Donate Materials to the Friends of the Library

We’re now accepting donations, and we’d love your help!

Have gently used books or media you’re ready to part with? Your in-kind donation supports the Multnomah County Library and helps us raise funds through our book sales.

What Can I Donate?

We gratefully accept items in good, clean condition—something you'd proudly give a friend! You're welcome to bring one bag or box to Any Multnomah County Library location during open hours. Have more than that? You’re welcome to bring up to 5 boxes per day to our bookstore, Rose City Reads at 221 NE 122nd Ave. Suite A (Open Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM–5 PM)

We Gladly Accept:

  • Popular fiction published 2016 or newer

  • Paper and hardcover classics (nominated and award-winning authors, any year)

  • Science fiction, graphic novels, and comics

  • Children’s Picture books in good condition

  • Most Nonfiction (see below)

  • Vintage and rare books

  • Travel guides published 2023 or newer

  • DVDs, vinyl records, pamphlets, maps, and ephemera

  • Video Games, puzzles, and board games (complete and in good condition)

What We Do Not Accept:

  • Ex-library books

  • Books that are torn, dirty, moldy, water-damaged, or have strong odors

  • Heavily marked-up books (lots of writing, highlighting, or underlining)

  • Magazines or Reader’s Digest condensed books

  • Self-Help or Diet books older than 2021

  • Harlequin or Love Inspired mass-market paperbacks

  • Computer books from before 2021

  • Encyclopedias or Time-Life book sets

  • Textbooks or dictionaries from before 2016

  • VHS tapes or audio cassettes

  • Music CDs or Audiobooks on CD

  • Sheet Music

Not sure if your donation is a good fit? Give us a call at 503-988-6191 and we’ll be happy to help.

 

Your in-kind donations are tax-deductible and help support our outstanding public library.

Thank you!