Friends are now accepting a maximum of ten items books, dvds, cds, etc. Donations of new and gently used childrens books are always appreciated. Donations to the career closet go to men and women leaving welfare to enter the workforce, and all net proceeds from the chappaqua discovery shop benefit the. For more genealogical resources, including governmental agencies, see our additional resources page. Book donations may be left in the hutch behind the right side of the scarsdale womans club carriage house. Be sure to contact them first for latest info on hours, and confirm your donation can be accepted.
Westchester county executive george latimer releases series of public service announcements to raise awareness about 2020 census mar 10, 2020 20. Ce latimer issued a local state of emergency for westchester county on march 16, 2020 and will release other covid19 information relevant to the county on our news page. A volunteer youth mentoring organization supporting atrisk children from the westchester county ny region. Each child receives a book from the volunteer and from the pediatrician. Even in his retirement he continued to teach history at senior centers and adult learning classes. Donations of items designer furniture, artwork, vintagefine jewelry, antiques and collectibles may be made to the westchester county historical society by calling wchs at 914 5924323 or email to arrange pickup or delivery. A history of the county of westchester, from its first settlement to the present time by bolton, robert, 18141877.
Others will be given to the friends of the library for resale on their perpetual bookshelf in the library. Through letters, diaries, and unpublished writings of many types, and also through the audible, visual, and electronic records of recent times, researchers have been able to study and understand much about the history of particular families, communities, businesses, and. Programs that accept new or used books, magazines and other reading materials. Donate clothing, housewares, small appliances, books, linens, shoes and accessories. Riverfront library does not purchase private collections. In fact, a percentage of the net sale price of every book goes to these great causes. The pediatricians at white plains hospital pediatric units also give their patients books to take home. New york, including morrisania, kings bridge, and west farms, which have been annexed to new york city, volume 1, part 1. There is a drop off box located behind the chester county library.
The library will provide a letter acknowledging receipt of donated items upon request. He was awarded and named to the westchester county senior citizens hall of fame in 2018 for his enthusiasm and dedication to sharing his love of teaching. Recycling guidelines westchester county environment and. Albany, baby clothingfurniturebook donation programs parsons. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome nonprofit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids, supporting families, building schools and filling libraries. Donate second reading ii west chester area senior center. The proceeds from these sales help support the library. Jan 06, 2020 book donation carts are located just inside the lobby area of the library. A history of the county of westchester, from its first settlement to the present time, volume 1. Items donated throughout the year to the westchester county historical society become part of periodic auctions conducted by the benefit shop foundation, a 50 notforprofit based in mt.
Mini book sale and donation eastchester public library. Book sales contain thousands of gently used and new donated items at. Vinyl records, 8tracks, cassette or vhs tapes, homemade media. Our library, westchester s largest collection of local history and genealogy, covers the county s development from the first dutch settlers in yonkers to corporate settlers on the white plains corridor. History of westchester county news newspapers books scholar jstor september 2014 learn how and when to remove this template message. Selected items will be added to our library collection.
The westchester county historical society maintains the. Riverfront library accepts your book, cd, dvd, and video game donations. We welcome donations of up to 20 items per person per day hardcover books, paperbacks, cds, dvds, and blurays. Your donations are very much appreciated and needed. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick up your donation rain or shine. Heres a starter list of my favorite ways and places to donate, and dispose of unwanted items in westchester county. Neighbor news the friends of scarsdale public library annual book sale donation drive. The chester county historical society is the official coordinator for national history day in chester and delaware counties, pennsylvania. There is, unfortunately, no room or sort or store donated books. It now includes over 2,500 noncirculating books, pamphlets, maps and atlases. Black history month in westchester westchester family. Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in general. If you donate your books, get a receipt and keep track of which books you donate, as well as their condition, for tax purposes.
We are delighted to announce our free home pickups are back. Richard crandell collection white plains public library. Our books come from a few different types of sources such as individuals and other local bookstoreschurches. Stories about the people and events that have shaped the history of westchester county come alive at the westchester county historical society.
