Donating Books, Puzzles, DVDs etc.

Donations: A Wonderful Way to Support the Library
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The Friends of Benzonia Public Library
are happy to accept donations
which meet the criteria listed. 

Donations up to 2 bags or boxes,
​may be dropped during
​regular business hours at:
Benzonia Public Library,
891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia. 
DO NOT leave outside or in lobby. 

LARGER DONATIONS MUST
BE SCHEDULED.
Call 231-383-3597
to schedule or
​if you have questions.

We are only able to accept
items in like new condition.  
This means something you’d be
​proud to give to a friend. 
Items that do not meet our
donation criteria may be refused.

"THANK YOU" for your
​support and generosity.

Criteria for Donating Books, DVDs, CDs, and Puzzles:
Like New condition means something ​you’d be proud to give to a friend.​

BOOKS:   
  • LESS than 20 years old 
  • Like New condition
  • No rips, tears, missing pages
  • Binding in good condition
  • Cover intact
  • Clean- No stains
  • No mold, mildew or musty smell
  • No underlining or highlighting
  • ​Fiction mush have dust jacket
JIGSAW PUZZLES: 
  • In excellent condition
  • All pieces included
  • Boxes intact
  • Clean
  • No mildew or musty odor
DVD's:   
  • Professional only -no copies
  • All DVD's intact
  • Good working order
  • Case in good condition
ITEMS  NOT ACCEPTED:
  • Magazines or booklets
  • Spiral bound items
  • Readers Digest Condensed books
  • National Geographic books or mags
  • Time Life books
  • Encyclopedias
  • Textbooks
  • Medical books over 4 years old
  • VHS or Cassette tapes
  • Items not meeting criteria