Book Donations = Books for Sale = Support for more than 88% of Barrington Library programs!
Book Donations Suppport Your Library!
The Friends of Barrington Public Library accepts and maintains all book donations. Donations may be added to the Library’s collection or sold in a book sale.
Guidelines for Donations
We accept the following materials:
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Hardcover and paperback books
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CDs & DVDs in original cases
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Audio books in original packaging
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Puzzles (no missing pieces)
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Dictionaries
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Textbooks
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Vinyl record albums
We will NOT accept the following:
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Any materials that have mold, stains, or odors
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Books without covers
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VHS or Audio Cassettes
All donations become the property of the Friends and cannot be returned. If you need a receipt for tax purposes, the library will provide one. Federal regulations prohibit the library from giving estimates of the value of donated materials. Receipts are available at the reference desk upon request.
Donation Drop Off
When: We accept donations Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Where: Rear entrance of Library Building, facing the Peck Center for Adult Enrichment (Senior Center).
Look for the door, marked "BOOK DROP". You'll see a short set of steps with a sign "Book Donation Drop-Off.
👉 Donations cannot be left in the library book return or outside the door.
Financial Donations
In addition to book donations, the Friends of the Barrington Public Library accepts monetary donations.
You may donate by check, payable to the Friends of the Barrington Library and mailed to Barrington Public Library, 281 County Road, Barrington, RI 02806, or make a secure online donation.
For questions on Legacy, Memorial or Tribute gifts, please contact Joy Hearn, President, Friends of Barrington Library at
friends@barringtonlibrary.org or
401-247-1920 x 9.