Gifts & Memorials
There are many options if you are interested in giving a gift to the library or planning a memorial for a loved one. Please include the brochure below with your donation. Feel free to contact the library if you have any questions or individualized needs. Thank you for donating to the Germantown Community Library.
Donations of Items
Donations of new/used books, DVDs and music CDs are accepted throughout the year. These items are evaluated by library staff for our collection and then given to the Friends of the Germantown Community Library for their Holiday Book & Basket Sale in November/December and ongoing book sales. Please bring all items to the Circulation Desk anytime during regular hours. If you have multiple boxes, staff will ask you to drop them off in the doorway through the back entrance. We can provide a tax receipt upon request.
Restrictions include:
- No moldy, smelly, or water damaged items
- No records, VHS tapes, or cassette tapes
- No magazines
- No encyclopedias (e.g. Britannica)
- No software or CD-ROMS
- No textbooks
Volunteer Opportunities
The Germantown Community Library welcomes the Gift of Time from qualified volunteers. As a library volunteer you will have an opportunity to connect with your community, provide valuable services, meet new people, and expand your library knowledge and skills. If you are interested in being a volunteer at the library and have at least 2 hours a week to share, click here for our volunteer form. Please contact the library if you have any questions or individualized needs.