Is it possible to have too many books? Do you still have encyclopedias or old textbooks? Do you have basement and/or attic collections?

There are many things you can do with books that you no longer use. You can donate your books to the library. Last year over 3,000 books, movies, and CDs were donated to the library.

What do we do with donated materials?  A select few do make it into our collection. Many are sold at the book sale and yes, even recycled depending on their condition. Encyclopedias and textbooks are immediately recycled. Textbooks are generally not appropriate for a public library's collection. We strive to provide excellent service with current information. Unfortunately, encyclopedias from previous years are not current enough to use in our collection.

Basement and attic collections generally do not make the cut. Attics leave thirsty looking books and damp basements will give books a certain air. 

Attic collections might have crusty pages with spider bites in them while basement collections grow mold.

There are many fun and decorative things you can do with books you no longer use. Need some ideas? Check out these these books: The repurposed library : 33 craft projects that give old books new life by Lisa Occhipinti,  Altered books workshop : 18 creative techniques for self-expression by Bev Brazelton, and Alter this! : radical ideas for transforming books into art by Alena Hennessy.



Vintage book lamp!





 

A bookcase made out of encyclopedias!