Book Donations
The Friends of the Library Book Sales rely on generous donations for both in-person and online sales. Please make sure that all donations are in good/sellable condition. For questions regarding book donations please contact us at 715-831-5301 or friendsofthelibrary@eauclaire.lib.wi.us.
Donations are being accepted by the Friends of the Library Monday – Friday from 9 am – 12 Noon. A donation bin will be placed outside of our temporary location (2615 Mall Dr. – the former Pawn America building) during these hours.
We do not accept:
- Torn, dirty, moldy, smelly, or water-damaged books
- Books with missing covers, pages falling out or chewed corners
- Scratched discs or items with missing parts
- Reader’s Digest condensed books
- Time-Life Books
- Medical Books
- Computer books older than 2015
- Textbooks
- Encyclopedias
- VHS or cassette tapes
- Magazines (including National Geographic)
- Vinyl records – Revival Records might take these
- CDs – BAM or Revival Records might take these
We accept:
- Children’s and Young Adult books, puzzles, games
- Cookbooks
- Paperback fiction/non-fiction
- Audiobooks on CD
- Hardback fiction/non-fiction
- DVD or Blu-ray videos
Book Sale Volunteer Opportunities
Each year nearly 100 volunteers donate almost 1,500 hours of their time to help make the book sales successful. There are many ways to help, online and onsite – there is something for everyone!
Onsite
Volunteers are needed on a weekly basis as well as for specific sales. Flexible time commitment!
Volunteers are needed to:
- Clean and sort book donations
- Set-up and takedown Book Sales
- Cashier at Book Sales
- Straighten books at Book Sales
Online
Are you interested in helping out with online book sales? No significant computer experience or technological savvy required!
Volunteers are needed to:
- Appraise the value of books
- Photograph books
- Post books on our store site
- Pack books for shipping
- Ship books
Visit our online Book Store – Eau Claire Friendly Reader
Looking for a specific book? Don’t want to wait until the next book sale?
Check out our online book store – Eau Claire Friendly Reader!
Browse hundreds of books and support a good cause!