We ask that you call or email to schedule delivering donations of more than 1-2 boxes or bags. (607)535-7489 montourfalls@stls.org
DO NOT leave donations on the porch, ramp, or in the bookdrop. This increases the time and staff necessary for general operating tasks and potentially exposes items to extreme weather conditions. Please reach out if you cannot deliver items during open hours and we’ll be happy to schedule.
Item Donation Guidelines
Donations of books, DVDs or Blu-ray, video games, and new magazines (no older than 4 months), can be delivered to the front desk during open hours. Please confirm open hours before delivery and do not leave items on the porch or in the bookdrop.
Staff may sort items that the library could use and the remaining items will be returned to you before you leave.
Items need to be clean and free of pests or insects, dust, cobwebs, stickers that are not relevant to the item, and debris.
Discs need to be residue-free, relatively scratch-free, and playable; cases need to be clean.
Items are subject to the same criteria as library purchasing and collection management. Material that is not added to the collection will be added to our Book Sale or Adopt-A-Book carts. Unused items may be offered to other organizations or discarded.
Pack items into sturdy, clean boxes, bags, or totes that are easy and safe to carry. Remember, staff will be moving items up/down stairs and lifting items above their head. If the box or bag is too big or heavy to easily do those tasks, please repack the items.
Call with any inquiries or if you have a donation of larger volume or of unique items.