a community center for enrichment & life-long learning since 1947
BOOK SALES & BOOK DONATIONS
Book Sales
Book Sales are operated by the Friends of the Vestal Public Library. See below for Book Donation guidelines and instructions and contact Friends of Vestal Public Library if you have questions or are interested in volunteering.
Dates in 2025:
February 20 - 22
April 24 - 26
June 26 - 28
September 25 - 27
December 4 - 6
Hours (Unless otherwise listed on library calendars)
Thursday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 11 AM - 4 PM
Book Donation Guidelines & Instructions
We accept:
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Fiction (hardcover or paperback)
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Non-fiction books of Art, Music, History, Philosophy, Health, Humor, Psychology, Religion, Biography, Poetry, Sports, Travel, Cooking, Home and Garden, How-to-Books, Hobbies, etc.
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Children’s books for all ages.
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Audiobooks.
We DO NOT accept:
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Textbooks
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Encyclopedias, dictionaries and periodicals
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CDs, cassettes, VHS tapes, and records
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Magazines
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Reader’s Digest Condensed books
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Personally recorded audio and video tapes.
Good condition ONLY, please!
Good condition means no torn pages, minimal underlining or highlighting, no marginal comments, and no musty, smoky, or moldy smells. If books have orange or black spots on the page edges, this is a sign of mold and you should discard them in the trash.
Donation Instructions:
It’s easy to donate to the Friends!
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Drop off at the circulation desk during open library hours on Mondays and Fridays.
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Maximum of two bags/boxes per person, per visit.
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If you need a receipt for taxes, please email the Friends at VPLfriends2024@gmail.com.
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Please DO NOT leave donations outside of the library or in our book drops. Donations should always be brought inside during the library’s open hours.