Half price books reserves the right to decline donation requests. While we are not accepting gently used book donations at this time per. More details books all year baw visits partner schools, multiple times throughout the school year in this intensive citywide program. Collectibles whether artwork, historical items, native american relics or antique furniture, make great rhode island donations. My first book had come out in 2010 and i had finished a second book, but my first agent had left the business, and my publisher had passed on my new work. What to donate donations are critical to goodwills ability to provide muchneeded services to the local community. To date, discover books has delivered over 2 million donated books to schools, libraries and children. Schedule a pickup enter your zip code to find pickup services and dropoff locations in your area.
We provide statewide catalog access, free database access, research tools, digital downloads, and technical support to member libraries so we all can better serve our patrons and communities. Goodwill of southern new england enhancing employment. Free book minder tables so only one box at a time in the back room to make for easier and less crowded shopping. I encourage everyone to host a book drive or sponsor a book party.
The friends of the westerly memorial library and wilcox park periodically post below donated books for sale. What to donate morgan memorial goodwill industries. Our locations blood donors are needed, and it is safe to donate. Donations of books and clothing are the fuel for our youthrun business and the vehicle for our young people to take charge of their lives. Please click here for a map of our most current locations. You can register as an organ donor in rhode island online or in person at your ri division of motor vehicles office. Our prison book program is a way of contributing to a safer place for our children and a more stable home. We are also seeking to work with local libraries who may need or want to clear out space. This makes it a perfect location to find items for rhode island collectible donations. Used books for charity collection north kingstown, ri. When youre ready to donate used books as part of the decluttering process, heres the top places to consider, with suggestions for textbooks, kids books, novels, and more. Rhode island was the first of the thirteen original american colonies to declare independence from the english and is thus rich in history.
Donating used books is one way to pass them onto committed readers while creating space for new books. Books beyond is a program at the rhode island department of corrections in cranston that helps strengthen the bond between inmates and their children through books. Check out this partial list of venues that may be able to give a second life to those unloved items taking up space in your life. If any of you have any books in spanish, please consider donating them to providence books through bars. In the case there is no place to donate the items it will be discarded. Hosting a book drive felt like such an easy first step in promoting books are wings efforts for children, community service, and literacy. We list books of local interest, rare books and unique books. Use the form below to find the collection box nearest you, or click here to learn about our curbside pickup option for donations of five or more boxes of books. Reading across rhode island is a program of the rhode island center for the book, made possible through a vibrant collaboration of librarians, teachers, book group leaders and readers from across the state. Follow the steps on this page and support the work of the salvation army. Make a donation to reading reflections long island new york.
At wakefield books, we are committed to supporting local causes that impact our neighbors and community. Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome nonprofit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids, supporting families, building schools and filling libraries. Find the best nonprofit or charity in rhode island. Our goal is to collect then donate over 1 million books by the end of 2018. Find fantastic deals on over 6,000 hardcovers, paperbacks, childrens books, cds, and dvds at the friends of the library book sale. We accept donations at any of our fifteen goodwill stores, our seven attended and four unattended donation centers and numerous donation bins throughout southeastern connecticut and rhode island. The book drive location, which will remain a mystery until tomorrow morning at 11 a. Please keep in mind that only clothing, shoes and books can be put in our donation bins. Do you have books, cds, blank vhs or cassette tapes that you no longer need or want.
Books are wings programs are supported by the generosity of many individuals and groups who have donated new and gently used books. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. United way of rhode island we accept childrens books k12 grade level including gently used and new books, but dont accept books that are mildewed or damaged. While we strive to provide as many donations as possible, we cannot guarantee that every donation request will be fulfilled. If you prefer, click on the donate button at right to. Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in. Thank you to all who supported the blood drive at the rhode island blood center donor center in aquidneck. Charities such as big sisters of the ocean state and more will pick up your donations for free and leave you a tax deduction receipt. Rhode island nonprofits and charities donate, volunteer. These gifts or donations will be given to other charitable organization.
