Donation Policy
The Butte County Library welcomes donations of books and other materials that expand and enhance our collection or are suitable for resale.
All donations become the sole property of the Library. Books not added to the Library's collection may be sold by our Friends of the Library or distributed to charities. The Library can provide (on request) a blank receipt to the donor for the gift, but cannot appraise items for tax purposes.
- What items can I donate?
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All branches are always glad to receive in good condition:
- Fiction and Nonfiction
- Hardcover and Paperback
- Cookbooks
- Children's Books
- Audio Books
- Commercial DVDs and CDs in original packaging
Important Note: Friends do not accept any books or other items which have been kept in garages, sheds, storage units and the like. This is due to mold, must, animal droppings and insects.
If you have any donation over three file boxes in size, please contact the branch to make arrangements.
- When can I bring in my donations?
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Donations are accepted at any of our libraries. Please bring donations during library open hours in small boxes or bags that can easily be carried.
- Where do my donated books go?
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Your donation benefits the library and is greatly appreciated. Donations may be added to the collection. Any item not added to the library collection will be given to the Friends of Library for sale or distribution to a charitable organization. Books are sometimes distributed to:
- Juvenile Hall
- Butte County Jail
- Books for Troops
- Other North State Libraries
- Arc
- Salvation Army
- Who can I contact for more information?
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Friends Organizations
- Chico Friends of Library
- Durham Friends of Library
- Gridley Friends of Library
- Oroville Friends of Library
- Paradise Friends of Library
Other Options for Your Donation
- Salvation Army Family Store
700 Broadway Street (on W 7th Street Between Salem and Broadway Street)
Chico, CA 95928
Phone: 530-342-2087 - The Arc of Butte County
2020 Park Avenue
Chico, CA 95928
Phone: 530-343-3666 - Associated Students Recycling, CA State University, Chico
412 Cherry Street
Chico, CA 95928
Phone: 530-898-5033 - Recology Waste Management
- Curbside recycling bins