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Book and Material Donations

Book and Material Donations

Your book donations can help support our library system with the help of our nonprofit partner, Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. Your book donations help Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries support our library system and its programs and activities for everyone. 
 
The Friends welcome your gently used books for our book sales. They accept books in good condition including fiction, nonfiction, textbooks, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks.

Dictionaries, encyclopedias, VHS tapes, and magazines cannot be accepted.
 
Patrons wishing to donate up to 2 bags or of books in person can do so at the following locations:
Aptos Branch Library
Scotts Valley Branch Library
 
To make arrangements for larger donations or to request support making a donation:
Find more information here.
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