Most Atlantic County Library System branches accept donations of books, CDs and DVDs at the discretion of the librarian: the current exceptions to this are the Somers Point & Egg Harbor City branches. Donations may be added to our collection or sold through one of our branch book sales. These book sales, sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation, help provide much-needed funding for library programming and events.
In general, we ask that the items be in good condition and published/republished within the past 10 years. Please limit your donations to 25 items at a time. Donations should be packed in bags or boxes and presented inside at the circulation desk, not left in our book drops. Each branch handles donations a bit differently. For additional information or questions about specific items contact your local ACLS branch.
Items To Donate
Hardcover Books
Large Print Books
Paperback Books
Audiobook CDs
Music CDs
DVDs
Items To Avoid
Cassettes
Dated Publications
(e.g., almanacs, tax guides)
Encyclopedias
Textbooks
VHS tapes
Medical Books over 5 years old
Branches do reserve the right to refuse items because of their condition or lack of space. We recommend that you contact branches in advance to see if donations are being taken at that time and for any other qualifications they may have.
Thank you for thinking of us for donations. Following are some other suggestions to consider for donating your items. Contact these services/charities directly for more information.
- Used Book Company (donation bins located in some ACLS branches; will accept textbooks)
- Books Through Bars
- Child Federation of Pleasantville
- Pleasantville Housing Authority after School Program
- Better World Books
- Goodwill Industries
- Salvation Army
- Reach Out and Read
- Local Senior Centers
- Start your own Little Free Library
- Paper Recycling: If you have a mixed paper curbside recycling collection you can place unwanted books in the recycling bin; remove the cover from any hardcover books.
