Friends of the Library Alachua County Library District

Category: Non-profit organization in Gainesville, Florida

Address: 430-B N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA

Phone: +13523751676

Reviews

J & J Roth

Jul 29, 2022

I was driving past and saw all of the doors open. Looked like a really cool place. As I was walking inside, a random boomer appeared, pulled down his mask, and angrily asked "can I help you with something?" I replied "Hello, just saw this place from the street and was curious what it was". He remarked "Okay, well we are only open for donations today. Read the sign." The sign was pointed towards the other street, not the street I entered from. He made sure to turn it towards me so I could read it. Not sure what I did to set anything off apart from exist. Get some more friendly volunteers. Being an a$$ isn't worth a negative review.

Leslie Hennis

Jun 18, 2022

After hours drop off was easy.

Dianna Roeder

May 25, 2022

Donated text, easy to do. They have a cart ready for you, bring it to the door they take care of the rest!!

Melanie Cassey

Apr 26, 2022

Went for the bi-annual book sale and had a lovely time with a large selection.

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Questions & Answers

Do they have computers and printers for use?

AfroLady352 | Sep 14, 2020
Tammy Gantt | Sep 14, 2020

It is a book collection location. No printers or computers

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Am I allowed to drop off used books at this location?

Steve Ronchak | Sep 15, 2018
James Wesson | Sep 15, 2018

yes, donations bins are located just outside the warehouse

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Are you able to buy books on non-sale dates or do they just accept donations then?

Crusade Against Ignorance | Jun 16, 2022
Ted Goodman | Jun 16, 2022

No, 9nly during biannual sales

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Do you accept vinyl 78 rpm records?

Karen Evans | Jun 16, 2022
Dianna Roeder | Jun 16, 2022

Yes! Make sure you let them know that what you are donating so they can handle with care. Hope that helps!!

Is there any where else in town that takes book donations.

Pamela L Rowland | Jun 16, 2022
Ash Spin | Jun 16, 2022

goodwill

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Can I take my walker into the book sale?

Dorothy Bartlett | Sep 14, 2021
Friends of the Library Alachua County Library District | Sep 14, 2021

Yes, you can.

When is FOL book sale 2021?

Ann redgrave | Sep 14, 2021
Friends of the Library Alachua County Library District | Sep 14, 2021

October 23-27

Are walkers allowed at the fall book sale this year?

Dorothy Bartlett | Sep 14, 2021
Friends of the Library Alachua County Library District | Sep 14, 2021

Yes.There are no restrictions to entry.

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I saw a post dated last month regarding accepting donations. It stated yes but only on Saturdays from 9-12. It that still the case now? Thank you

Debra Pelosi | Sep 14, 2021
Yona Royak-Czesler | Sep 14, 2021

Yes, they accept book donations at the Friends of the library location, only on Saturdays

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Are you accepting donations of books

Cecilia Collins | Sep 14, 2021
Friends of the Library Alachua County Library District | Sep 14, 2021

Yes, starting this Saturday. but only on Saturdays for now. 9-12 AM.

Will the Alachua Friends of the Library have a fall 2021 book sales event?

Sereta Russell | Sep 14, 2021
James Wesson | Sep 14, 2021

yes

Carping customer...This is a public book sale not the library. If you have to get under a table ,people will go around. Stop being grumpy and enjoy the recycle of good books and money going to a good cause...LOVE

L Homewood | Sep 14, 2021
Friends of the Library Alachua County Library District | Sep 14, 2021

We would love to be open 5 1/2 days a week as in the past for donations but missing our last two sales has left us with a full warehouse and no room for more donations.

Do you take Classical DVDs??

Seleneg | Sep 14, 2021
Friends of the Library Alachua County Library District | Sep 14, 2021

Yes, we do.

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Do you take vhs tapes?

Jeanne Thornburg | Sep 14, 2020
Friends of the Library Alachua County Library District | Sep 14, 2020

No, but I believe the Haven Thrift Store takes them.

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Will you take old legal books? Like several hundred?

Elizabeth Whisler | Sep 14, 2020
Friends of the Library Alachua County Library District | Sep 14, 2020

We really can’t use them. They take up a lot of room and unfortunately don’t sell.

Do you take old Playboy magazines?

Anthony Kwan | Sep 15, 2019
Friends of the Library Alachua County Library District | Sep 15, 2019

Yes we do.

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What type of payment options are available? Do you take cards?

jr smith | Sep 15, 2019
Stephanie Malley | Sep 15, 2019

They do take check and cash only

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Can I drop off hardcover books

kjmcm98 | Sep 15, 2019
Hester Gidget Bennett | Sep 15, 2019

Yes. Volunteers are available to help 9-3 Mon-Thur, and 9-noon Fri & Sat. There is also a bin located near the door for off hours donations. Donations are also accepted at your local library.

Do you have a book title Howard Street ?

Belinda Scott | Sep 15, 2019
oebm bendrah | Sep 15, 2019

We are not the library but a volunteer support community that collects donated book's, dvd's, cd's, art, and has a 5 day sale in the Fall and Spring.

Do you take puzzles

Carolyn Tarbox | Sep 15, 2019
Hester Gidget Bennett | Sep 15, 2019

Yes, absolutely!

What time do they open tomorrow for the sale?

Cameron Merry | Sep 15, 2019
Stephanie Malley | Sep 15, 2019

9am

When is the next sale?

Erika Simons | Sep 15, 2018
Friends of the Library Alachua County Library District | Sep 15, 2018

Saturday October 13th to Wednesday the 17th.

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Do you take textbooks?

Howard Rothman | Sep 15, 2018
Friends of the Library Alachua County Library District | Sep 15, 2018

Yes. Thanks for donating.

Do you sell books every day or only twice a year during the book sale days?

Dorothy Bowes | Sep 15, 2018
April Clark | Sep 15, 2018

Only twice a year. Next sale is in October.

Do you take donations on Saturdays?

Margaret Holmes | Sep 15, 2018
Hester Gidget Bennett | Sep 15, 2018

Yes. The Bookhouse is open 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, if you need assistance from a volunteer, or to pickup a tax form. If you'd like ro drop off during off hours there is a bin outside.

Do you take magazines? Southern Living, Better Homes and Garden?

Not helpful tonk | Sep 15, 2018
Chris Curry | Sep 15, 2018

Yes

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