What items can the Library not accept as donations?

We are not able to accept:

  • Electronics of any kind
  • Encyclopedias
  • Items in poor condition with torn pages, broken bindings, highlighted text, wet or mildew
  • Magazines, including National Geographic
  • Out-of-date nonfiction, especially travel guides or technology
  • Outdated textbooks
  • Reader’s Digest condensed books
  • VHS tapes and cassette tapes

Teton County Recycling

Teton County Recycling accepts magazines, hardcover books, and paperbacks.

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1. What does the Library do with donated books?
2. Where does my book go if you don’t add it to the Library’s collection?
3. Can I get a receipt for the books I donate?
4. What kinds of items does the Library like to receive?
5. What items can the Library not accept as donations?
6. What is the difference between the Friends and the Foundation?