The Friends of the Library accept donations of gently used books during library open hours. Donated materials are first reviewed for addition to the library collection before being sold. Call your library in advance if you plan to make a large donation.
Items must be of a manageable quantity and weight for library staff to carry if assistance is needed with bringing donations into the library.
Columbia Public Library
The Friends of the Columbia Public Library accept donations of books (including hardcover, softcover, large print and other formats) music CDs, audiobooks, DVDs, Blu-rays, LaserDiscs, puzzles and games. (No periodicals, newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias, calendars or VHS/cassette tapes, please.)
Please do not donate damaged, dirty, or ripped items, nor wet or moldy books!
Additionally, please limit your donations to a maximum of four boxes at a time.
At the Columbia Library, you can bring your donations to the check-out desk in the lobby, or if you have a large number of items, you can bring them to the dock in the library’s southwest corner. There is a buzzer there you can ring to call for assistance.
Callaway County Public Library
The Friends of the Callaway County Public Library accept donations of hardback books, paperbacks, children’s books, music CDs, audiobooks and DVDs. (No magazines, textbooks, encyclopedias or VHS tapes, please.) Please limit your donations to a maximum of three boxes at a time.
Southern Boone County Public Library
The Friends of the Southern Boone County Public Library accept donations of hardback books, paperbacks, children’s books, music CDs, audiobooks and DVDs. (No magazines or VHS tapes, please.) Please limit your donations to a maximum of two boxes at a time.
Donations in Ashland can be brought to the check-out desk.