Donation Size: Only 2 boxes (banker box size) or 4 bags (paper or plastic) will be accepted at one time. For larger donations, please call (650) 522-7802 or email Maria Gomez-Valverde, Community Services Coordinator, at mgomezvalverde@cityofsanmateo.org to schedule an appointment.
Please deposit donations near the Friends of the Library office in the Main Library Lobby during regular library service hours.
If you need help to move your donation from your car, you may request a book cart at the Accounts Desk.
We cannot provide home pick-up.
It is the donor's responsibility to count materials for which you wish to have a receipt. We suggest you count all items before bringing them in for donation.
Receipt Forms are available from the Welcome Desk or the Accounts Desk. Although we are unable to place a monetary value on your donation, you may use our form as a receipt for tax purposes.
The Friends of the Library is pleased to accept donations of the following in new or slightly used and clean condition:
Fiction and Non-fiction (Paperback and Hardcover)
Children's Books
DVDs/Blu-Rays
Music CDs (all types)
Books on CD (Audiobooks)
Textbooks less than 3 years old with clean, unmarked pages
We CANNOT and Will Not Accept the Following Items
Anything that has mold/mildew, water damage, excess dust or dirt, broken spines or significant tears, missing covers or pages.