Support your local member library by making a general monetary donation at the circulation desk or by mailing in your gift. The libraries accept cash or check donations of any amount and these funds are used to support library collections, events and programs, or basic operations. You may also donate by mailing a check to the Regional Headquarters at 1121 East Ave, Madison, GA. 30650. Please do not send cash and make your check payable to the member library of your choice.

Please visit your local library’s web page to view other ways to donate. Some member libraries accept donations via PayPal, Kroger Community Rewards Program, or Amazon Smile.

Make a monetary contribution in honor of or in memory of a loved one or friend by contacting the Library Manager of your local library. You will be asked to fill out a form which will be submitted to the AZRLS’ Technical Services Department for processing.

Before making a gently used book donation please contact the library to confirm they are accepting donations, especially if you have a large quantity you wish to donate. You may bring donations to the loading dock or circulation desk of any member library. Libraries do not guarantee that materials will be added to the general collection. Items not added will be given to the library’s Friends Group for their monthly book sales, the proceeds of which directly support the library. Any unusable materials will be recycled.

Libraries are able to accept

• rare books

• albums (vinyl records)

• CDs and DVDs.

Libraries do NOT accept:

• magazines, newspapers, or encyclopedias, and will discard broken, moldy, damaged items, or anything in a non-circulating format (like cassette tapes and VHS).

Member libraries welcome the donation of rare and unique materials for their Heritage and Historical Rooms. Libraries also accept local and Georgia history materials. Note: AZRLS libraries have Heritage Collection and Maintenance Guidelines that detail the type of materials accepted. Please contact your local library for more information.

You can also volunteer your time by becoming a member of your local library’s Friends Group. These dedicated 501(c)(3) groups work in library bookstores or book sale rooms, organizing and preparing gently used books and other items for sale to the public. All proceeds benefit the library and support programs and events, purchase books and supplies, or fund operations. These fundraising efforts help some of our member libraries remain open to the public seven days a week. The libraries consider their Friends of the Library groups to be some of their best friends!

Make a planned donation by including your local library or AZRLS in your will or estate plans.

Donations of self-published or local author books are subject to the same selection criteria as books the libraries purchase for their general collections. Materials are reviewed by the AZRLS’ Technical Services Department and authors are notified if their books are approved for inclusion in a library collection. Materials not selected will be returned to the author/publisher if contact information is provided at the time of donation.