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Book & Material Donations

Small Donations

One Box or less

We can accept small donations of one box or less at our service desk, Tuesday-Sunday during regular library hours.

Closed for donations on Mondays.

Large Donations

More than one box

Larger quantities may be delivered to the back door (on the south side of the building) during business hours Wednesday-Friday between 9am and 5pm.

Closed for donations on Mondays.

What can the library take?

  • New and gently used hardcover and paperback books
  • DVDs in original casing and in playable condition

What can't the library take?

  • Popular magazines
  • CDs, VHS, or Music Records
  • Encyclopedias
  • Textbooks or workbooks
  • Non-book items like board games and craft supplies
  • Moldy, mildewed, or strongly smelling items
  • Dirty or broken items
  • Heavily marked or highlighted books
  • Items discarded by other libraries

How Your Donation is Used...

Donated materials may be added to the library collection or may be sold in the library’s ongoing or monthly book sales.

They may also be donated to other charitable institutions, or may ultimately need to be recycled.

Every effort is made to find the best possible use for every donated item.

We greatly appreciate your donations! Thank you for your support!

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Have a Donation Question?

Please call our Service Desk at 703-248-5031 (TTY 711) or send your donation question using our Contact Us form below!

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Monetary & Memorial Donations

Mary Riley Styles Public Library Foundation

Interested in supporting the library in its efforts to bring outstanding content, programming, and services? Donate to the MRSPL Foundation!

The Mary Riley Styles Public Library Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization supporting the collection, programs, and services at the Mary Riley Styles Public Library.