Donating Books and Media – Forbes Library
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Forbes Library is not accepting donations of current materials at this time.
Forbes Library is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and contributions are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Current Books, CDs, and DVDs
Forbes Library is not accepting donations of current materials at this time.
Historical Materials
For donations to the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum or the Hampshire Room for Local History, contact the Archivist at
413-587-1014
Fine Arts and Photography
For donations to the Fine Art and Photography collections, contact the Hampshire Room
413-587-1014
Receipts and Valuation
The Library will provide a receipt for all donated materials. However, Forbes Library is not a certified appraiser and can not provide you with a dollar value for your donation. If you would like assistance locating print or electronic sources to help determine the tax value of the items, please ask a librarian.
For more information about donating to Forbes, please see “Gifts” in our
Collection Development Policy.
Other Places to Donate Books
Here’s a list of other places you can donate books.
More Ways to Help
Donate Online
Mail Your Donation
Join our Bookshelf Builders Society
Bequests / Deferred Giving
Charles Forbes Legacy Society
Donate with a Greater Northampton Gift Card
Donating Stocks, Bonds or Mutual Funds
Forbes Library Store
IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions
Marie Hershkowitz Memorial Children’s Book Fund
Volunteering