DONATIONS

The Cape Girardeau Public Library accepts donations of books, CDs, audio cassettes, VHS videos, DVDs and magazines that are in good condition. Gift materials will be added only if they meet the same standards required of purchased materials. Items not meeting those standards, those that are out-of-date, un-needed duplicates of items already owned, or those in a format unsuitable for library use, may be given to other organizations, sold, exchanged,
or recycled. Proceeds from sales are used to purchase needed items. Donations may be brought to the front desk.

We DO NOT accept:

• books that are mildewed or moldy
• newspapers or catalogs
• textbooks, outdated encyclopedias
• phonograph records

Many people ask about receipts for tax purposes. While we can issue a receipt for the number of items donated, we cannot assign a monetary value to donations.