Donations

Books

We always appreciate when patrons want to share their materials with the community, but unfortunately we cannot accept donations of books, audiobooks, movies, or CDs.

If you have books you want to donate, there are lots of options nearby! Here are some ways to donate:

Other libraries

Closter Public Library
280 High Street
Closter, NJ 07624
201-768-4197

*Please note that Closter cannot accept donations close to their biannual book sale.

We recommend calling before you go to make sure your donations will be acceptable.

Our Thrift Shop

Our Thrift Shop is a community thrift shop in Westwood, NJ. Proceeds support The Art School at Old Church in Demarest. Learn more.

Our Thrift Shop
245 Old Hook Road
Westwood, NJ 07675
201-594-0144

VVA pick-up

The Vietnam Veterans of America accept donations of books. Click here or call 1-800-775-VETS to schedule a pick-up. Your donation supports US veterans and their families. The VVA will pick up your donation rain or shine and leave a tax-deductible receipt.

Better World Books

Better World Books is an online used bookstore that sells and recycles old books. Proceeds fund literacy programs worldwide. There are two Better World Books drop boxes in Cresskill: one in the Cresskill Public Library parking lot (53 Union Avenue) and one at 65 East Madison Avenue. Click here to find more nearby drop boxes.

You can also ship donations to the following address:
Attention: Donations
Better World Books
55740 Currant Road
Mishawaka, IN 46545

If you have a very large number of books, email clientservices@betterworldbooks.com to make arrangements.

Other materials (art, decorative objects, furniture, toys)

Many of our best-loved decorations in the library were donated by the community, but we don’t always have the space for these kinds of donations. Please speak to our director or children’s librarian to determine if we can accept your donation.

Monetary donations and memorial funds

We of course always accept (and greatly appreciate!) unconditional monetary donations. If you would like to donate in honor of a loved one, please speak to our director to make arrangements.