Please ask for the assistant director or call 4221488 to discuss donating items of special value. Current events random article donate to wikipedia wikipedia store. They collect books for infants through 18 years of age and give them out to children who have a need through local charities with a proven history of helping youth. Weekly book sales now will also open on the first saturday of the month from. New york, including morrisania, kings bridge, and west farms, which have been annexed to new york city, volume 1, part 2. Donating books support us libguides at greenburgh public. National history day chester county historical society. All donations become the property of riverfront library. If you live in or near west chester you can deliver your book donation to our bookstores. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families.
Below are some items from the historical materials crandell donated to. A complete list of acceptable donations can be found on. Donations are accepted on tuesday, thursday, and the last saturday of each month. Furniture sharehouse furniture for westchester countys needy. The history of westchester county, a county in the state of new york, can be traced back to the founding of a settlement between the hudson river and long island sound in the 16th century. Lifting up westchester is a federally registered 501 c 3 notforprofit organization. Services provided include waste assessments, distribution of reusable business waste and. Jul 24, 2014 this post was contributed by a community member. Schedule a donation pickup in westchester county, ny.
Jan 30, 2020 a native of westchester county, jean spent some 16 years in new york city before returning to westchester to raise her daughter in the county she loves. Donors may not specify the use to which donations are put. In order to provide a thoughtful and thorough answer to the question above, ive spent time researching the most current and uptodate places you can go to donate books. The donations go to stock the salvation army store, or to provide reading materials for salvation armys homeless shelters. You can find dropoff locations in your community on the salvation army website. Donate your books, maybe even cds and dvds to your local library. Top places to donate used books home storage solutions 101. You can donate books at several locations in your city, including.
Where to donate and dispose of unwanted items in westchester. Kisco, and the proceeds are then donated to local westchester organizations including the westchester county historical society. Every charity needs certain types of books, and you may have to donate to more than one organization to get rid of your entire stash. Biographical history of westchester county, new york. Hello and welcome to the genealogy trails website for westchester county, new york our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. Ce latimer issued a local state of emergency for westchester county on march 16, 2020 and will release other covid19 information. We are not currently accepting bookmovie donations at the time. The salvation army accepts used goods donations, including hardback and paperback books. Mar 28, 2020 national history day nhd is an exciting year round academic program for 6th through 12th grade students across the nation.
Gifts, memorials or monetary donations to the library many patrons have donated money to the library for purchase of library materials or equipment to honor a. If you are ready to make a positive impact on your community, donate household items today, and show your support for the vietnam veterans of america in westchester county. Listed below are some nongovernmental repositories that can be considered resources for genealogical information related to westchester county. The history of westchester county, a county in the state of new york, can be traced back to the. Donating westchester public library westchester public. Volunteers read with children at westchester medical center. Donating your personal or family records to a repository. The new paltz reuse center is a nonprofit community warehouse, open to the public, specializing in the redistribution of arts, education and building materials rescued from the business waste stream. The rye free reading room no longer hosts an annual book sale or an indoor book sale. Before you donate your books, check out the charitys book donation policies. Donations are mainly used in the friends book store, discarded or donated elsewhere.
Our history advisory council meet our team become a big. A westchester county library card is needed to borrow materials. Starboard bow view of tank landing ship uss westchester county lst1167 arriving at san diego, california, from the atlantic coast. Each of the lifting up westchester programs appreciates donations of gifts inkind. The local history collection continually grows through donations from the public. Mostly, however, the book is a depiction of westchester county at its. The friends of scarsdale public library annual book sale.
We do not accept technical materials, outdated encyclopedias, travel books over 10 years old, or anything badly yellowed andor mildewed. Gently used books, cds and dvds may be dropped off in the lobby of the library during regular library hours. When not at her desk you can find her reading, doing pilates and biking anywhere there is a bike path. Donations of used books and other materials westchester public library welcomes your donations of books, audio books, cds, videos and dvds in good condition. Clothing drop off locations big brothers big sisters of. Albert fields obituary westchester, ny the journal news. To schedule your free pickup today call 9143263418 or online at.
Please do not leave donations outside the library or in the book return bins. Gently used books, cds and dvds may be dropped off in the lobby of. For millennia, written records have provided essential clues to the past. The ship was part of a transfer of five lsts from atlantic fleet amphibious force to pacific fleet amphibious force. However, most of them are sold by the friends of the chester county library during their semiannual book sales. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick.
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