sale

Quarterly book sales are back!
Mar. 3 – Members Only – noon to 6
Mar. 4 & 5 – General Public – 10 to 4
Library Lower Level

Masks required
Questions to friendsbcpl@hotmail.com or use our contact form

New Members Welcome!
Join or renew here, at Library, or Book Sale entrance.

50,000 Books! Build your own Library! Choose from a wide selection of used books in every category, many in mint condition. If you love to read, if you love books, don’t miss our book sale bargains!
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Blount County Friends of the Library
508 N. Cusick Street
Maryville, TN 37804

Phone: (865) 273-1451
Email: friendsbcpl@hotmail.com

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Phone: (865) 982-0981

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