Book Donations Welcome

The Friends of the East Providence Public Library are now accepting books for their Spring Book Sale in April. Hardcover and softcover books in gently used and resalable condition are wanted. Books should have bindings intact and be free of writing, highlighting, tears, water stains, mold or mildew. Especially in demand novels, pocket-size paperback fiction and romance novels. We also welcome children’s books and non-fiction books on subjects such as art, sports, hobbies, crafts, history, home and garden, business, health, travel, music, religion, science, sports, biographies and memoirs. Oversize and vintage books are needed for our Special Selections and Collectors’ Corner section. Music CDs, movie DVDs, TV series, comic books and complete jigsaw puzzles and games in nearly new condition are also welcome.

The Friends do not accept encyclopedias, spiral bound books or books in 3-ring binders. Text books for kindergarten to grade 12, cassette tapes and VHS tapes will also not be accepted.

Items to donate should be delivered in a sturdy bag, box or container during library hours to the circulation desk at Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence or Riverside Library, 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside. Donated books should not be placed in the book drop. Call 401-433-3463 in advance to drop off more than 10 bags or boxes of donated items. Proceeds from book sales benefit library programs, including museum passes, special concerts and events. Questions? Call the library at 401-434-2453.