The Montvale Free Public
Library
Where to take your old books
The Montvale Public Library only accepts popular fiction
paperbacks
in good condition. We are unable to accept any other
donations.
Please consider this list of other organizations:
USED BOOK STORES
Look in the yellow pages under the heading �BOOK DEALERS-USED &
RARE.�
They probably won�t take paperbacks or textbooks, but will consider
good
used books in their subject areas.
OTHER LIBRARIES
Libraries with an active Friends of the Library group are likely to
hold
book sales. Donated books are sold to raise money for the library
and programs. We can provide you a list of phone numbers.
BOOKS FOR AFRICA is a Minnesota based volunteer group that
collects,
sorts, and sends book to people in Africa. They have a website that
describes
their donation
guidelines.
BRIDGE TO ASIA sends books and journals to universities in
developing
countries in Asia. Their website describes their donation
guidelines.
THE BROTHER�S BROTHER FOUNDATION
Pittsburgh, PA. Distributes privately donated books (3 million
annually)
to underdeveloped countries. Call (412) 321-3160 or e-mail:
Bbfound@aol.com
THE WORLD BANK VOLUNTEER SERVICES BOOK PROJECT
Upper Marlboro, MD. Accepts donations for its warehouse.
Books
no older than 10 years, journals no older than 5 years, encyclopedias
no
older than 20 years, fiction hard/paper in good condition of any
age.
Call (202) 473-8960 or e-mail: wproject@worldbank.org
INTERNATIONAL BOOK PROJECT
Lexington, KY. Will begin accepting books in January 1999 for
distribution
throughout the US and over 100 developing countries. Cal
(606)254-6771
or e-mail: ibookp@iglou.com
OPERATION BOOKSHELF
Scarsdale (NY) Women�s Group. Sends books to American Peace Corps
groups in the Philippines and Africa. Call (914) 723-0024
RANFURLY LIBRARY SERVICE OF NEW YORK / BOOK AID INTERNATIONAL
Poughkeepsie, NY. Ships books to organizations worldwide. Call
(914)
473-1652 or (914) 471-9307
