Donating to the Library

Thank you for considering a donation of books, materials, or money to the County Library. Below are the answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding donations.

How can I donate money?

Monetary donations can be made at the checkout desk at any County Library branch. If you need a receipt or acknowledgement of the donation, you will need to complete a donation form at the branch. For donations of more than $5,000 or bequests, please contact our Fiscal Department.

Material Donations:

What materials will the Library accept?

Many of the County Library branches accept new and good-condition used books, DVDs, CDs, and similar materials held by the Library. We do not accept textbooks, audio cassettes, videocassettes, or LP records.

Where can I bring my donation of materials?

Due to limited space, please contact your local branch before dropping off materials. You can call the library at 801.943.4636 for donation locations and questions.

What is done with donated items?

Once donated, items become the property of the County Library and are reviewed for possible inclusion in its collections. Unneeded materials may be sold (with proceeds going to the County Library), given away, recycled, or discarded. Donated items will not be returned to the donor, and the library will only accept items that are outright gifts. The Library reserves the right to decide when a gift is added to the collection or withdrawn. (See Salt Lake County Policy on Gifts)

How can I request a donation receipt?

For a receipt or acknowledgment of your donation, please ask the staff person who receives your gift for a donation form. Donation forms include only a count of items received by category (e.g., hardback, paperback, etc.). The Library does not provide inventories of items donated.

If the items are being donated to obtain a tax benefit, it is your responsibility to establish fair market value or obtain expert assistance in establishing any value. The Library is unable to provide appraisals, fair market values, or inventories of the items donated. You may wish to make a list of items donated for personal or tax purposes.

If you have additional questions please contact the Fiscal Department or call Customer Service at 801.943.4636.

Thank you for your support of the County Library!