Forbes Library is not accepting donations of current materials at this time.

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Forbes Library is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and contributions are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Current Books, CDs, and DVDs

Forbes Library is not accepting donations of current materials at this time.

Historical Materials

For donations to the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum or the Hampshire Room for Local History, contact the Archivist at 413-587-1014.

Fine Arts and Photography

For donations to the Fine Art and Photography collections, contact the Hampshire Room 413-587-1014.

Receipts and Valuation

The Library will provide a receipt for all donated materials. However, Forbes Library is not a certified appraiser and can not provide you with a dollar value for your donation. If you would like assistance locating print or electronic sources to help determine the tax value of the items, please ask a librarian.

For more information about donating to Forbes, please see “Gifts” in our Collection Development Policy.

Other Places to Donate Books

Here’s a list of other places you can donate books.

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