Donate books to pawtucket public library donate books to. Goodwill of southern new england is now offering virtual, online career coaching services. Let me just mention one other option in addition to libraries and bins for book donation in r. Ri the barrington public library is pushing pause on the donation of any media or books pending the renovation of the peck center. The fund will support local nonprofits with direct service programs impacted by the covid19 pandemic.
Invest in our mission volunteer your time donate gently used books our programs view all childrens book spots baw stocks designated outdoor and indoor structures with childrens books all year long. The rhode island donation exchange program is a nonprofit 501c3 organization. Film screening and conversation with elizabeth rush. Get involved with discover books discover books would love to put your books in motion. Want to find out how your donation makes an impact. Narragansett library accepting donations for september book sale donations of books and media will be accepted aug.
Your rhode island computer donation is completely tax deductible and will make an amazing difference to families in need and worthy nonprofits worldwide. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick up your donation rain or shine. Mar 23, 2017 donating used books is one way to pass them onto committed readers while creating space for new books. Donation drop spot near you in n kingstown, ri 02852. The benefit of donating is that we will come to you and pick up the items for free as long as there are a few dozen books available. At this time, we encourage the public to stay home and stay safe while storing their clothing and household items until big brothers big sisters of rhode island can pick them up. Charities in our directory accept your clothing donations and other. The north providence library appreciates your generous donations. Volunteers help inmates choose new, ageappropriate books for their children from a large selection of childrens books. Our america recycles day rally was awesome thank you to all who came out and donated to the center.
Wakefield books is happy to be your source for new, factory sealed vinyl records from new releases as well as classic albums. Go error schedule a pickup enter your zip code to find pickup services and. Please fill out the donation form below and help us bring the gift of knowledge to the less fortunate. Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in general. We also have turntables available for purchase to complete the package. Donate clothes and other household items in rhode island. Books are wings collects childrens books ages birth to teen. Listed below are the items we currently need to meet the special needs of our veterans.
For professional advice, please consult your tax advisor. What an incredible honor it is to have rising chosen as rhode islands one book, one state community read selection for 2020. We also make donations year round to as many other great nonprofit organizations as we can. American mathematical society 201 charles street providence, rhode island 0290422 4014554000 or 8003214267. Roger williams park zoo takes pride in our support of nonprofit organizations supporting 501 c 3 nonprofit organizations in connecticut, massachusetts and rhode island that focus primarily on animal welfare. In fact, a percentage of the net sale price of every book goes to these great causes. We will work with you and your company or family to help you have a successful book drive or donation. The salvation army family stores schedule a donation pickup. If half price books approves and is able to fulfill your request, someone will respond via the email address provided in your completed request form. Rhode island blood center is a division of new york blood center, inc. Book sale the spring book sale has been delayed due to the coronavirus. Africana librarians council alc book donations committee. Big brothers big sisters of rhode island operates its donation center in partnership with the thrift store savers.
Long island, the 17th most populous island in the world, according to the 2000 census, offers a number of institutions that accept donations. If you dont live near a drop box and would still like to d. They sponsor special programs on art, history, music, and readings by renowned authors. Scheduling a pickup with the salvation army is quick and easy. These services are there for all people interested the help of goodwills employment coaches to find, secure and retain employment. The african studies association asa offers an annual grant program to assist book donation projects with shipping costs to send book donations to african libraries and schools. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated.
Rhode island veterans home, volunteer department 480 metacom avenue bristol, rhode island, 02809 the rivh reserves the rights to distribute any gift or donation that is deemed unsuitable for the rivh. Reading across ri ri center for the book at rhode island. We accept childrens books k12 grade level including gently used and new books, but dont accept books that are mildewed or damaged. Increased professional cleaning services to include the expanded center days and hours. Get involved discover books book donation programs.
Jerome sapolsky passed away in barrington, rhode island. The mission of big brothers big sisters of long island is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1to. Friends of pawtucket library summer street pawtucket, ri 02860. Library of congress books being donated to local libraries a rhode island congressman is helping bring donated books from the library of congress libraries and schools in the state. Coronavirus and blood donation rhode island blood center. Organ and tissue donation is only an option after every measure has been taken in the attempt to save your life. We also have a book cart in the foyer with free items that we cannot use. Library of congress books being donated to local libraries. Funeral home services for jerome are being provided by sugarman sinai memorial chapel.
As part of our celebration as we launch service to our 75th bluecity providence, rhode island, and to further give back to the communities we serve, were hosting a special book drive tomorrow, friday, nov. Apr 15, 2020 working together during difficult times. Big brothers big sisters of long island is a private, nonsectarian, notforprofit, 501c3 taxexempt organization. Small furniture solid wood furniture weighing less than 50 pounds such as end tables, coffee tables, lamps, nightstands, wooden chairs, rocking chairs, stools, and plant stands. We are interested in collecting them as we are aiming to collect then donate over one million books back into the community by the end of 2018. Ri center for the book at rhode island council for the. Share interesting literature youve read across the planet. I applied to the rhode island writers colony feeling somewhat battered and embittered by publishingwriting. We collect then donate books to shelters, veterans, nursing homes, day cares, students and others in need of books. Book donations 59515 annual book sale east greenwich.
Im a bibliophile so the thought of parting with books makes me a bit sad. Barrington library pushes pause on book, media donations. Expanded donation center days and hours of operations to spread out donor appointments as much as possible. The rhode island center for the book brings literature to life through engaging, multiplatform programs, promoting the importance and fun of reading, serving to instill a lifelong love of reading and learning for all rhode islanders. As of march 24, 2020, all book donations to the reach out and read colorado office and to our partner clinics will be suspended until further notice due to concerns around covid19. Where can i donate clothes, furniture, books and other household goods in rhode island. By donating clothing and household items to big brothers big sisters of rhode island at this donation drop spot, you help provide funding for their mission, and keep over 700 million pounds of textiles out of landfills every year. All of our books are donated, and all donations are fully tax deductible. Buy used books online discover books let the stories. Discover books let the stories live on discover books was born out of the idea of diverting wellmaintained used books from landfills and putting them in circulation for libraries and individuals to help fight the problem of global illiteracy. Donation center big brothers big sisters of long island. When you make a gift to reach out and read rhode island, your donation directly supports the purchase of new childrens books, provide training for our pediatric providers, supply parents with developmental tools and literacy resources, and enable families to make reading aloud a daily activity. More details books all year baw visits partner schools, multiple times throughout the school year in this intensive. All donation sites are closed at this time and our big green bins will be removed from the community starting on april 6, 2020.
As booksellers, we work diligently on promoting literacy, reading and just getting books in the hands of those who need them. Here is an example from our 2018 reading across ri program rari in 2018. Donating your used or new desktop computer, laptop, tablet, networking equipment, surplus computers or other electronic gadgets is extremely simple. The africana librarians council book donations committee reads grant proposals and makes recommendations to asa.
Books are wings works with students around the state of rhode island, with a focus on. Ocean state libraries serves over 50 library systems in rhode island. The obituary was featured in the providence journal. The best organized book sale in the northeast we have an ongoing lobby sale of half price leftovers. The friends of westerly library and wilcox park have been the fundraising and volunteering champions since 1972. The rhode island donation exchange will be closed for two week starting friday, january 24, 2020 and we will reopen at our new location, 125 ernest street, providence, ri 02905 on tuesday, february 11, 2020. More than words is currently still accepting donations. Clothing and small household items donated to big brothers big sisters of rhode island generates funding for our local mentoring programs and supports our organizations mission. Neighbor news book donations 59515 annual book sale east greenwich free library. Please note, we are following the current cdc and rhode island department of health guidelines on the use of face masks and will continue to monitor.
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